How to Clean Rustic Furniture

Rustic furniture requires special care to clean it effectively and maintain its value. Fortunately, this does not add a lot of time to your cleaning routine. However, you will need to possibly supplement your supplies. Also, avoid water at all costs as it can ruin the finish and cause blistering.

Things You'll Need

• Dusting spray
• Lint-free dust cloths

Instructions

1. Moisten a dust cloth with the dusting spray. Spray a good, even coat onto the cloth. It should not be saturated, but it needs to be moist so that dirt and dust do not scratch the furniture when you are dusting.

2. Dust the furniture. Use gentle pressure and rub in circular motions. If the cloth dries out, immediately reapply dusting spray. If the cloth gets visibly dirty, use a clean area of the cloth or a new cloth. This prevents you from rubbing old dirt back onto the furniture.

3. Go over the furniture again with a clean, moistened cloth. This will help ensure that you have lifted up all dust. You must be sure that you have removed all dust and debris or risk damaging the finish when you move on.

4. Buff the furniture with a clean, dry cloth. Use circular motions. This removes any film left from the dusting spray and will leave your rustic furniture with a deep shine.

Tips & Warnings

• Avoid heat, soap and water when cleaning rustic furniture.

References

• Care and cleaning of rustic furniture.