How would you clean delicately carved teak or walnut furniture?

Answer 1

are you trying to keep dusted, or are you trying to remove wax build up on antiques?

dusted = easy. use your vacuum cleaner dusting attachment. if it needs to be moisturized, lemon oil and a soft cotton cloth

build up = timely but easy. sounds harsh, but use mineral spirits and steel wool. MAKE SURE that you buy the finest steel wool that you can. they make a finish grade which won't even scratch your skin. it does fall apart easily though, so make sure you have disposable drop clothes underneath to catch the shavings. dip into mineral spirits and rub gently with the grain. for the carvings, use qtips. once all build up removed, use lemon oil until wood is properly moisturized. you can finish with a paste waxing.

Answer 2

Use a mild detergent and add a small amount of bleach in warm water, apply with a cloth after its dry do this process again with a soft bristle brush , for tougher stains that may appear use a hard bristle brush , leave to dry try to look at the furniture in natural light as only then you will see any damage done to retain that beautifull colour i advise you buy a teak sealant put it in a spray bottle apply the first coat and leave to dry for 1 to 3 hrs then give it a second coat it should turn out like new.

Answer 3

Don't use Pledge or anything on them - a slightly damp cotton cloth and do not let the wood become wet - every once in a while I use lemon oil on it, but for the most part, no other cleaner.

Answer 4

Soft paint brush or miniature vacumn cleaner normally used to clean keyboards.