How to Polish Old Furniture

How to Polish Old Furniture

As a home owner, you always need to be on the lookout for anything broken, anything spoilt, or worn out. With this, you would get to rescue items before it is too late. In as much as repairing broken things is important, you also need to restore items whose surface is worn out. One of the most common items whose surface wears out with time is furniture. The good news is once this happens, you can polish them. To help you do this, we have compiled a step by step guide for successful polishing of your furniture.

Polishing

There are many ways to polish your furniture. The items you choose and the route depends largely on what is available and your preference. Here the main material we are going to use is wax cleaner. Here are the materials you need when using this method.

Materials

1. Cleaner/Wax Cleaner
2. Rubber Gloves
3. Fine Steel Wool
4. Clean Cloth Rags
5. Neutral Fine Paste Wax

Procedure

1. Wipe The Surface

Before anything else, you need to clean the piece of furniture first. This will go along in removing any dirt or dust that may interfere with the paint. You can do this by taking a clean rag and wiping every inch of the furniture.

2. Test the Remover

After the furniture is clean and dry, the next thing you need to do is test the wax remover. You do this by dumping another clean rag in wax remover. Thereafter, you test a small part of the wood on the furniture you plan on polishing. You then leave the test spot to dry completely to make sure that the furniture is not affected in any way.

3. Stripping

If the wax remover does not affect the furniture, you will go ahead to strip the furniture using it. The purpose of stripping is to get rid of any excess wax that may have been left before. In this process, you will also use fine steel wool as it will help in getting rid of any unwanted marks. After that, let the furniture cool of and then get rid of any wax remover remains using a clean cloth.

4. Go ahead and Polish

Now the next thing you need to do is coat the surface of your furniture with polish. At times, people are tempted to over polish. This is not advisable. All you need is a little amount of polish, and you are good to go.

Issues and Tricks You Can Use

Sometimes when polishing, you may encounter some tough issues. Most of the time, people get frustrated and give up. Well, from now on, such issues should not bother you. Here are some common issues you may encounter and ways of solving them.

1. Water and Heat Marks

When you come across such the best thing to do is apply mayonnaise onto the spots. You then spread it around the area a few times using your finger and then let it soak overnight. You then wipe the table, polish it and you are good to go.

2. Removing Old Polish

Removing old polish is sometimes a huge hurdle for furniture owners. The remedy to this issue is tannic acid. The easiest way to acquire tannic acid is through steeping two or three tea bags in hot water. Once the tea is ready, let it cool to room temperature. Once this is done, damp a clean cloth in the team and wash the wood. You will be surprised at how shiny the furniture will look once you are done.

3. Difficult Marks

Sometimes you may come across difficult marks like ink that cannot be scrubbed off. Here you will use mayonnaise and some rottenstone. Mix the mayo and rottenstone and then carefully agitate the stain. Once you are done, wipe with a clean cloth.

Conclusion

Polishing is one of the best ways of restoring the stature of your old furniture. Polishing works for most people, but some people just want to get rid of the furniture once they are worn out. If you ever want to dispose of your furniture, Paul’s Rubbish Removal should be your first call. Paul’s Rubbish Removal is committed to providing world-class services. On top of this, our services are very affordable. We can handle everything, including removing your unwanted furniture. Just give us a call on 0407 125 125.