Homemade Wood Polish

There is nothing more classic than a beautiful, durable piece of wood furniture as the centerpiece of your home. However, after years of wear and tear, every wooden surface starts to lose its shine and show its age. A simple, homemade wood polish will take care of the issue.

Whether you are looking for a homemade furniture polish recipe or a multi-purpose cleaner you use on any wood surface, you are sure to find something in this article you will want to add to your cleaning products inventory.

These natural wood polish recipes will help get that wood table or wooden cabinets looking just as nice as the first day you saw them.

Make Your Own Wood Polish with These Recipes

There is no need to buy expensive polishing products to make your floors sparkle. You can make your own cleaners and add shine to hardwood floors and other flooring types with very little effort. Check out our recipes.

Citrus Dusting Spray

Before you start hardcore polishing your wooden furniture, start with a dusting spray to clean off any dust and debris. The ingredients in this dusting spray recipe are similar to what you will find in the homemade wood polish recipes, so you will likely already start to see a little bit of shine after just using this spray.

To clean wood furniture with vinegar and olive oil, combine the ingredients in a spray bottle and shake to mix. Spray your wooden furniture and wipe down with a microfiber cloth to ensure that you pick up as much dust and dirt as you can.

Because the ingredients are similar to polish ingredients, this also acts as a beautiful in-between polishes touch up. Label the bottle and keep on hand for use whenever you have a grimy wood surface that needs cleaning and polishing.

Olive Oil – The Easy Homemade Wood Polish

Easily made with ingredients found around the house, this olive oil DIY wood polish is a great non-toxic alternative to commercial cleaners.

For this simple polish recipe, mix the ingredients in a sealable, airtight container. Use more of the lemon oil if you like a stronger lemon scent. Soak up a small amount of the polish with a soft cloth and polish your wooden furniture.

Mix the ingredients before every use because the white vinegar and olive oil separate after they sit for a while. This is an excellent natural wood polish if you need a small batch of something quickly. However, the olive oil shortens the shelf life on this polish, so try to use it immediately.

By using this olive oil polish recipe as a guideline and instead of using equal parts olive oil and vinegar, you will be able to also get water stains out of wood! It is a great way to clean grime off wood furniture while polishing at the same time.

Citrus DIY Wood Polish

If you love the smell of citrus from the furniture polish above, then you’ll love this watered-down version that is perfect for your wood floors.

After you’ve swept and mopped your floor, pour the listed ingredients into a spray bottle and shake. Spray a small area of your wooden floor and polish with a clean cloth. Continue this across your entire floor, continuing in small sections.

Homemade Wood Conditioner

Cleaning kitchen cabinets can be a bit more challenging than caring for other wooden surfaces in your home since they see their fair share of grease and other food residue. If the wood on the cabinets in your kitchen needs a little bit more TLC, prepare an industrious homemade wood conditioner to keep your wooden surfaces looking hydrated and fresh.

Combine the ingredients in the top section of a double boiler. Simmer some water in a saucepan and then place the container on top. Slowly melt the ingredients, stirring the entire time.

Carefully remove from the heat and wipe the condensed water off of the bottom of the bowl; water should not drip onto the finished mixture. Pour the homemade wood conditioner into a jar or heat-safe sealable container. Once the mixture cools completely, use it on wooden surfaces like furniture or kitchen cabinets.

Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner

This recipe is less about precise measurements because outside forces, such as the humidity, change the behavior of the finished product. Add the turpentine to the varnish slowly. Stir until you have a thin consistency that can easily be spread with a paintbrush. Apply the mixture to the unfinished wooden surface, let it sit overnight, and use the stain of your choice.

There is always a sense of pride when you add homemade cleaners to your arsenal of cleaning products, and these wood cleaner recipes are no exception. You will now be able to pass these cleaning tips on to your family, just like you do that wooden family dining room set.

Recipe for Homemade Wood Polish

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