Wait about 5 minutes after you apply the soap before you check it to make sure it won’t damage your old wooden furniture. If the soap damages the finish, clean it with just water.
Rinse the cloth whenever it’s visibly dirty. Be sure to wring it out thoroughly whenever you soak it in the cleaning solution. Do not soak or saturate the wood or you could damage it!
Use a lint-free cloth to avoid leaving any residue on the furniture.
The tannic acid in the tea will help maintain the wood and restore its shine.
Make sure you dry the wood thoroughly after you remove the baking soda and toothpaste mixture.
Wipe the paste completely off of the wood and make sure the wood is thoroughly dry.
Don’t use spray dusters like Pledge on old wooden furniture or it could damage the wood or the finish.
Don’t keep your old wooden furniture outside or it will start to break down.
If your furniture is infested, call an exterminator immediately.
Do not store your old wooden furniture in an attic unless it is climate controlled.
