Furniture Care

Newspapers are printed using ink. When a newspaper gets left on a wood surface, the ink can be transferred onto the wood and stain it. Likewise, when there are newspapers on wood and they get wet...

Spilled grease will leave permanent dark marks on wood furniture or wood surface unless treated correctly and promptly. The faster a the grease spot is removed the more luck you will have to...

Teak furniture is well-known for its remarkable ability to hold up under a variety of outdoor conditions and its natural resistance to moisture, fungus and the drying caused by sun and exposure to...

Wooden furniture can provide a beautiful, sophisticated touch to any home décor. Unless you keep your furniture completely covered, however, it is almost inevitable that you will see wear,...

Ammonia is a powerful cleaning agent that will help kill and remove mold and mildew on many surfaces, including wood furniture. Mold grows in any warm, humid climate similar to those commonly...

Keeping wood tables healthy keeps them looking like new. With a little wood polish or oil, little stains, nicks and scratches can be erased easily. However, heat marks can leave a permanent stain...

Candle wax spills and drips can be a challenge to remove from hardwood floors or wood furniture. You would immediately think to reach for some heat to warm the wax and remove, never remove wax...

Furniture wax is a semi-solid product used to feed and seal wood. Furniture wax cleans, conditions and polishes wood furniture. It is available in commercial brands but is also something you can...

Wood furniture is beautiful, can be expensive, or have incredible heritage which provide three sound reasons to take good care of it. Over time as wood ages the moisture once abundant within it...

Cleaning a wood chair can seem daunting at first but once you experience the difference a good cleaning can make you will always want clean wood chairs. Wood chairs are available in dozens of...

Oak furniture can be a beautiful addition to any home. The smooth appearance and earthy color of oak contributes to many décor designs, adding a personality to any home. Proper cleaning can...

Beeswax blobs on furniture create an unsightly mess that can also permanently stain the wood if left untreated. Besides candles, beeswax is a common ingredient in cosmetics and shoe polish....

A wood or butcher-block counter top can last for decades if properly cared for. But if you do not season or seal wood surfaces prior to use, mold and bacteria might invade the wood. Luckily,...

Wood is a popular organic material used in many products, including musical instruments, sports equipment, boats, windows and doors, flooring and, of course, furniture. The way that you clean and...

Keeping your wood cabinets clean and in top condition does require some attention. The environmental factors that can affect your wood cabinets are heat, cold, dryness, and damp. You can purchase...

Few things are as beautiful and timeless as real wood furniture. A wood headboard, whether cherry, oak or one of a variety of other finishes, can make your bedroom look sophisticated. However,...

Old and antique furniture was made to last, and typically grows lovelier over time. Cleaning and polishing these durable old treasures should be a pleasure, not a chore. If you clean and care for...

Finished teak usually does not need much care but unfinished teak may require care to renew the wood. Unfinished indoor and outdoor teak are cared for slightly differently, but both need some...

Beautiful aged French oak floors and cabinets add a warm, old-world feel to a home. Don't be intimidated by the maintenance process! Cleaning wood floors is easy and far less of a hassle than...

Stripping furniture is costly when done by a professional, and doing it yourself can take days or even weeks. Before you resort to these drastic measures to restore a family heirloom or a garage...

Furniture polish protects and preserves wood furniture, which helps to keep the wood from drying and makes the surface more resistant to scratching. A beeswax-based polish provides a warm shine to...

Whether you're attracted to a black dresser or a set of black tables and chairs, the appeal is easy to understand. The richness of the color is dramatic and adds beauty to almost any color scheme....

Thrift stores and garage sales can be convenient places to find interesting furniture at bargain prices. The trouble with secondhand furniture, however, is you don't always know how to clean it...

Many times tape will be put onto wood furniture. Either from moving or kids doing who knows what. If the tape is left on there for any period, it can leave a sticky tape residue on the wood...

Antique wood takes a little more effort to clean because of its delicacy. Age and wear will create a patina, which many antique collectors consider a treasured asset. In order to preserve the look...

