How to Clean a Bare Wood Kitchen Table

Wood furniture can add style and elegance to nearly every decor. Wood is durable and can withstand a lot of abuse, while still looking good. Most wood furniture has been finished or sealed in order to help with preservation and to protect the surface. Bare wood furniture requires a lot of care in order to keep it looking at its best. A bare wood kitchen table should be cleaned regularly and should be protected with a table cloth or place mats. Does this Spark an idea?

Instructions

1

Rub the entire table with a soft cloth, such as a chamois cloth, to remove all dust and loose dirt.

2

Work in small sections and apply a few teaspoons of mineral spirits to a soft cloth. Rub the cloth in the direction of the grain of wood. Wear rubber gloves while working with mineral spirits.

3

Rub a very fine grit sandpaper over deeper stains. Rub the sandpaper in the direction of the wood grain.

4

Use a vacuum with a sot brush to remove any dust that may have accumulated on the kitchen table.