How To Polish Antique Furniture: Steps To Clean Old & Vaneer Wood Furniture Naturally



Antique furniture refers to old furniture which is at least 100 years old and the furniture which is relatively old but has not crossed 100 years of existence is known as Vintage Furniture.

How To Clean & Polish Antique/Old Wood Furniture?

Before polishing Antique furniture, it is necessary to clean it up because the existing dirt present on antique furniture needs to be removed so that the furniture will give a brighter look once polished. The steps of cleaning & then polishing Antique furniture are given below:
  • The first step required for cleaning an Antique Furniture is to choose a Mild Cleaner because the user wants his Antique furniture as damage free as possible. The diluted mixture of dish soap and water is the best choice to clean Antique furniture. In Case, the mixture is not cleaning the grime from furniture, the user can opt for a slightly stronger cleaner.
  • Then the whole surface of the Antique furniture needs to be rubbed with a soft cloth containing the chosen cleaner.
  • If the Antique furniture contains any stuck on stains, the user can use the steel wool to clean it up.
  • The user can also use the toothbrush to clean up the surfaces where it is hard to reach such as corners.
  • Once the Antique furniture is cleaned, the user needs to wipe it down with a dry rag and allow it to air dry completely.
  • As soon as the furniture gets dry, the user can apply a silicon-based polish on it which is best suited to the antique furniture and in order to apply the polish, he can use a clean cloth and buff the polish with it on to the furniture till the antique furniture gives a glowing look.

How To Clean Old Wood Furniture Naturally?

Cleaning old furniture naturally means using natural or homemade ingredients to clean up old furniture without using any chemical cleaner available in the market. The steps to clean old furniture with natural ingredients is similar to the above-mentioned steps but in order to make a cleaner from home-made or natural ingredients, the user needs to follow these steps:
  • For making a natural cleaner, the user requires the items like White Vinegar, Olive Oil, and a jar.
  • First, the user needs to mix the 3 tablespoons of olive oil & 1 tablespoon of vinegar in a jar and mix them well.
  • Once the mixture is completed, he can dip a rag in it and then restore the old wood furniture with it.

Note: If the user wants a natural cleaner for day to day cleaning of his old furniture, he can mix a cup of water with a cup of vinegar and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil in it and put it in a spray bottle and mix all of them well before using the mixture for day to day cleaning. The user needs to make sure he shakes the bottle well before use because the ingredients containing the mixture can separate when put to rest.

How To Clean Antique Wood Veneer Furniture?

The user must see whether the finish of Antique Wood Veneer Furniture is flaking off or not and if it is flaking off, he should remove it rather than salvage it. The steps to remove the flaking finish out of Antique Wood Veneer Furniture are given below:
  • The user needs to put denatured alcohol on a rag and try to rub the finish of it. This technique is mostly used to remove a shellac finish out of a veneer furniture.
  • If the technique doesn't work in removing the flaking finish out of the veneer furniture, it is better to use more aggressive chemical strip and once the finish is stripped, use the denatured alcohol to remove any residue.
  • After some time, the user can light-sand the furniture before applying new polyurethane, varnish or any other finish on it.
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