How to Clean a Maple Kitchen Table

Maple is a common hardwood used to create flooring and furniture. Providing your kitchen with a warm glow, maple tables are a durable wood that will complement a variety of kitchen designs and decor. With the proper care and cleaning, your maple kitchen table will last a lifetime. Cleaning your maple kitchen table requires a few common household items. Regular cleaning will help keep it looking its best for years. Does this Spark an idea?

Instructions

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Dust your maple kitchen table once a day with a dry, lint-free cloth. Regular dusting removes abrasive particles that can scratch the wood.

2

Remove spills as soon as possible by wiping the maple wood with a clean, lint-free cloth dampened in cool water. Wipe smudges and fingerprints off the maple with a lint-free cloth dampened with cool water.

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Mist a lint-free cloth with wood furniture cleaner and wipe your table with the damp cloth. Always wipe with the wood grain. Commercial furniture cleaner is available at department stores. Alternatively, create your own homemade wood cleaner by mixing 3 cups of white vinegar with 6 tsp. of light olive oil in a spray bottle. Only use the homemade cleaner on sealed wood.

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Protect your maple kitchen table by always using coaster for glasses. Furthermore, do not set hot plates on the table. Excess heat and moisture will leave unsightly and difficult-to-remove discolorations on your maple kitchen table.