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harmonyfarm
True Blue Farmgirl
785 Posts
Debbie
Southeastern
Ohio
USA
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 Posted - Aug 25 2010 : 7:53:33 PM
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I ran out of furniture polish last week and found a simple recipe for homemade. 3 parts Olive Oil, 1 part Vinegar....that's it! I put it in a clean, recycled spray bottle and shook it a little to blend before I used it. (Don't shake too much or you'll have Mayonnaise). Wipe with a soft cloth (old T-shirts or old socks work wonders)...This stuff is great and my wood furniture sparkles!!!
Debbie
"If you can't find the time to do it right...how will you find the time to do it over" |
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Merry Heart Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
66 Posts
Janet
Ackerman
Mississippi
USA
66 Posts |
Posted - Aug 27 2010 : 8:17:56 PM
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Any kind of vinegar?
Have a great and blessed day! |
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
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Posted - Aug 27 2010 : 10:19:12 PM
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I am going to try this - definitely! Thank you for sharing, Debbie! - Nini
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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harmonyfarm
True Blue Farmgirl
785 Posts
Debbie
Southeastern
Ohio
USA
785 Posts |
Posted - Aug 29 2010 : 10:55:12 AM
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Janet...I use White
It has been almost a week since I tried this and everything still looks like I just dusted it....cool....
Debbie
"If you can't find the time to do it right...how will you find the time to do it over" |
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patchworkpeace
True Blue Farmgirl
478 Posts
Judy
Jackson
Michigan
USA
478 Posts |
Posted - Sep 01 2010 : 06:23:25 AM
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Debbie,
You are so right, it looks great! I've been using a similar formula for several months now - I add a drop of an essential oil to add a great smell, lavender or whatever I'm in the mood for. It also is a good wood floor cleaner, if you use 50% oil and 50% lemon juice. Judy
Success is measured not by the position one reaches but by the obstacles one has to overcome to reach it. Booker T. Washington |
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Cherime
True Blue Farmgirl
1222 Posts
Cherime
Wasilla
Alaska
USA
1222 Posts |
Posted - Sep 01 2010 : 09:17:21 AM
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When I was a child the family had an antique furniture and cabinet makers shop in the French Quarter in New Orleans. My dad's secret recipe also included bee's wax along with oil and vinegar. He said that it helped the wood retain moisture.
CMF |
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MerryHeartSister
True Blue Farmgirl
158 Posts
Christy
Tuscaloosa
Alabama
USA
158 Posts |
Posted - Sep 01 2010 : 09:26:40 AM
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Cherime,
Do you know what ratio of beeswax? I have some old wax that needs a use. Did the wax make it more like a floor wax or did it mix up as a spray?
Farmgirl #1951
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LisaMarieYogaCowgirl
Farmgirl at Heart
7 Posts
Lisa Marie
Hathaway
Montana
USA
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Posted - Sep 01 2010 : 11:43:34 AM
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That is great! I use white vinegar for cleaning everything. This is just the best tip ever! :) Can't wait to dust!
Giddyup and Namaste Sisters! |
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Cherime
True Blue Farmgirl
1222 Posts
Cherime
Wasilla
Alaska
USA
1222 Posts |
Posted - Sep 02 2010 : 12:27:40 PM
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Dad warned the liquid and then shaved in the wax, not sure of the ratio. But be very CAREFUL on keeping the liquid warm while adding the wax. Bee's wax certainly can catch fire. Dad would saturate a cloth, flannel was his favorite and smooth the stuff on. Then let sit and hand rub. That is actually where the term "hand rubbed finish" came from. I also understand that linseed oil if actually as good as olive oil in this instance. Another thing for rough wood is to just rub the wax on and buff it into the wood. Smooths out cracks and stuff.
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harmonyfarm
True Blue Farmgirl
785 Posts
Debbie
Southeastern
Ohio
USA
785 Posts |
Posted - Sep 16 2010 : 12:46:28 PM
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So, I've been using this furniture polish for a couple of weeks now and I gotta say my wood furniture and woodwork have never looked better. I thought I would speed up the dusting process by wearing a pair of cotton work gloves as my dustrag. I lightly saturated the palm of the glove and let it soak in. Then it was so easy to dust in tight corners by just using the finger parts. And you'll never believe this. Wearing the gloves made my hands look so nice. The olive oil softened my hands and the acid in the vinegar exfoliated my fingers. I got a manicure while I was dusting...I'M NOT KIDDING!!!
Debbie
"If you can't find the time to do it right...how will you find the time to do it over" |
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patchworkpeace
True Blue Farmgirl
478 Posts
Judy
Jackson
Michigan
USA
478 Posts |
Posted - Sep 17 2010 : 05:18:04 AM
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Debbie,
So glad you mentioned that, nothing like multi-tasking!
Judy
Success is measured not by the position one reaches but by the obstacles one has to overcome to reach it. Booker T. Washington |
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MamaCrunch
True Blue Farmgirl
161 Posts
Nasvhille
TN
USA
161 Posts |
Posted - Oct 25 2010 : 2:09:28 PM
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I'm about to polish all my furniture!! Do you know how long a batch of polish will keep? I don't want to make a whole bottle and have it start to smell.
Never been this excited to polish my furniture!!
Farmgirl #2161
Just tryin' to homestead in the middle of a suburban neighborhood!
Blog~ http://thelittleboygreen.com <<I've been slackin' on the updates! |
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Italiangirl
Farmgirl at Heart
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Terrie
ct
USA
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Posted - Dec 01 2010 : 05:59:23 AM
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And you use the left over and make a Salad. LOL> Could not help myself. Now I'm hungry.
100% Italian no addatives or perservatives |
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