Start by wiping down your wooden furniture with a barely damp microfiber cloth to remove dust and dirt. Water should never remain on the wood. It is for this reason that you will need to quickly clean with another dry microfiber cloth. For regular dusting, a quick wipe with a microfiber cloth is enough.
If your wooden furniture has a sticky residue, add a drop of dish soap to a microfiber cloth and test on a small area of the furniture to make sure the finish isn’t ruined. If so, mix a few drops of dish soap with a cup of water and gently blot the greasy area. Avoid soaking the wood in water, and once the stain is clean, wipe the area with another microfiber cloth.
When stains are more ingrained, you may need to use white spirit. Again, test on a small area first to make sure it doesn’t smudge the finish. In a well-ventilated area, apply a little white spirit to a clean cloth and wipe the stained area.
Depending on your wooden furniture, you may need to apply wax to protect it and help it maintain its shine. Using cheesecloth, apply a semi-solid (silicone-free) wax to the wood furniture. Allow the wax paste to sit on the wooden surface for a few minutes before wiping it off with a clean microfiber cloth. It is recommended to avoid spray waxes which can leave residues.
