Folks have been trying to polish wooden surfaces for millennia. Wax and oil forms of furniture polish have been in use since the Bronze Age, dating back to around 1200 BC. With different types of wood being used for different purposes, this meant much human ingenuity and experimentation was put into the process of polishing wooden surfaces. From the 12th to 14th centuries, oil treatments ranged from tung seed and perilla mint oils to beeswax and carnauba. By the latter half of the 20th century, polymer chemistry developed synthetic emulsions based on silicon oils, which produced lubrication and shine. We remember all those spray aerosol commercials from the ’70s, don’t we? If you have any plans on DIY-ing your great aunt’s favorite leisure room side-table, we have some great furniture polish picks.
Multipurpose product
Sure you’d like to get your wooden furniture looking nice, but what if you or the loved ones living under the same roof have a bit of a sensitive nose with regard to airborne impurities? This first product does double-duty as a furniture cleaner as well. Its lemony-fresh cleansing formula removes dust, allergens in dust, and pet dander, while also providing shine and protection to your finished and sealed surfaces. It’s great on wood, but it can also be applied to leather, granite, wood, and stainless steel.
So simple
Unlike the first product, which comes in an aerosol spray, this next one is applied with a small pad of cloth and wiped evenly on to your favorite wood surface. Using an original blend of beeswax, Brazilian carnauba wax, mineral oil, and orange oil, this polish enhances the natural beauty and depth of grain in all types of wood. Conditioning oils “feed” the wood and help keep it from drying and fading. This is excellent for use on antiques, dining tables, kitchen cabinets, wood doors and trim, and anywhere else in the home where there is finished or unfinished wood.
Easy to use
This polish is about as versatile as it gets, while priding itself on using an “Old World” formula. But in this new world, there is much to clean in a busy household. No matter, this product can be used on all types of surfaces, including wood, leather, marble, granite, wrought iron, stainless steel, glass, and mirrors. Its anti-static properties repel dust so that it stays cleaner, longer. Bring it in the car, too. It gives glass an invisible look and also prevents fogging. As for your favorite furniture pieces, it has no wax buildup over time. And as for your favorite leather shoes, it moisturizes and restores vibrant color with no greasy feel.
Works on multiple surfaces
This polish will beautify, refresh, and shield all finished wood in your household. It easily removes dust, dirt, and grime, and protects against premature aging and damage. It is excellent for wood furniture, tables and chairs, office furniture, cabinets, panels, and doors and trim. It also moisturizes and conditions wood with a pleasant cherry almond fragrance, and its long-lasting and silicone-free formula means no wax build-up.
Hard worker
This wood spray features a premium formula that delivers a rich, clean, low-luster shine for a natural glow. It contains no waxes or abrasives, leaves no greasy film or build-up, and also protects from discoloration and fading with UV sunblock. Thankfully this one boasts no silicone to contaminate the finish, which could make future touch-ups or refinishing more difficult and costly.
Zac Jones is a contributing writer to Florida Travel & Life, an online brand that inspires active, affluent travelers, providing them with insider information on discovering the best of Florida. Informative and engaging, the website showcases travel destinations, arts and cultural venues, vibrant dining scenes, recreational activities, the great outdoors and the revitalized real-estate market. Zac is a former broadcast journalist, TV actor, voiceover artist, and executive producer. As a baseball aficionado, he enjoys rooting for Florida’s Tampa Bay Rays.
