How to Clean Wooden Kitchen Tables
Kitchen tables that are made of wood do a good job of absorbing all sorts of grime and dust, making them harder to clean than a plastic-based tabletop. The trick is to use a cleaner with a citrus oil base and to use gentle yet firm pressure on the table as you clean it. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Soft cloth
- Dishtowel
- Sponge
- Bucket
- Warm water
- Citrus oil-based cleaner or dusting spray
- Dish soap
Instructions
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How to Clean Wooden Kitchen Tables
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Take a dry, soft cloth and use it to wipe the table of any food particles or immediate dust. If the wooden table has a specific grain direction, wipe in the same direction of the grain. Shake the cloth out and set aside. Fill a bucket about halfway with warm water, adding a few drops of mild dish soap as it fills.
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Submerge the sponge in the warm soapy water and squeeze it out. Use a circular motion to wipe down the entire length of the table, occasionally dunking the sponge back into the water solution and ringing it out again. When the entire table has been wiped down, dump out the bucket and rinse out all of the soap residue. Rinse the sponge of any soap as well. Fill halfway again with just water and use the sponge to wipe away the soap from the table. Use a dishtowel to dry the table.
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Use a citrus oil-based cleaner or dusting spray to dampen the soft cloth and use firm but gentle swipes to wipe the table down in small sections at a time. Make sure there is enough cleaner on the cloth to soak into the table, applying the cleaner directly to the table if necessary. When you have finished wiping the table down, it should appear shiny from the cleaner. Let the table soak in all the cleaner before you return any centerpieces or place mats.
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