5 Ways To Polish Wood Surfaces Naturally

While home furnishings and floors today can be of many types,  wood is still a favorite material for  consumers around the world.

The wood provides an elegant and hand-comfortable surface, which is preferred over other options in many rooms of the home. However, caring for wooden surfaces can take a lot of time, as keeping them beautiful is a demanding task due to, among other things, cracking and reduced gloss.

The good thing about this, however, is that there are a number of natural products that can be used to polish wood surfaces effectively.  With the help of these products, you can regain the wood’s former luster and charming appearance. So here are some of the most effective products that can be used to easily care for wood surfaces around the home – try and be surprised!

1. Beeswax and turpentine as polishers for wooden surfaces

With this natural mixture, you can polish wooden surfaces without causing changes in the color of the wood.

This mixture is made from beeswax and turpentine and has an oily composition that leaves wooden surfaces smooth and radiant.

Ingredients

• 0.5 dl of beeswax
• 0.5 dl of turpentine

Do this

• Melt the beeswax in a water bath, and stir it with a wooden spoon as the wax warms up.
• Once you have completely melted the wax, remove it from the stove, and stir slowly to turpentine.
• Collect the mixture in a closed container.
• You can also add some pleasant-smelling essential oil to combat the strong odor of turpentine.

• Take a small amount of the mixture and rub it on the floor or furniture with a microfiber cloth.

2. Olive oil and lemon

This polishing treatment with olive oil and lemon is the best option for dark and worn furniture.

Natural oils effectively polish the surface of the wood and  leave a protective layer that works to repel dust. Lemon juice, in turn, disinfects and cleanses the wood.

Ingredients

• 0.5 dl of olive oil
• 0.5 dl lemon juice

Do this

• You can also use refined olive oil for this purpose, as it is not put on food or skin.
• Mix the ingredients well.
• Use a spray bottle and spray the mixture on the surfaces you want to clean. Then use a microfiber cloth or cotton cloth to effectively polish worn wooden surfaces in your home.

3. Vaseline

Vaseline is a product derived from crude oil whose oily composition leaves worn furniture to look like it was originally.

Combine Vaseline with a small amount of alcohol to remove dirt and accumulated oils.

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons Vaseline
• 2 tablespoons of alcohol

Do this

• Put the Vaseline in a container, and stir in the alcohol.
• Place a thin layer on a wooden floor or furniture, and then rub them with a clean cloth.

4. Treatment made from almond oil and vinegar

This homemade furniture polishing compound is a good option for restoring worn surfaces  and removes stubborn stains. It is great for removing water marks (these stains come from water glasses, for example) and for regaining the natural shine of the surface.

Ingredients

• 1.5 dl of almond oil
• 0.5 dl of vinegar

Do this

• Mix the ingredients together. Put the mixture on a wooden surface, and then rub vigorously with a soft cloth.

5. Flaxseed oil

The combination of flaxseed oil and turpentine makes the wood look brand new.

However, it is necessary to remember that this mixture should be used with some caution, as  too much can leave the surfaces unnecessarily oily.

Ingredients

• 1 dl flaxseed oil
• 0.5 dl of turpentine

Do this

• Heat the linseed oil and then add the turpentine.
• Take a few tablespoons and then rub the mixture on a soft cloth suitable for a wooden surface.

Have you already tried any of these homemade treatments to beautify wood surfaces? Choose your favorite option and start  improving the appearance of all the wooden surfaces in your home – you will save money and change the look of your home quickly!