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Dusting Wood Furniture?

December 9, 2007

Dusting Wood FurnitureI don't like using Pledge to dust with. Can I spritz vinegar on my rag, or just plain water? Will it hurt wood furniture?

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December 10, 20070 found this helpful
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I've been dusting with a damp sponge (plain water) for decades and I haven't seen any damage yet. Just wring out your sponge real god so that it's damp, not dripping.

 
By Lynn (Guest Post)
December 12, 20070 found this helpful
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I clean homes for a living. A dear friend informed me to use a micro-fiber cloth. Wet it slightly, then wring it out. It works amazing. (As always, test on a hidden area.)

 
By Laura (Guest Post)
December 12, 20070 found this helpful
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I use to work for a large furniture store on in the showroom. To properly clean and polish the furniture we used a an even misture of lemon juice and olive oil. It doesn't pentrate the furniture like water might.

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Since all wood surfaces are different, water may work on some but not on others. Furniture polish is never recommended for cleaning wood.

 
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September 11, 2010

Which do you think is better for dusting furniture? Pledge or Endust?

By Onesummer

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September 11, 20100 found this helpful

I have been using Endust for years and like it as it makes the dust cling to the dust cloth. When I spray the dust cloth, I hold it over the bathtub so I won't get the spray on the floor or the carpet.

 
September 12, 20100 found this helpful

I use a micro fiber cloth and about once a month or so I go over my wood with lemon oil and rub it in well.

 
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November 29, 2015

Here in California the winds off the desert bring a very fine dust that seems to bind to the surface of wood furniture. These fine particles are mixed with more regular dust so the surface looks like it just needs a regular dusting. Dusting with a Swifter duster removes the top layer of dust, but a film of this fine stuff remains. I have tried the Pledge Multi Surface spray and a soft flannel cloth, but it still requires so much pressure and elbow grease that I fear I am damaging the finish.

This is true on both old and very new furniture. One shelf has never been polished or waxed since it left the store so if there is a "wax buildup" it came with the piece from the store. How can I lift this stuff without scratching the finish?

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October 6, 20170 found this helpful

Removing Dust

Step 1
Use a face mask if dust is severe.

Step 2
Use a vacuum.

Step 3
Finish off by using a damp cloth.

 
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August 11, 2011

Does anyone have a recipe for a cleaner for dusting furniture and hardwood floors?

By Tightwade


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August 12, 20110 found this helpful

www.ehow.com/way_5447859_homemade-wood-cleaner...

You can try some of the 'recipes' here. Good luck to you!

 
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