| Learn how to green clean and condition solid wood | | | | mixture. Squeeze excess liquid from the cloth |
| furniture from an old, homemade formula for | | | | although you want the cloth to be relatively heavy |
| furniture polish and cleaner. If you have a piece of | | | | with green clean formula. The gently rub the wood all |
| furniture that is solid wood, then you can successfully | | | | over with the cloth. You will probably need to dip the |
| use these tips to infuse moisture, add a soft shine | | | | cloth into the bowl several times to reapply the |
| and bring back to life the nice wood tones. Antiques | | | | mixture to a large piece of furniture. It doesn't |
| especially respond well to this formula if you are | | | | matter is you leave a light oily residue on the unit |
| concerned with keeping the natural look to a fine old | | | | while you are working. This will help to loosen any dirt |
| piece. | | | | as well as add some moisture to the wood. |
| Instructions for Cleaning and Conditioning Your Wood | | | | 4. After thoroughly cleaning, take another dry, soft |
| Furniture | | | | cotton cloth and gently rub the residue off the |
| 1. Mix Green Cleaning and Conditioning Formula. | | | | furniture. Be sure to touch corners and crevices with |
| Depending on how much area you need to apply, mix | | | | the cloth so the liquid doesn't sit on the wood for a |
| equal parts of white vinegar, natural olive oil and | | | | long time. |
| water in a bowl. With an egg whisk, beat vigorously | | | | After the first application, you will notice a nice, warm |
| until mixed well. As you know, oil does not stayed | | | | satin look to the wood. You can redo this process |
| mixed well with oil, so you will need to keep your | | | | anytime you want to condition it again. Remember, |
| whisk handy to stir as you use the formula. | | | | however, that only real wood will respond to this |
| 2. Brush off furniture piece. Clean before application | | | | process, not veneers, coated woods, MDF, or vinyl |
| especially if it has been sitting somewhere gathering | | | | coated material. This is a simple, effective method |
| dust or has some heavier dirt residue on it. Be careful | | | | for how to green clean and condition solid wood |
| not to rub gritty dirt into the wood as you dust. | | | | furniture. |
| 3. Take clean, soft cotton cloth and dip into liquid | | | | |