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You may clean and polish oil finished wood furniture with a lemon or orange oil polish. You should use it more frequently in dry conditions to keep the wood from excessive drying. Since the pores of the wood are not filled with a hard finish, it will tend to dull over time. At periodic intervals, it is necessary to re coat the piece with the oil finish. You may wax the finish with paste wax between recoatings.

Oil and Varnish-Finished Furniture

This finish seals the surface. For normal cleaning, you may wipe with a damp cloth, then dry. You may use a furniture polish, but avoid polishes with silicone. You may clean soiled surfaces with an oil soap, following the directions. It is not necessary to wax, but if you do wax, you cannot use furniture polishes. They will only dull the wax. To strip off any wax, use mineral spirits.

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More tips on taking care of solid wood furniture

    With proper care, solid wood furniture can bring you a lifetime of pleasure and satisfaction.

  1. Set the piece on a flat, level floor. If the floor is not level, level the piece by using wooden strips under it.
  2. Wipe ups spills with damp cloth or sponge, then dry thoroughly.
  3. Dust and clean with a damp sponge or cloth and then dry. Do not uses polishes or wax with silicone or petroleum distillates. If surface is dirty, clean with Murphy Oil Soap, following directions on container. Dry thoroughly.
  4. If you use wax, use a carnauba wax. Do not use Murphy Oil soap to clean a waxed surface.
  5. Do not use abrasive pads or cleansers on finish.
  6. Use a hot plate under hot dishes from the oven, range or microwave. Hot objects can damage the finish.
  7. Seal any scratches with a tung oil product available from fine paint or hardware stores.
  8. Use indoors only.
  9. Do not use furniture in a way for which it was not intended.
  10. Do not store in damp, unheated or hot, closed locations.
  11. Do not locate furniture over or in front of heat ducts and radiators.
  12. Keep the humidity level above 40% in the dry winter months. Very dry air can lead to eventual warping of wood panels.
  13. Do not use furniture if it becomes loose or broken.
  14. Furniture is heavy; take care when moving it.