Restore the Shine of Your Wooden Dining Table with These Pro Tips

Food is best served hot, but keeping hot dishes on your wooden table can ruin its appearance. Use the cleaning tips given here to restore its shine.

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A trendy wooden table can bring alive your dining space. Did you know you can keep the shine and lustrous finish of your table intact for a long time? With regular use, there’s bound to be water rings and other stains on your table. Clean them up immediately to maintain your wooden table’s good looks. If it starts looking dull, use the simple and useful tips given below.

1) Use Mayonnaise

Head to your kitchenand grab a bottle of mayonnaise. Scoop some mayo out of the bottle and spread it on your wooden table. Let it rest on the table for a couple of hours. Use a clean rag to wipe it off your table. To get rid of the stickiness, wipe the table with a damp sponge. Now, polish your table with varnish.

2) Apply Wax

Identify the areas on your wooden table that have started to appear dull. Apply wax on these areas with a lint-free cloth. This should restore your table’s shine.

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3) Use Oil and Lemon

Add 3-4 drops of lime juice in a bowl of mineral oil. Mix well. Dip a sponge in this solution and gently rub it on the dull parts of your wooden table. Do not use a harsh scrubbing pad as it will leave scratch marks on your wooden table.

4) Use Olive Oil and Vinegar

Pour a cup of olive oil in an empty spray bottle. Add 1/4th cup of vinegar and shake well. Now, spray the solution on the dull areas of your wooden table and buff the table using a lint-free cloth. Your wooden table will start shining like the day you bought it.  

Restoring the shine of your wooden table is simple and easy. For cleaning gravy spills or oil stains from your wooden table, use liquid dishwashing detergent.

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