Wood veneer is a very thin covering applied to furniture. Wood veneer has been used by furniture manufacturers for many, many years. Wood veneer is applied to the furniture with wood glue. Over...

If it takes you several minutes to find one piece of paper in the mess on your desk, don't feel bad. You are not alone. Many of us have disorganized or just plain dirty desks. Clean your desk at...

Teak furniture ranges from golden hues to deep brown in its natural state. A durable, hard wood, teak has been used to build everything from boats to furniture. Follow simple maintenance...

Teak is a durable and high-quality wood that has many household uses, including flooring, furniture and outdoor decks and patios. Teak wood comes from a tree that grows near the equator, and...

Veneer furniture features a thin surface of material that looks like wood grain, which is placed over cheap wood such as plywood in an attempt to create the look of higher quality furniture. It is...

Mahogany is the name for various species of straight-grain, dark hardwood with a reddish-brown cast that darkens over time. Today, mahogany comes mainly from Africa and from sustainable forests in...

Natural wood furniture and fixtures add a sense of rustic elegance to a home. Hardwood floors, cherry oak furniture and wood doors beautifully set off the look of a home. However for varnished...

Whether you are spot cleaning or cleaning the entire piece of wood, it is important to make sure that you are taking the right steps, especially when it is sticky wood that you are dealing with....

Though candles, especially scented ones are lovely, candle wax is not. If it happens to spill or drip onto surfaces, it can cause quite the dilemma. Wax on wood surfaces doesn't have to be a...

It's amazing how much grease from cooking is in the air of your kitchen. It settles on everything, including the cabinets. Over time the grime builds up a dull, almost waxy covering that must be...

Wood furniture is built to last a lifetime with proper care. Caring for the finish is just as important as caring for the structural integrity of the piece. Damage to the finish can lead to...

Beeswax is a natural, safe product that can be used to clean, polish and restore wood furniture. Many wood polishes leave a waxy residue that builds up over time. Beeswax will remove this residue...

Homemade natural wood polish is really easy to make, it requires 2 simple ingredients and takes no longer than a minute to complete. No more paying outrageous prices from non-natural...

Briwax is a well-known, high quality brand of natural waxes blended with proprietary ingredients that is designed to clean and polish fine furniture, fine finishes and antiques. Briwax's beeswax...

A wood cutting board is never really cured. To keep the cutting board safe from germs or mold, the surface must be treated at least weekly, but preferably after every wash. Applying inert oil to...

Wood veneer is a thin layer (less than 1/16 inch) of decorative wood applied over furniture made of particle board or plywood. Most often it is applied with a water-soluble glue that easily...

Clean and condition the wood surfaces of your furniture with commercial or homemade cleaning solutions. Keeping wood surfaces clean and conditioned will extend the life of a vintage piece and...

Although pinewood is classified as a soft wood, it is frequently and beautifully used for furniture. Rustic pine furniture is favored for its warm, light color and interesting, natural grain...

Keeping wood clean can be a chore. Whether it's an article of furniture, a deck, or other kind of wood, there is a simple process for cleaning wood and restoring it to its original finish....

There is no need to spend money on expensive furniture polish when you can make your own that cleans and polishes your wood furniture for a fraction of the cost.

A glass-topped table presents some cleaning challenges. First, both sides of the table should be cleaned, because both are visible. If the table is near a window, the natural light will highlight...

Whether your piano stool or bench has a lacquer or wood finish, cleaning can be a relatively simple procedure. Even if the stool shows signs of wear and tear, keeping the finish in tip-top...

A wood dining room table is usually the centerpiece of a formal dining room. Depending on the family, a dining room table can take quite a bit of abuse. Between being a prime location for doing...

Water is an enemy to unsealed and poorly-sealed hardwood furniture and flooring. It will tendency to leach into the wood leaving a whitish stain. Water that sits too long can even turn the wood...

There is nothing more unattractive on a piece of wood furniture than a white heat stain. Often left behind by take-out food containers or when you forget to put a trivet down on a table, these...