{"id":16337,"date":"2021-01-21T10:30:00","date_gmt":"2021-01-21T15:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/?p=16337"},"modified":"2025-09-08T10:29:54","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T14:29:54","slug":"the-best-wood-polish-for-cleaning-wood-furniture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/the-best-wood-polish-for-cleaning-wood-furniture\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Wood Polish for Cleaning Wood Furniture"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

What is the best wood polish for cleaning wood furniture? When you\u2019ve made a significant investment in solid wood furniture, waited for it to be built and delivered, made it a part of your family story, and proudly displayed it in your home, there will come the time to clean it. And when it comes to high end, solid wood furniture you might hesitate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

None of us wants to use the wrong cleaner on wood furniture. And it\u2019s true there are things to take into consideration when choosing a cleaner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s take a look.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Before we get into wood polish specifics, let\u2019s go over the basics on how to clean wood furniture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Clean Wood Furniture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s important to dust your wood furniture regularly. Dusting removes abrasive particles from the surface of the wood that could scratch it. Items safe to use for dusting include a lamb\u2019s wool duster, cotton cloth, feather duster, or really any dry soft cloth will do, even an old T-shirt. These are all gentle enough for your wood furniture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll want to moisten the cloth–moisten not wet. Use just a few drops of water. The cloth should not be so damp it wets the wood, but you want to moisten it. A dry cloth could possibly leave tiny scratches on the finish. Then, dust the furniture following the grain pattern of the wood, making sure to lift objects on the surface, never sliding them across the wood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We summarize the steps in this helpful video where we answer a popular FAQ, How Should I Clean My Wood Furniture?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Now, on to the polish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wood furniture polish goals include helping with dusting, cleaning the wood and leaving a fresh scent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How often should I polish my wood furniture?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While it is recommended to regularly dust your wood furniture, we recommend polishing it just once a month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What’s the best wood polish for cleaning wood furniture?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The best wood polishes for cleaning wood furniture are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n