natural cleanser/duster for wood?

[panamama]

what do you use to clean your wood furniture?

i use method, and it works fine...but i'm wondering if there's anything natural i could use? i dilute the method b/c even though i do like the almondy scent, it's quite strong and seems pretty thick/concentrated. there's got to be something more natural? anyone?

[Valkyrie9]

I just use a microfiber cloth for dusting. You don't need to spray anything on it at all. As far as cleaning the wood...I'm not sure. You can just use a little water and the microfiber cloth for small stuff.

FWIW, I got 13 microfiber cloths from E-bay for like $8. I've seen them in our Co-op for up to $6 each!

[Spastica]

For me, if I just dust without some sort of cleansing lotion, it spreads dust around or if I get the dust only, it doesn't get the ingrained dirt, dust, and particles. Leaving the grit can scratch wood. Wooden furniture should be polished at least once a year. I also have asthma, so I spray my wooden furniture a little to get the junk off (it gets rid of any food drips, dog drool or whatever too).

Here's what I use - the ratios vary. I can't remember what I used last, but here are the ingredients. I may have used more vinegar and less water (if I used water at all):

Furniture Polish (multi-purpose) recipe

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 cup warm water
Drops of Orange and Lemon Essential oil

Mix well. Store in a spray bottle. Shake vigorously before using (it separates). After applying, rub dry with a soft, clean cloth.

I suppose you can put 2 tablespoons of white vinegar, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1/4 cup water, and the drops of essential oils. See what works for you. Whatever I mixed last year is still going for me. I don't have to spray very much.


Here's another recipe, but I haven't tried it:

From: http://www.recipegoldmine.com/houseD/house120.html

Furniture Polish recipe

1 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup lemon juice

Pour oil and lemon juice into a squirt bottle or jar. Stir to combine.

To use, dip dust cloth or rag into oil. Blot the oil by folding the cloth together, and then dust your furniture. Leaves a beautiful finish!

[panamama]

thank you both! i will give these a try on my next dusting.