How to Clean Antique Furniture
Choose a mild cleaner.. Rub the surface down with a soft cloth and your chosen cleaner.. Remove stuck on stains with steel wool.
Steps
Choose a mild cleaner.
Choose a mild cleaner.
Rub the surface down with a soft cloth and your chosen cleaner.
Rub the surface down with a soft cloth and your chosen cleaner.
Remove stuck on stains with steel wool.
Remove stuck on stains with steel wool.
Use a toothbrush in hard-to-reach places.
Use a toothbrush in hard-to-reach places.
Wipe down the furniture and allow it to dry.
Wipe down the furniture and allow it to dry.
Polish the furniture when finished.
Polish the furniture when finished.
Dust antique furniture regularly.
Dust antique furniture regularly.
Keep antique furniture out of sunlight.
Keep antique furniture out of sunlight.
Use a humidifier in a dry environment.
Use a humidifier in a dry environment.
Remove antique furniture right away if you suspect a pest infestation.
Remove antique furniture right away if you suspect a pest infestation.
Consult an antiques expert before attempting to restore or alter old furniture.
Consult an antiques expert before attempting to restore or alter old furniture.
Test your cleaner on a small portion of the furniture first.
Test your cleaner on a small portion of the furniture first.
Avoid using oils on very old furniture.
Avoid using oils on very old furniture.
Leave paint on furniture alone.
Leave paint on furniture alone.
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