Hi everyone, i have alot of natural wood in my home. This being the most favorite quality about the house and also the most frustrating. the staircase and half the walls are wood planks.. stained cherry .. any drop of moisture or scrape and it leaves marks, i use old english but its so temporary , the cabinets in my kitchen are original to the house and beautiful but at the edges they are getting rough, like the everyday grab , open and closing is wearing off the stain or finish. i would love to bring this wood back to life and bring out its beauty.. any suggestions on products or home tips.. thank you all so much.
2007-08-31 07:07:36 · 0 answers · asked by ANGELA29 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
Put about 1/2 cup of olive oil in a dish, add about a tablespoon of real lemon juice (fresh squeezed or from a jar) mix it and then use a soft cloth, like a cloth diaper, tap it in the mixture and clean away. For ever day cleaning, get an empty stray bottle and put water in it. Just spritz a little water on a clean cloth and dust away. The lemon and oil should be used about once a month. Hope this helps and enjoy your beautiful woodwork!
2007-08-31 07:17:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to 'treat' it so it doesn't let the water droplets in. I would ask one of two places: A great furniture store near-by, or a great carpet/wood installer in your area. A family owned is actually great, because they want to keep a great reputation and usually have a LOT of years of experience.
There is one I use on our entry foyer floor for real wood. It is Hartco, and one has a tiny bit of coloring with a wax-like product, and boy does it work. A great contractor/carpenter near-by would be another source for info.
2007-08-31 07:13:45 · answer #2 · answered by Puppy Lover 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2015-01-24 10:15:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-08-31 07:14:10 · answer #4 · answered by Beatle fanatic 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