My daughters pine bed is looking rather dull, how can I bring it back to its former glory??

Question

I usually just clean it with soapy wood cleaner and a cloth. How can I get it back to its original colour?

Answer 1

All wood will age with a certain patina over the years. If the wood is in good condition and you're only looking to make it "fresh" you could apply a lemon spray wax. Or move out-of-doors and dis-assemble and then use a polyurethane spray to make it shine again. It depends on the condition of the finish really. If the finish isn't bad, just a bit dull, trying using a good floor paste wax. (You can also apply this over a new coat of finish) Apply it like you would to the floor, let it dry to a haze and buff it. It will look great. I always (usually) try to add paste wax to my wood crafts and projects. I gives them a good look and nice feel.
Good luck

Added: do not spray it with primer unless you're looking to cover it with paint!

Answer 2

Both of these formulas are excellent

BEESWAX WOOD POLISH

60 g Beeswax granules
300 ml turpentine
25 g pure soap or soap flakes (Ivory)
150 ml boiling water
6 drops Essential oil of lavender

1. Melt the waxes with the turpentine in a double
boiler (warning low flash point)
2. Grate the soap into a bowl and pour on the boiling
water and stir briskly to dissolve it.
3. Let the soapy water cool slightly and then pour it
into the melted wax stirring well as it makes an
emulsion. 4. Put in a small jar or container with a
tight fitting lid.

LEMON-OIL FURNITURE POLISH

1 cup Mineral oil
1 tsp Lemon oil
1 pt Mineral oil aka paraffin oil
2 tsp Oil of lemon

** This polish is every bit as effective as the
purchased product, and it should be used sparingly to
best effect. Too much polish, wax, or oil on your
furniture will only trap more dust, so work harder to
buff this solution off than to pour it on.

Pour into the clean container of your choice. Close
tightly, label and keep out of the reach of children.

To Use: If you like to spray-and-polish, store this
solution in a pump-type container. If you like to rub
your furniture quietly, store the solution in a
squeeze-type container and apply it to an old sock
that you've slipped over your hand, then rub away. In
either case, use only a little bit of the polish at a
time and then buff the surface with a clean cloth or
sock. makes 8 oz

Answer 3

Use sugar soap to clean off any grime, dust etc then rub a teaking type oil into it. You can get them from DIY shops in various colours. Use a cloth and a circular motion to spread it into the wood. You may need to rub off old varnish with fine sand paper first. Can be a bit time consuming but so worth the effort. Perked our bed up very nice, especially as I love it and had no intention of replacing or painting it.

Answer 4

The WWE is never going back to the way it used to be. Even though they would get a lot more views and way better ratings, it is never going back. WWE fans can't keep looking at the past and they need to start looking into the present and future. I admit that WWE now is just crap and total stupidity. Everything is scripted and it just sucks. And it's pg because kids like wrestling too and if they make it to bloody and things like that, the kids won't be watching it anymore and because the kids won't the parents won't either. But honestly, I wouldn't be surprised if the WWE goes out of business within the next decade. YOLO

Answer 5

Scott's Liquid Gold

Smells like almonds, nourishes wood.

Answer 6

I use Junckers rustic oil to keep wood surfaces looking good.

The link below is to the company I buy it from.

Or you could just try olive oil or vegetable oil and a soft cloth and see if that works - it'll be cheaper.

Answer 7

They have little sponges in the cleaning aisle called MAGIC ERASER. Use those and then regular furniture polish/wood oil afterwards to shine it up a bit.

Answer 8

Rub it down with wire wool, or very fine sand paper, then rub in some linseed oil.

Answer 9

there is a product i use called howards wax for old furniture it does wonders. We buy it at westlakes in sedalia mo

Answer 10

You can either buy a new one. Or wash it with a hose! Then put it in the sun so it can dry up! Have a hose fight while ur washing!