Maintaining the beauty and durability of your furniture requires more than just regular cleaning. Selecting the right cleaning ingredients is crucial for maintaining the appearance and quality of your furniture’s surface.

Using a multipurpose product without considering its ingredients can have detrimental long-term effects. Therefore, it is generally better to choose a cleaning fluid that contains natural ingredients. So, what cleaning ingredients can you use? Let’s find out!

Natural Furniture Cleaning Ingredients
Caring for furniture doesn’t always require harsh chemicals. In fact, natural ingredients are more effective because they can remove dirt while maintaining the material’s integrity. Here’s a list of natural ingredients you can try:

Olive Oil
Olive oil moisturizes surfaces, removing dust and light stains without damaging them. Its natural properties can also nourish materials like wood, leaving them shiny and protecting them from fine cracks.
Using olive oil is easy. Drop a small amount onto a microfiber cloth. Then, use the cloth to clean the entire surface of the furniture. Let it sit for 30 minutes, then wipe again with a clean cloth to remove excess oil.

Petroleum Jelly
The next natural ingredient for cleaning furniture is petroleum jelly, which is suitable for wood and leather. If you have some at home that you aren’t using, it’s better to use it to clean and shine your furniture than to let it go to waste.
To use it, prepare a container and mix the petroleum jelly with enough water to create a liquid texture. This texture makes it easier to apply the cleaner to the furniture surface. Wait 10 to 15 minutes, then wipe with a clean cloth to prevent the furniture from sticking.

Toothpaste
Not only does it promote dental health, but it also turns out that toothpaste can be quite effective as a furniture cleaner. The mild abrasives in toothpaste, such as calcium carbonate or silica, effectively remove stubborn stains without damaging the surface.

It’s easy: apply a generous amount of toothpaste to the surface of the furniture and gently brush it in. However, use only non-gel, non-whitening toothpaste, and only use it on stubborn stains. Avoid using it on leather or fabric furniture.

Lime
Lemon can also be used to clean furniture because it contains citric acid, which has antibacterial and antifungal properties. This will keep your furniture not only looking clean but also smelling fresh. Making the solution is easy. Simply apply lime directly to the surface of the furniture or mix it with water. Once applied or sprayed, wipe and dry. Lime is generally suitable for metal and ceramic furniture.

Vinegar Water
Next, try vinegar water, which has been proven effective at removing stains from furniture. First, mix two parts water and one part vinegar. Then, in another container, make a mixture of one part vinegar and four parts olive oil. Apply the first mixture of water and vinegar. Once dry, apply the vinegar and olive oil mixture to create a shiny effect.

Tea Water
Many people don’t know that tea water can restore the appearance of furniture, especially wooden furniture. Black tea is an effective furniture cleaning agent. First, brew unsweetened tea water. Once cooled, dampen a microfiber cloth with the tea water. Wipe the furniture evenly, and you’ll notice it looks cleaner.

Sago flour and cornstarch
Finally, you can use sago flour or cornstarch. Both types of flour effectively remove stains and odors from furniture. Sprinkle the flour directly onto the stained area. Rub for a few minutes while wearing gloves. Then, wipe off the remaining flour with a damp cloth.

To get the most out of your furniture cleaning products, keep the following in mind:

First, try using a thin layer of the natural ingredients above to test how they react. Clean the furniture with a feather duster or dry cloth to remove dust. You can use the natural ingredients mentioned above, but don’t use them too often. Some ingredients, such as lime and vinegar, can be mixed with baking soda to combat stubborn stains effectively. Always use a microfiber cloth to avoid damaging or scratching the furniture.

Adjust the above tips depending on the cleaning agent and furniture material.

–sh