How do you clean the surface of a wood table? (Explained)

Wooden furniture, especially tables, is an essential part of many homes. The beauty of natural wood and the distinctive design of the table reflect a special artistic touch in home decor.

Over time, your wooden table may become stained, dusted, and scratched. Therefore, keeping it clean and taking care of it is essential to ensure its longevity and distinctive appearance.

In this post, we will give you simple and effective steps to clean the surface of your wooden table, to preserve its elegance and brilliance as if it is new.

The importance of knowing the type of the table to choose the appropriate products.

Before we start on the methods of cleaning the surface of tables, we should first know that cleaning methods differ depending on the type of wood used in manufacturing the table.

1- Solid wooden furniture

It is furniture made from a solid piece of wood, without the use of additional or composite materials.

Sample : such as oak, beech, walnut, and mahogany.

Recommended Products: Cleaning products that contain natural oils help maintain the flexibility and shine of the wood.

2- Laminated wooden furniture.

Furniture consisting of particleboard covered with a thin layer of wood.

Types: such as plywood and fiberboard.

Products: Cleaners that do not contain strong chemicals, as these substances can damage the paint or wood covering.

3- Furniture made of veneer wood.

It is furniture that consists of a base (which may be of different materials) covered by a thin layer of natural wood.
Suitable products: Mild products that do not cause cracking or peeling of the veneer.

Tools required to clean the surface of a wood table.

After we took a general overview of the types of wood used in making tables and the products recommended for cleaning them, in this part we will explain the tools needed to clean each of the previous types.

Tool/Type	Solid wood furniture	Laminated wooden	Furniture made of veneer wood
Main Material	Solid wood	Laminated chipboard	Base covered with a thin layer of wood
Fabric	Smooth to maintain the wood surface	Smooth to avoid paint scratching or cracking	Soft to protect the thin layer from scratching
Water	Warm with natural stain soap	Warm only, avoid using strong detergents	Warm with soft soap to clean the surface
Wood cleaner	Natural with wood nourishing oils	Free of strong materials to protect the cover	Lightly to avoid damage to the veneer layer
Wood Polish	A natural polish to give the wood shine and protect it	Light to maintain appearance without affecting the coat	Light to maintain the shine and beauty of the veneer layer
Key tips	Use products containing oils to preserve the wood	Avoid harsh products that may damage the paint or coating	Maintain a thin layer by avoiding harsh materials

How do you clean the surface of a wood table?

As we mentioned previously, each type of table surface has a way to clean it. In this part, we will discuss how to clean each type separately.

Steps/Type	Solid wood	Laminated wooden	Furniture made of veneer wood
Preparation	Move the table to a ventilated area	Move table away from sunlight and heat sources	Move to an area free of moisture
Dust removal	Using a soft brush	Soft fabric in circular motions	Soft brush or dry cloth
Cleaning	A solution of warm water and soft Fastyl soap	A solution of warm water and soft soap	A mild solution of warm water and soft Fastyl soap
Drying	Dry soft fabric	Dry soft fabric	Dry soft fabric
Care	Use almond or walnut oil
Protection	Wood polish	Special polish for veneered wood	Special veneer protector

How to clean a wood table that is sticky?

A sticky wooden table may be a challenge for you while cleaning it, and here you must deal with it differently through the previous cleaning, so that we add an additional component to the previous steps, which is vinegar, which has a magical effect on removing sticky stains from the surfaces of the wooden tables.

Now let us begin the steps.

Prepare the cleaning solution: In a small bowl, mix warm water with a little soft soap.

• Soak the cloth in the solution and mix well.
• Gently wipe the wooden table with the damp cloth, emphasizing sticky areas.
• Change the solution if it becomes contaminated or dark.
• Use vinegar :In a bowl, mix warm water with a small amount of white vinegar.
• Use this solution to wipe the table with a clean cloth.
• Make sure to wipe the table afterwards with a clean cloth dampened with fresh water to remove any vinegar residue.
• Dry the table: Use a clean, dry cloth to dry the table completely. Make sure the table is completely dry before placing anything on it