How to Clean Wooden Furniture: 4 Natural Methods!

Wood is probably the most popular and beautiful material for a home’s furniture. If you happen to have equipped your home with wooden furniture, a common issue to solve is cleaning it.

So how do I clean the wooden furniture in my home?

If this question is on your mind, keep reading to discover everything you need to know!

Cleaning wooden furniture – Step by step

Cleaning your wooden furniture can easily be done with natural materials that you (probably) already have in your home.

So let’s go over 4 natural ways you can keep your furniture clean and shiny and make it look like new!

1. Cleaning with lemon and olive oil

A natural method of cleaning wood is to use lemon juice and olive oil.

Let’s look at the steps to follow:

• Mix 1 part lemon juice and 3 parts olive oil and put the mixture in a jar or spray bottle.
• Shake well before using.
• Apply or spray the liquid onto the wooden surfaces you want to clean and wipe them with a clean microfiber cloth.
• Wipe the surfaces with a dry cloth to remove excess liquid, eliminate white marks on furniture and restore the shine to the wood.

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2. Cleaning with white vinegar and water

Another excellent homemade, natural cleaner for wooden furniture is white vinegar, which is well known for its cleaning properties. So pour water and vinegar on wood, and your furniture will look like new!

Let’s go over what you need to do step by step:

• Mix half a cup of white vinegar and half a cup of water in a bowl.
• Dip a soft cloth into the solution and wring it out well.
• Gently wipe the surface of the wood with the cloth.
• Dry the surface with a clean, dry cloth to prevent excess moisture from building up on the wood. 

Alternatively, you can use a jar or spray bottle instead of a bowl here too, as in the previous example with the lemon.

You can also drizzle a few drops of olive oil into the mixture to give the wood a glossy finish.

3. Cleaning with beer

You may not be the most avid alcohol lover, but you’ll definitely have a beer in your house from time to time, either to drink alone or with friends.

Why do we mention beer?

Because it offers us an unusual but very effective way of cleaning, while at the same time it can deal with dullness in wood and make it shine.

Let’s see together how to clean your wooden furniture with the help of beer:

• Put a small amount of beer (a cup or so) in a bowl and let it evaporate (or use a flat beer from the beginning). It’s essential that it doesn’t foam, as the bubbles can leave marks on the wood or make it sticky.
• Dip a soft cloth into the bowl of beer and wring it out well to remove excess moisture.
• Wipe the wooden surface with the cloth, ideally following the direction of the wood fibres. Scrub it gently to remove dirt and stains.
• Let the beer dry for a few minutes. Then, use a clean, dry cloth to wipe the surface and give the wood a shine.

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4. Cleaning with almond oil

Almond oil is another natural cleaner for wooden furniture. Its soft texture and nourishing properties make it ideal for removing dust and stains, while moisturizing the wood and giving it a natural shine.

The steps to follow are as follows:

• Pour 2 tablespoons of water and 2 tablespoons of almond oil in a bowl and mix them together.
• Dip a soft cloth in the mixture and rub the wooden surface you want to rub. 
• Let the mixture act and dry on its own without wiping it with a dry cloth.

How to clean wooden furniture – In a nutshell

As you can see, the process described by the phrase “how to clean wooden furniture” is an easy and simple process. All you need is to have at home materials that are commonly found in all homes. 

Let’s remember which natural methods of cleaning wooden furniture we saw in today’s article:

• Cleaning with lemon and olive oil
• Cleaning with vinegar and water
• Cleaning with beer
• Cleaning with almond oil

The above ways will ensure that your wooden furniture will be kept spotless and shiny, making it look like you bought it yesterday.

Do you want to know which is the best type of wood for furniture? Read our related article and get all your questions answered!

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