How to Clean Varnished Wooden Chairs
Known for their stability and versatility, solid wood chairs complement any home décor. Coating wooden chairs with varnish protects the exterior from wear and damage, allowing them to remain beautiful longer. Varnish also provides a glossy touch to enhance wood's natural color and grain. Like all wood finishes, varnished wood quickly accumulates dust buildup, which detracts from chairs' aesthetic appeal. Cleaning varnished wooden chairs weekly maintains and protects their appearance. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- 3 clean terry cloths
- Bowl
- Mild liquid dish soap
- Stirring utensil
- Microfiber towel
Instructions
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Wipe a clean, dry terry cloth over the entire wooden chair to remove dust particles. Frequent dusting prevents stubborn grime buildup.
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Examine the wooden chair for fingerprint smudges and stubborn buildup. If you discover smudges or buildup, fill a kitchen bowl with one drop of mild liquid dish soap along with 1 cup of water. Thoroughly mix the mild soap solution.
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Moisten a fresh terry cloth in the soap solution. Squeeze excess liquid from the cloth.
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Wipe the slightly dampened terry cloth over the entire wooden chair to remove smudges and buildup. Frequently rinse the cloth in flowing water to avoid wiping grime back onto the chair. Always wring the cloth thoroughly after rinsing.
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Moisten another terry cloth with water. Thoroughly wring out the cloth and gently wipe it across the entire wooden chair to rinse off the soap.
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Buff the entire wooden chair with a dry microfiber towel until all moisture is absorbed.
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Tips & Warnings
Buff the varnished wood chair with paste wax to add extra luster.
Never get the varnished wood chair wet; damage can occur.
Spot-test the mild soap solution on the varnished wood chair to prevent damaging the particular varnish.
References
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