How to clean wooden furniture

Cleaning wooden furniture can be quite tricky. But not anymore! Here're five tips for cleaning them right.

Cleaning wooden furniture can be quite tricky. But not anymore! Here're five tips for cleaning them right.

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1

White mark by water or steam:

Spread some mayonnaise or oil on a tissue paper. and press it lightly on the white water mark. Leave it on the stain for about 15 minutes and then check. Reapply if the mark remains. A little toothpaste on the cloth can also do wonders.

2

To remove dust:

Wipe the furniture gently. Do not scratch the hard stains.

3

Polishing and shining:

Polish furniture is to be cleaned with liquid furniture polish or with wax. To add shine, rub it with vinegar before polishing.

4

Odour removal from cabinets:

To remove odour, you can fill the drawer with ground coffee and leave it overnight, use baking soda and leaving it in for several days. If the odour persists, leave a bowl of bleach inside and carefully remove it, but only after a few days.

5

Weather condition:

It is best to keep your furniture indoors. Use a coat of oil for extra protection. You may use teak oil, which is best for this purpose.

(With inputs from Ashok Gupta of Furniture Point)