Clean Antique Oak Furniture

Do not soak the wood.

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. Quickly dry the area with a soft clean cloth. Rotate the cloth frequently to avoid spreading the dirt it absorbs. 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.

A mixture of dish soap and water is usually all you need for this procedure. Wipe down the entire piece of furniture making sure you get into the nooks and crannies. A weak solution of vinegar diluted in water can be used to clean more thoroughly but only on polished undamaged wood. To prevent the buildup of grime dust your furniture regularly.

Stay away from spots where the finish is chipped off or cracked to avoid wetting the wood and causing it to swell. Wash off grime and scuff marks with a sponge and then dry the wood with a rag. Instead brush the sponge lightly over the. The tannic acid from the tea is wonderful for maintaining wood.

Let it dry preferably over night then buff with a soft cloth. Wipe the wooden furniture clean with the soap and water. Rub the cloth lightly over the surface of the wood in a circular motion. Steep two tea bags in boiling water.

Clean your furniture with a little white spirit turps to remove the vegetable oil. This is a common mistake. Aim to get about 95 clean this way then switch over to using the furniture polish to get the rest of the dirt off. Check for wax by running your fingernail along the wood.

If the mild soapy solution doesn t work you can use a stronger cleaning solution. When doing routine dusting in your home take a rag and dust off any debris built up on antique furniture. Dip a soft cloth in the solution and wring it out to remove excess water. Mix water and dish soap in a bucket and use this solution to sponge down the entire piece of furniture.

Whether or not repairs are necessary you should always begin a restoration project by cleaning the piece of furniture. Dust antique furniture regularly. If you re using dusting sprays go for a mild spray or no spray at all on antiques. Knowing how to clean old wood furniture that has decades old buildup of polish will help you revitalize an antique.