Cleaning Painted Wood Shelves

Natural ways to clean untreated wood furniture.
Cleaning painted wood shelves. If you d prefer a cleaning alternative feel free to use vinegar or ammonia instead. Because most cabinets are painted with a high gloss or semi gloss paint they will be more durable and easier to wipe clean than say a matte finish wall paint but you do want to take care not to use anything so harsh that you end up striping the paint or. Top coat with polyurethane. Additional tips and advice.
Dusting the shelves periodically at least weekly will help extend the time between needed deep cleanings. With a little bit of tlc your painted wood fixtures will be squeaky clean in no time. Wood furniture that is untreated that is unfinished or unsealed behaves much like a fresh unused board porous and absorbent. Wash the surface with a moment material and clean water.
On the off shot that oil makes wipe the cabinets with smelling salts and water. When cleaning these surfaces create a soapy mixture with dish soap and warm water then wipe down the painted wood surface. If you have painted cabinet doors either your own diy project or the work of a professional there are some things to keep in mind. Water based polyurethane can be used with both latex and alkyd painted surfaces and will not alter the color unlike oil based polyurethanes which add a yellowish tint clean the shelves well before application and let the polyurethane dry for several days before putting the shelves back in service.