For many homeowners, hardwood furniture is one of the most valued parts of the home. Whether your piece was hand-chosen from a local furniture store or passed down through your family, proper care helps preserve its beauty for years. Using the right hardwood furniture polish can help maintain the natural shine of solid wood while protecting the finish from everyday wear.
What’s in Your Polish?
Before polishing your hardwood furniture, you should always check what ingredients are in the polish you’ve chosen. Some ingredients are better for use on hardwood and will really bring out the natural shine of your furniture. Others aren’t quite as beneficial. It’s simple to tell by checking the Polish container. If you notice ingredients such as…
- Silicon
- Oils
- Emulsions
- Waxes
Then you may want to consult your furniture store before use, just to be safe.
Recommendations from Furniture Stores
One of the best ways to find a great polish for your hardwood furniture is by asking your furniture store for recommendations. Furniture specialists are well acquainted with a variety of polish types and which types work best for different hardwood furniture pieces. They can also help answer questions you may have, such as how to tell if your furniture is ready for a new polish and how often to polish it.
These specialists are always happy to share their expertise and experience with brands that specialize in hardwood furniture. One of our favorites is Guardsman®. We can help you find the perfect polish options for your furniture from this leader in wood furniture care.
Hardwood Furniture Polish Tips
Hardwood furniture polish can help maintain the natural shine and appearance of solid wood, but it should be used carefully. The best results come from knowing when to polish, where polish is actually needed, and how to avoid using too much product on pieces that only need regular dusting.
When to Polish Your Hardwood Furniture
An important part of polishing your furniture is knowing when to do so. This can depend on a variety of factors, such as how often a particular piece of furniture is used. In general, even the most well-loved pieces of furniture benefit from polishing no more than twice a year, with regular dusting in between with an appropriate, soft dusting cloth.
Where to Polish Hardwood Furniture
Depending on the furniture piece you want to polish, you may not need to attend to the entire piece. Furniture such as hardwood dining tables can benefit from having the table surface polished twice a year, but the table legs may not need polish nearly as often. Similarly, polishing the arms of hardwood chairs can help highlight their natural beauty, while the chair legs won’t need the same attention. If you’re unsure which parts of your furniture to polish, ask your local furniture store experts!
The right hardwood furniture polish can help keep your solid wood furniture looking beautiful without overdoing it. By choosing a safe polish, using it only when needed, and asking furniture experts when you are unsure, you can help protect the quality and appearance of your pieces. For more care advice or to view handcrafted Amish hardwood furniture, visit Amish Oak in Texas at our New Braunfels or San Antonio furniture store.
