How To Make Wooden Surfaces Shine
We all have wooden furniture at home, perhaps in the kitchen or living room, or even the floors. Wood is a very common material, which makes the house not only very elegant, but also welcoming.
However, keeping the wood in good condition is very difficult. It can crack, darken or spoil.
What to do to avoid all this? For sure you have spent a lot of money on chemicals to make wooden surfaces shine, but we assure you that there are numerous home tricks, as effective as they are inexpensive, that can guarantee the same result.
We invite you to read this article to find out how to clean and make wood shine in a simple and economical way.
1. Almond oil based wood polish
We are sure that you already know the many benefits of almond oil for daily beauty.
It is a great remedy for preventing the appearance of wrinkles and stretch marks, softening dry skin or even treating dry hair or split ends.
Did you know that almond oil is also really useful for making some materials shine, such as wood?
Take note of all the benefits of almond oil for your furniture and floors:
- Repair loose or cracked wood by softening the surface.
- It gives the wood a remarkable brilliance thanks to its composition.
- It gives the furniture a protection that will last up to 5 days.
- It is great for surfaces that are not too large, such as medium-sized tables, chairs and furniture.
How to make an almond oil based wood polish at home?
Ingredients
- 10 ml of water
- 10 ml of almond oil
- A dry cotton cloth
Preparation
- It is important to keep in mind that the water must never be hot because otherwise the essential oil will lose its properties. The first thing to do is to find a container where you can mix the water with the almond oil and where it will be convenient to moisten the cloth.
- It is very simple, as you can see. Once the ingredients have been mixed, all you have to do is dip the cotton cloth in it and clean the wooden surface you are interested in to restore its brilliance. Moisten the cloth and rub it on the wood, allowing it to air dry.
2. Detergent for difficult surfaces
For sure, in the house you will have some surfaces that are more difficult to clean than others, some floors, some ornaments or the balustrades of the stairs that have deteriorated over time and that seem darker than they originally were.
What can you do? Take note of this home remedy and you will see how easy it will be to take care of weathered wood.
Ingredients
- 250 ml of water
- 50 ml of white wine vinegar
- A cotton cloth
Preparation
- Once again, get yourself a container that makes cleaning easier for you.
- You have to mix the water with the vinegar and soak the cotton cloth in it.
- Then pass the cloth over the wooden surface to be cleaned. You will see the results immediately.
3. Detergent for wooden floors
Do you have wooden floors in the house? Do you usually spend a lot of money to clean them and make sure they are always shiny?
Then you must try this simple homemade remedy. It will give you the same result as the products you usually buy, but it will save you some money.
Ingredients
- 250 ml of warm water
- 50 ml of white wine vinegar
- 10 drops of tea tree essential oil
Preparation
- On several occasions we have told you about the multiple benefits of tea tree essential oil. It is the best natural disinfectant you can find, ideal for cleaning any surface damaged by the passage of time, as it allows you to clean, treat and restore shine to surfaces. We remind you that you can find tea tree essential oil in any natural products shop or in a specialized perfumery; it is inexpensive and has numerous uses, not only for the hygiene and cleaning of the house, but also for the care and beauty of the person. For example, you can use it to prepare a practical antibacterial hand gel.
- In this case, you need to heat the 250 ml of water (it must be lukewarm). Next, add the white wine vinegar and the 10 drops of tea tree essential oil. Again, you can use a cotton cloth or mop.
- You can clean wooden floors in two ways. The first way is a bit heavy work, because it consists in moistening the cloth in the mixture of water, vinegar and tea tree oil and scrubbing the whole floor by hand. The second option is simpler. In this case it will be sufficient to pass the mop over the entire surface to remove the dirt. After a few minutes, you will see that the cleaned part will look brighter.
- Your wood will be more beautiful and brighter. And it will also have a very pleasant smell.
Which remedy will you choose?
