Use Pledge® Moisturizing Wood Polish to clean wood kitchen cabinets, windowsills, decorative trim, tables, chairs and more*.
More sanding and staining will result in a larger bill (assuming you're having a professional do the work). The best way to avoid cloudy and/or damaged areas on your wooden cabinetry and furniture is to avoid using Pledge and like products altogether.
Products such as Pledge® in the yellow can is perfect for quickly cleaning your wood furniture and wood surfaces. Its Anti-DustTM formula keeps surfaces looking less dusty, longer. It removes dust, dirt, smudges, and common allergens like pet dander found in dust from your wood furniture in a flash.
The next important thing is to clean the table after every use with soft cloths to capture any spilled food or drink. A microfibre cloth is best, but any lint-free cloth (and old T-shirt even!) is a good choice - just dampen slightly and wipe immediately after meals or spillage to prevent stains from setting.
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The citric acid in this cleaner can damage the sealer on your countertops, which opens the stone up for damage.
Mix equal parts of vinegar and water in a cup. The acidic solution helps remove sticky residue and worn out varnish from your table. Dip your sponge into the solution and start wiping down the table completely. Avoid scrubbing with too much pressure as it will leave scratch marks on the surface of your table.
Add an extra layer of protection using wood treatments like oils or varnishes. Oils work by penetrating the grain of the wood and preventing any other materials from entering the wood. Varnishes create a hard barrier that acts as a first line of defense.
What do restaurants use to sanitize tables? The general sanitizing solution used in restaurant food prep tables is diluted bleach water or chlorinated detergents. Alternative to a solution of chlorine bleach, restaurants also use quaternary ammonium salts or scalding hot water for sanitation as well.
For Wood Cabinets, their finish calls for a gentle treatment. These are some excellent options: Murphy Oil Soap: A staple for wood surfaces, Murphy Oil Soap gently but powerfully removes filth and grime without damaging the wood's natural oils. Warm water can help dilute it; wipe the cabinets with a gentle cloth.
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Heat, moisture, silicone, candle wax and pets can damage or ding your table. Direct sunlight should be avoided. And forget doing your nails here; the acetone in nail polish remover can melt your fabulous finish right off.
Pledge® goes beyond dusting to quickly clean, condition and protect your furniture while leaving behind a fresh fragrance for a clean you can smell, see and touch. Pledge® is ideal to clean all furniture from leather to marble to stainless steel. Removes: Dust, messes, fingerprints, smudges, smears.
With the vast array of cleaners available today, consumers need to be aware of how to properly use their products to avoid health hazards and damaging surfaces. Murphy® Oil Soap is one natural cleaner that's effective on hardwood floors and more when used as instructed.
Despite being sold as a furniture polish, you should also avoid using Pledge on your wood, as it builds up waxy layers of silicone that may hide imperfections but not actually help treat the wood in any way. Now that we've looked at what not to do, let's review what to do to properly care for your furniture.
Start with a bucket of warm water and a drop or two of a gentle dish soap. Use a large looped microfiber cloth wrung out until it's slightly damp. Go over the entire table including the legs and chairs. Rinse the table with warm water and then use a fine woven microfiber cloth to dry it completely.
When crumbing a table between courses, use a crumber or folded napkin to sweep crumbs onto a napkin or plate. Never use your bare hands to sweep or catch crumbs. This tip is pretty self-explanatory; it just looks neater.
Mild dish soap and water
A mixture of mild dish soap and warm water is a commonly recommended solution for cleaning wooden furniture. The dish soap effectively cuts through grease and grime, while the warm water provides the necessary dilution. This solution is safe for most sealed or varnished wood finishes.
There are many wood oils that can be used on table tops but for the best durability and longevity, we recommend 'Hard Wax Oils' such as Manns Premier Top Oil or Osmo Top Oil. Hard wax Oils are quick and easy to apply, maintain and repair.
Natural oils, beeswax, shellac, carnauba wax, mineral oil, tung oil, and food-safe polyurethane are all suitable choices.
Pledge® spray provides a fast and easy shine on multiple surfaces, including wood, leather, granite, stainless steel, laminate and quartz*. Leave a beautiful shine and refreshing scent that will illuminate your home and welcome people in.
Wood surfaces like tables and furniture often get sticky from spills, humidity, or using improper cleaning products. Sticky residues can damage the beauty and longevity of timber if left untreated.