Maintaining your oil-treated wood furniture

Wipe your furniture clean with a soft cloth rinsed in water to take care of daily stains. Do not use cleansers or other chemicals on the wood.

Regular maintenance of oil-treated furniture is easy – and in the long run very effective. For best results, you should treat your furniture twice a year as described below.

For regular maintenance, liberally apply the correct oil to a soft cloth or sponge (never directly to the wood) and rub the oil into the wood, always moving with the grain. Be sure to cover the entire piece of furniture in one go.

Then, wait 5 minutes before removing excess oil with paper towel.

After this, polish the wood by rubbing it with a soft, clean cotton cloth until it achieves a uniform luster. Again, remember always to rub with the grain.

Be sure to dispose of the used paper towel and/or cloths properly, as there is a risk of self-combustion with oily cloths. You can do this by packing the used cloths in a plastic bag, pour water into the bag, and then dispose the bag with the rest of your garbage.

Rescuing your oil-treated wood furniture

Oil-treated wood is resistant to most stains. However, if stains remain even after treatment with the scouring pad and soap, then use sand paper on the affected area while the wood is dry. Again rubbing only with the grain and never against it, gently sand the wood until the stain is gone and you arrive at fresh wood. Be careful not to sand any more than necessary, as this can result in gouges in the surface of the wood. After sanding, be sure to apply the oil once again.

Even if the stain is small, be sure to treat the entire surface of the furniture with the oil at least once to maintain a uniform surface.