Don’t take off any hardware that’s holding the furniture together.
You’ll need a stationary brush attachment because a spinning attachment can leave scratches.
For instance, if the tag says “W,” that means to clean it with water. “S” and “S/W” should be professionally dry-cleaned. “X” means vacuuming only.
You can also add a small amount of mild scented dish soap to the mixture to cover over any vinegar scent. [3] X Expert Source Dario RagnoloHouse Cleaning Professional Expert Interview. 13 August 2019.
If you don’t notice any negative effect to the test area, you can proceed with cleaning the whole piece. In addition to or instead of the test area, consult with the manufacturer of your furniture via their website to find the proper care instructions for your furniture.
Too much liquid can penetrate the wood and cause damage. Don’t spray the furniture directly.
Instead of olive oil, you can try 1/4 cup (60 mL) fresh lemon juice, 1/8 cup (30 mL) distilled vinegar, and 1/8 cup (30 mL) flax oil to restore your wood furniture. Olive oil and vinegar polishes, restores moisture to dry wood, and can remove light scratches and rings from water condensation. Besides having an attractive fragrance, lemon is acidic, so it works as a cleaning agent.
If you don’t notice any negative effect to the test area, you can proceed with cleaning the whole piece. In addition to or instead of the test area, consult with the manufacturer of your furniture via their website to find the proper care instructions for your furniture.
Too much liquid can penetrate the wood and cause damage. Don’t pour solution directly onto the furniture.
