How to Clean Veneer Furniture

How to Clean Veneer Furniture
Written By
Kathy Adams
Kathy Adams
Published: Jun 5, 2009
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
2 minute read
  1. Wipe the furniture down with a damp lint-free cloth, following the direction of the wood grain for regular cleaning. Wipe the veneer dry with a lint-free cloth, again following the direction of the grain. This helps prevent snags that may cause additional damage to the veneer.

  2. Add a few drops of oil soap to a small bowl of warm water. Swish the liquid around with a lint-free cloth to blend the soap in.

  3. Wring out the cloth and use it to wipe down spills or caked-on debris, following the veneer grain. Follow up with a damp lint-free cloth and then a dry cloth, always wiping in the direction of the grain. Use the oil soap mixture when going after fingerprints, dirt and grime buildup.

Things You Will Need

  • Lint-free soft cloths
  • Water
  • Bowl
  • Oil soap

Photo Credits

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Michael Gann/Demand Media

Michael Gann/Demand Media

Michael Gann/Demand Media

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Kathy Adams

Kathy Adams is an award-winning journalist and freelance writer who traveled the world handling numerous duties for music artists. She writes travel and budgeting tips and destination guides for USA Today, Travelocity and ForRent, among…

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