The best way to clean furniture you believe to be antique

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I need to  clean wood furniture pieces that are old and I believe that they are antique. I want to clean dust off as well as to wax these pieces.

Janet Pizaro · Answer

Do you know if there is any wax on the furniture?

James Whiting · Answer

I have three pieces on has some wax on it. But to be honest two others don't but they are really dusty. I used to use Murphy soap to clean them but I did not like the way they turned out

Janet Pizaro · Answer

ok .So lets start with a furniture/wood cleaner. I use cabinet magic which cleans, polishes and shines. Home Depot at one time carried this .Im not sure if you really need to wax the furniture, as I never do that because eventually the wax I feel is harder to keep on top of..

James Whiting · Answer

Thank you I will try that

Scottie Vosburgh · Answer

I always try to start with the least 'harsh' methods and move up from there especially if you want to preserve the look and natural beauty of the piece. 50/50 vinegar and warm water mix with a few drops of Dawn is a great place to start. A kitchen scrubby is very handy for those super gummy places too. This is usually enough to do the trick, it's quite rare I have to go harsher. Good Luck!

Shonda Thornhill · Answer

I use old english oils on the furniture I purchase from estate sales that isn't damaged and just needs cleaning before I bring it to the shop. I apply it generously, cover it with plastic for a day or so then wipe it off (brings residues as well as dirt to the surface) and start buffing with a cloth. I prefer using new cloth diapers or old towels to buff the furniture to prevent scratching.

Ann Hokrein · Answer

Just make sure that whatever you clean wood with is a neutral cleaner for wood. If the ph is not right, you can damage the wood or if too low, it wont work. Any Janitorial store should have neutral cleaner for wood. It is my #1 seller. after cleaning, use a wood preserver on it.

Charlotte Wood Eckel · Answer

50/50 tung oil and turpentine has worked well for me on old wood.

Hervoline Pearson · Answer

I took a refinishing class and the instructor had us use hand cleaner that mechanics use on their hands. We used cheese cloth to do this. It was amazing how beautiful the furniture turned out. It removed all the built up wax down to the original finish. We wiped the cleaner off and finished the furniture with a solution that the Amish use.

Hervoline Pearson · Answer

I took a refinishing class and the instructor had us use hand cleaner that mechanics use on their hands. We used cheese cloth to do this. It was amazing how beautiful the furniture turned out. It removed all the built up wax down to the original finish. We wiped the cleaner off and finished the furniture with a solution that the Amish use.

Doris Jean Miller · Answer

Theres only one product I will ever use on my antiques or any wood for that matter. It leaves NO wax or buildup on the original finish. Its an old product and is now online. I buy it in Tulsa. Its called a Finish Rjeuvenator because it never removes the original finish but it does clean and bring back the color and eliminate scratches and white faded areas from water and such. It super easy to use..shake it up, put it on and wipe it off. I can't tell you how many antiques I have bought and sold and only used the Rejuvenator on. Its really a miracle. If you want to read about it heres the address. www.thevictorianhouseproducts.com

Irish Pack · Answer

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