Ian. I have some solid wooden furniture in my home that I would like to clean. Have you a recipe for a natural alternative to the chemical products you see in the shops. Thanks N L. Dublin
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Caring for wood is a very rewarding pastime. Looking after the wooden surface in between cleans is as important as well. Don’t put hot or wet things on the wood and protect from knocks and sharp points such as ballpoint pens. The wood should be able to stand up to most other things. Unvarnished wood can be cleaned and polished with a dab of vinegar on a slightly damp cloth. A little light olive oil on a cloth will also polish and protect the wood. However, if you are feeling ambitious, here are a few recipes.
Idea number 1- polish
Spray bottle
Lemon oil
White vinegar
Cloth nappy or similar
Fill the spray bottle with 1/2 lemon oil and 1/2 white vinegar.
Shake the bottle and spray mixture on furniture, rubbing with soft cloth.
Idea number 2-polish
Fill the bottle with two thirds oil (olive and walnut are good choices). Top up the bottle with white vinegar then add 20-30 drops of essential oil (Lemon or bergamot for example). Shake before use and add sparingly onto a soft cloth.
Idea number 3 – wax
This mixture can be used occasionally to polish and protect the wood.
2tablesppons full of beeswax
3 tablespoons full of oil
1 tablespoon full of white vinegar
Grate the beeswax into a bowl or glass-measuring cup. Add the oil and vinegar and put the bowl into a shallow pan of boiling water. Stir until melted and leave to cool a bit. While the liquid is still liquid, pour into a small jar. Apply sparingly and allow to dry before buffing with a clean cloth.
Test all of the mixes on a small area first!
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