I have table I have only used beeswax on. Someone, who shall remain nameless (!), has been using cheap spray polish on it which contains silicone. Can I go back to using beeswax?
By Gillian Bristol, UK
How do you remove furniture polish buildup?
By Rose from Lake Wales, FL
How do you remove furniture polish build-up from a wooden dining room table?
I have over polished my dining table. It has now gone cloudy and smeared. How can I make it look good?
I have 3 wonderful wood tables in my living room but they are sticky. I think it is polish build up. How con I get rid of the stickiness and then give them a good polish?
To remove polish build-up, mix 1/2 cup vinegar and 1/2 cup water.
How do I remove Murphy's Oil or furniture polish buildup on my grandfather clock without damaging the wood?
If your grandfather clock is very old or an antique, you may consider not removing any finish as an antique wood grandfather clock may be more valuable as is. However, if this is not a concern, there are many online sites with excellent directions for removing oil buildup.
What is the easiest and best way to refinish furniture? It needs to create the least amount of mess as I need to do it in the basement. I have used Strip-ease in the past and it makes such a mess. As help is appreciated.
By Maureen
Using stripper on furniture, is very hard on the wood. A better solution is to use a two sanding method. Using a lower grade sanding paper like 80ty grit for example is tougher to go through old paint and varnish. Then use a sanding grit of 120, 180, or 200 depending on the the wood. Softer woods like teak, pine, and maple need higher grades of sanding paper as to not damage the wood.
I've received my great-grandparents beautiful dining set. However, there is a lot of wax build up that is showing rings. What is the best way to remedy this situation? Mayonnaise has not helped.
By Maile
Get some Ivory liquid dish soap and a wash cloth. Do small areas at a time and dry each spot before going to the next. You will find it will be a lot lighter in color because the wax has darkened over the years with the build up.
You can also buy Fornby's furniture restorer and that will remove the old wax. I found it expensive before the job was done so weigh you choices.
You may also try paint thinner on a non showing spot and see if it will remove the wax like you want with less work and expense. Don't take it to a refinisher as he will dip it in a caustic stuff that weakens the glue joints. A favorite with some so called antique dealers. Personnaly I like the soap method and have done 4 dining room sets this way over the years... no mistakes this way.
This picture is 1/2 table top I did this way over 20 years ago and when I finished cleaning it I put 7 coats of Tung oil on it. For the past 3 years it has been a ramp from my living room to the carport for my wheel chair and still like new.
How do I remove old furniture polish from a wooden table?
By Brian from Auckland, NZ
To remove furniture polish build up you will need White Vinegar, Water, and a Soft Cotton Lint Free Cloth
Step 1
Mix a solution of equal parts of White Vinegar and Water.
Step 2
Dampen a soft cotton lint free cloth with the solution, and use it to wipe the surface of the table to break down and remove the wax build up.
Step 3
Follow the grain of the wood with each stroke.
How can I remove furniture polish build up from my cherry tables?
I purchased a dining table at a garage sale. The table is dark brown. I do not know what was used on this table. I have tried vinegar, and ammonia and nothing seems to take off the wax or whatever was put on the table. When I try to put a finish on the table it is like it beads up. Without knowing what was put on the table do you have another suggestion? It doesn't matter what I try to put back on the table it does not take. Help!
Try Murphy's Oil Soap.
How do I remove old polish from cherry wood?
Combine equal amounts of water and white vinegar. Wipe the area with the solution. Wipe the area with a dry cloth afterward to remove the excess liquid. Since most furniture polish is oil-based, a grease-cutting dish liquid can work well to remove it.
The vinegar solution will work. Here is an article that will give you all the steps. homeguides.sfgate.com/
Quote from a professional restorer.
"Wood is delicate and exposure to excessive moisture should be avoided as moisture can cause wood to acquire mold and change its structure, causing it to expand or deform."
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Cry cleaning lady used something that has left my formerly shiny 50 year old 3 cherry end tables dull. How to restore myself?
I was just wondering if anyone can help. I just bought a new oak table and was told to wax it as soon as it was delivered, which I did. I followed the instructions on the tin and I'm not happy as it has left streaks all over it.
It looks awful. Can anyone help please? Thanks.Did the instructions name a brand of furniture wax? If so, then they may expect you to use that brand.
If not, then you followed instructions and the store should have to take care of this problem - either fix the damage or replace the table.
I would suggest calling the store where purchased and inform them of what happened and request they send someone to investigate.
Hopefully, they will take care of it without giving you a hassle.
If they do not take care of it, then you may have to take steps to cancel the payment. If any payment was made by credit or debit card you need to contact the card company (or bank) and fill out the necessary papers to have this investigated.
This means you should take care of it as soon as possible.