How to mix your own soap solution - and treat wood the natural wood

Boil 1 liter (1 quart) of water and mix 1/4 dl (roughly 5 rounded tablespoons) soap flakes in the water. Let the solution cool before use. Never use brown soap or materials containing iron, as the may discolour the wood.

Dip a clean, soft cloth or sponge in the solution and wipe down the wood in the direction of the grain. Be sure to cover the wood but do not let the wood soak in the solution. Wait 5 minutes, then wipe off any residue soap with a soft cloth rinsed and wrung in clean water.

For tables: Be sure to treat the under side of the table top as well in order to prevent warping.

You can keep the soap solution and sponge in a covered container - ready to use the next time you need it.

After soap treatment, wooden furniture does not need further treatment with oils or waxes.

Wipe your furniture clean with a soft cloth rinsed in water to take care of daily stains. Do not use cleaners or other chemicals on the wood. Steel wool should never be used.

Regular maintenance of soap-treated furniture is easy - and in the long run most effective. For best result, you should treat your furniture with the soap solution described above 2 weeks after purchase and then about every 4 weeks.

Below you can download the guide enclosed our soap kits. In this you can find the recipe for the soap mixture and guide lines on how to apply it.