Clean Antique Oak Furniture

If cleaning is necessary for example on a dining room table use a soft damp cloth or a clean chamois leather well wrung out.

Clean antique oak furniture.

Wash off grime and scuff marks with a sponge and then dry the wood with a rag. Mix a little bit of murphy s oil soap into some warm water according to the package directions lightly dampen a soft cloth in the solution then gently begin to wipe away the stuck on dust and dirt. Stay away from spots where the finish is chipped off or cracked to avoid wetting the wood and causing it to swell. A mixture of dish soap and water is usually all you need for this procedure.

Wipe the wooden furniture clean with the soap and water. Rotate the cloth frequently to avoid spreading the dirt it absorbs. Clean your furniture with a little white spirit turps to remove the vegetable oil. Steep two tea bags in boiling water.

Whether or not repairs are necessary you should always begin a restoration project by cleaning the piece of furniture. Follow with a good wax polish. This is a common mistake. Do not soak the wood.

Aim to get about 95 clean this way then switch over to using the furniture polish to get the rest of the dirt off. If the mild soapy solution doesn t work you can use a stronger cleaning solution. If you re using dusting sprays go for a mild spray or no spray at all on antiques. Do not clean good furniture with water soap or oils.

Instead brush the sponge lightly over the. Quickly dry the area with a soft clean cloth. Check for wax by running your fingernail along the wood. Mix water and dish soap in a bucket and use this solution to sponge down the entire piece of furniture.

Dip a soft cloth in the solution and wring it out to remove excess water. The tannic acid from the tea is wonderful for maintaining wood. Dust antique furniture regularly. Wipe down the entire piece of furniture making sure you get into the nooks and crannies.

To prevent the buildup of grime dust your furniture regularly. A weak solution of vinegar diluted in water can be used to clean more thoroughly but only on polished undamaged wood. When doing routine dusting in your home take a rag and dust off any debris built up on antique furniture. Rub the cloth lightly over the surface of the wood in a circular motion.