Polishing Furniture

Nice wood furniture can be an expensive investment. Taking good care of your investment is essential for it to last for years to come. Just a little bit of extra attention during your weekly cleaning can help preserve your furniture and help the environment.

Anyway you can protect your furniture means that less trees will need to be cut down to build more furniture. Polishing is the key to keeping your wood looking good. Select a good quality furniture polish. A paste style wax every six to twelve months as needed will go a long way to preserving the shine. Before you polish you can also remove any old wax that is on the furniture using a non alkaline soap mixed with water. You should also dust your furniture weekly to get the dust off between polishing.

Many furniture polishes contain petroleum and other chemicals that can be harmful to the environment. If want to take an eco-friendly route below are a few ways buff your furniture to a high shine. Before using any of these cleaning solutions test the treatment on a hidden spot on the furniture to make sure you don’t damage it.


* Equal parts white vinegar and warm water acts as a good furniture cleaner

* Lemon juice and vegetable oil has also been used to cover up mild scratches. Use a cloth apply generously and buff. Make sure to wipe of the excess oil.

There are now many environmentally friendly cleaners that are available in stores and through the Internet. So you have more choices than ever.



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