Cleaning your dining table, chairs, and sideboard is easier than you think. Here’s how to clean wooden furniture and make it look like new in record time. One thing is certain: you will soon adopt this gesture in your daily life!

It is not for nothing that wooden furniture is an essential decorative element. Not only is it a durable option, but a wooden piece of furniture with timeless appeal. Of course, you’ll need to learn how to clean them in the right way, whether you choose a light or dark, modern or traditional finish, so that you can keep them for a long time.

While it may seem complicated to clean wood, there is a simple approach. When buying new wooden furniture, it is essential to always ask the seller for advice on how to maintain it. Since every finish, stain, and type of wood is different, it’s difficult to have a one-size-fits-all approach to cleaning them, but rather it’s recommended to start with the gentlest cleaning solutions before adopting more abrasive ingredients. It is also recommended to always test new cleaners or products in an inconspicuous area before cleaning an entire table or chair. Follow the steps below to start cleaning your wooden furniture.

Ingredients:

• microfiber cloths
• Clear dishwashing detergent
• white spirit (optional)
• A semi-solid furniture product (optional)
• gauze (optional)

Follow these steps:

• Start by wiping your wooden furniture with a slightly damp microfiber cloth to remove dust and dirt. Water should never remain on the wood. It is for this reason that you will need to wipe quickly with another dry microfiber cloth. For regular dusting, a quick wipe with a microfiber cloth is enough.
• If your wooden furniture has sticky residue, add a drop of dish soap to a microfiber cloth and test on a small area of the cabinet to make sure the finish isn’t ruined. If so, mix a few drops of dish soap with a cup of water and gently dry the greasy area. Avoid soaking the wood in water, and once the stain is clean, wipe the area with another microfiber cloth.
• When the stains are more ingrained, you may need to use turpentine. Again, test on a small area first to make sure it doesn’t dirty the finish. In a well-ventilated area, apply some white spirit to a clean cloth and rub the stained area.
• Depending on your wooden furniture, you may need to apply wax to protect it and help it maintain its shine. Using gauze, apply a semi-solid wax (silicone-free) to the wooden furniture. Allow the wax paste to sit on the wooden surface for a few minutes before wiping it with a clean microfiber cloth. It is recommended to avoid spray waxes that can leave residue.

Note: As noted above, always start with the gentlest cleaning method and test on a small zine before applying it to the entire piece of furniture. In the event that the stains are impossible to clean, it is recommended to call a furniture repairer.