How to Polish Furniture
Rub a coin in a hidden area to make sure that the finish isn't wax.. Purchase a wood furniture oil product or make your own.. Wipe the wood furniture clean with a damp microfiber cloth.
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Rub a coin in a hidden area to make sure that the finish isn't wax.
Rub a coin in a hidden area to make sure that the finish isn't wax.
Purchase a wood furniture oil product or make your own.
Purchase a wood furniture oil product or make your own.
Wipe the wood furniture clean with a damp microfiber cloth.
Wipe the wood furniture clean with a damp microfiber cloth.
Dry off the furniture with a clean dry microfiber cloth.
Dry off the furniture with a clean dry microfiber cloth.
Pour a bit of wood oil onto another clean microfiber cloth.
Pour a bit of wood oil onto another clean microfiber cloth.
Rub the furniture oil into the furniture, going with the grain.
Rub the furniture oil into the furniture, going with the grain.
Let the furniture dry for at least 2 hours before you use it.
Let the furniture dry for at least 2 hours before you use it.
Confirm that the finish is wax by testing it with a coin.
Confirm that the finish is wax by testing it with a coin.
Buy a wood wax to polish and protect your furniture.
Buy a wood wax to polish and protect your furniture.
Wipe the wood with mineral spirits to remove dirt and residue from old polishes.
Wipe the wood with mineral spirits to remove dirt and residue from old polishes.
Wrap a clean cotton cloth around a ball of wax.
Wrap a clean cotton cloth around a ball of wax.
Rub the cloth and wax all over the furniture, going with the grain.
Rub the cloth and wax all over the furniture, going with the grain.
Let the wax absorb into the furniture for 15-30 minutes.
Let the wax absorb into the furniture for 15-30 minutes.
Buff the excess wax off with a clean cotton cloth.
Buff the excess wax off with a clean cotton cloth.
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