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O/T ~ Dusting Wood Furniture??

Sunshine Kate — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 16:03:58 GMT

What do you use for dusting wood furniture? A damp microfiber cloth or feather duster? Do you use Pledge or what?

I bought a really nice lambs wool duster and it doesn't work good. Don't like dusting, but like my furniture to look good.

How do you accomplish this weekly task?

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brii — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 16:05:51 GMT

I like Pledge Multi-Surface. I have a lot of wood and glass pieces. It doesn't streak or look oily.

I use paper towels or a microfiber cloth. It just depends...

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Clover29 — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 16:06:05 GMT

Dusting with a duster alone doesn't work for me, I can still see dust in bright sunlight. I use Pledge and an old teatowel as a duster.

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Perkup — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 16:12:35 GMT

I just ordered a bottle of the Amish wood cleaner stuff from eBay. Probably won't work as well as it does on t.v., but I paid about half what the infomercial charges w/ no S&H.

I like Pledge, but it does build up on furniture. I usually use microfiber cloths unless I'm in a big hurry and then I grab a paper towel.

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moonstone dunes — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 16:18:48 GMT

I use an old micro-fleece sock. Sometimes I spray a bit of pledge on it.

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Snicks1 — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 16:18:57 GMT

I use Liquid Gold, not every week, but about 4-5 times a year. The rest of the time I just use a micro fiber cloth.

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MarenSeattle — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 16:21:42 GMT

I never use Pledge because of the wax in it. I clean with Murphy's Oil Soap (if needed) then just dust with a swiffer duster. Occasionally I'll go over something with a Murphy Oil Soap Wipe. I like lemon oil, too.

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MaggieOla — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 16:21:54 GMT

I use Method daily dusting spray....it leaves no weird residue and smells like almond oil!!

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MarenSeattle — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 16:22:36 GMT

On 6/24/2014 Perkup said:
I just ordered a bottle of the Amish wood cleaner stuff from eBay. Probably won't work as well as it does on t.v., but I paid about half what the infomercial charges w/ no S&H.

I like Pledge, but it does build up on furniture. I usually use microfiber cloths unless I'm in a big hurry and then I grab a paper towel.

I'll have to go look for that -- never heard of it. Thanks for mentioning it.

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PAlady — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 16:32:48 GMT

Please let us know how the Amish wood cleaner works, I saw it advertised on TV and I am curious. Thanks.

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PAlady — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 16:33:00 GMT

Sorry, double post.

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ItsME — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 16:49:02 GMT

I use Swiffer cloths for dusting (the dry ones that are made for the floor cleaner). They do a great job!

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Still Raining — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 17:04:40 GMT

When I am not wet cleaning or polishing but just dusting, I love, love, love some really 'furry' microfiber white squares from Bed, Bath and Beyond. They are about $4 but can be washed. They even take off the dust that clumps in the corners of TVs with other microfiber.

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maddiecat — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 17:07:52 GMT

My neighbor, who has worked 35 years for the same furniture company, told me never to use traditional furniture polish, as they contain waxes. She brought me bottles of the professional furniture cleaner and polish they use on the furniture in their stores. They are both liquid that I apply with a soft white cloth.

I will sometimes use Swiffer cloths for quick dusting. Also, a damp microfiber cloth works well.

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suzyQ3 — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 17:46:17 GMT

On 6/24/2014 brii said:
I like Pledge Multi-Surface. I have a lot of wood and glass pieces. It doesn't streak or look oily.

I use paper towels or a microfiber cloth. It just depends...

brii, when we recently purchased a new wood table and chairs for our breakfast room from Ethan Allen, the salesperson very emphatically told us not to clean it with paper towels because you risk scratching the wood. She recommended a slightly damp microfiber towel.

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Kachina624 — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 19:03:41 GMT

I have a coffee table that is a thick walnut slab with a linseed oil finish. I ruined the finish using a damp microfiber cloth so be careful where you use them. I think I can restore it with a lot of elbow grease, boiled linseed oil and fine steel wool.

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kzjohnson — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 19:18:34 GMT

I dust the things that sit on out the tables, etc with a swifter. I use a microfiber cloth and Endust sprayed on the cloth to dust the wood furniture and moldings.

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suzyQ3 — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 21:23:09 GMT

On 6/24/2014 kachina624 said: I have a coffee table that is a thick walnut slab with a linseed oil finish. I ruined the finish using a damp microfiber cloth so be careful where you use them. I think I can restore it with a lot of elbow grease, boiled linseed oil and fine steel wool.

That's very strange. I've used good quality microfiber cloths on even the most delicate objects. It's smoother than silk, so it is very gentle. It's what's recommended for computer and TV screens because it won't scratch.

Perhaps it has something to do with the that type of finish. I've read that water can make linseed oil rather gummy. Also, if anything becomes embedded in the microfiber or is on the surface, then that can cause problems.

Good luck with the restoration.

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Sunshine Kate — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 21:23:39 GMT

On 6/24/2014 maddiecat said:
My neighbor, who has worked 35 years for the same furniture company, told me never to use traditional furniture polish, as they contain waxes. She brought me bottles of the professional furniture cleaner and polish they use on the furniture in their stores. They are both liquid that I apply with a soft white cloth.

I will sometimes use Swiffer cloths for quick dusting. Also, a damp microfiber cloth works well.

What's the name of it?

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OCGurl — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 23:52:36 GMT

I use Pledge Multi Surface Antibacterial as I use it on almost everything, door knobs, handles, electronics and I use Old English on the real wood. I use a white terry cloth rag.