You can restore the shine and luster to the wood paneling in just a few hours. Clean it properly with a solution that replaces the oils in the wood and gets rid of the grimy residue that causes it to look dull.
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Dust the wall paneling with an extendble feather duster or a dry dust mop. This removes any loose dust from the wall surface.
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Put on the rubber gloves so the hot solution will not irritate your hands.
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Add 2 gallons of hot water to a large bucket.
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Pour in 4 tbsp. of gum turpentine and 8 tbsp. of linseed oil and swish the mixture around with your gloved hand.
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Place a large sponge or cleaning cloth into the hot solution and wring it out so it is not dripping.
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Wash a 3-foot section of the paneling with the damp cloth or sponge. Use a motion that goes along with the grain of the wood. The hot water and turpentine removes any stains and built-up grime. The oil restores the shine and luster on the paneling.
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Wipe the moisture off the paneling with a dry, soft cloth. Buff it thoroughly to increase the shine.
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Start cleaning another section of the paneling and repeat the method. Continue cleaning, drying and buffing the paneling until all the surfaces are no longer dull.