How to Clean Polyurethane Wood Furniture

How to Clean Polyurethane Wood Furniture
Written By
Mel Frank
Mel Frank
Published: Jan 31, 2011
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

The main issue you must consider is the cleaning solution itself, as you want to use something that will not eat away at the finish, and you also should use cleansers that leave behind no cloudy residue, which is often a problem with commercial furniture cleaning products.

Things You Will Need

  • Furniture polish
  • Cleaning rags
  • Water
  • Dish soap
  • Baking soda
  1. Spray a mist of furniture polish onto a cleaning rag and wipe over the furniture, rubbing with the wood grain. Allow to air dry.

  2. Mix a homemade cleaner if you prefer, combining 2 cups water, 1/2 tsp. dish soap and about 1/4 cup baking soda if you need a deodorizing element.

  3. Spray the mixture onto a clean rag, and again wipe over the wood furniture following the direction of the wood grain. Allow to air dry.

The Drip Cap

  • Much of the wood furniture on the market is coated with a gloss or semi-gloss protective polyurethane finish, which not only gives an attractive look to the furniture but also provides a sealed surface that is easy to clean and maintain.
  • Spray the mixture onto a clean rag, and again wipe over the wood furniture following the direction of the wood grain.

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Mel Frank

Mel Frank is a professional freelance writer with over 15 years of writing experience. She has completed a wide variety of writing assignments for a number of publications that include CNN and various websites. Frank received a Bachelor of…

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