5 Homemade Solutions To Make Wood Shine

Although there is now furniture and floors made of different materials, wood remains a favorite  of millions of people around the world. With that in mind, today we will talk about 5 homemade solutions to make wood shine. 

This elegant and attractive touch that wood usually gives to the spaces  of the house makes many prefer it over other elements.

However, sometimes we have difficulty keeping it in good condition and we notice that  over time it loses its luster or looks completely aged.

The good news is that there are several homemade solutions that allow us to polish it to give it a fresh, shiny look.

Below, we’ll share the most effective ones so that you don’t hesitate to use them on all objects of this type of material you have at home.

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1. Beeswax and turpentine to make the wood shine

With this natural preparation, you will be able to polish all your wooden furniture  without staining or altering its color.

Made from beeswax and turpentine, these two ingredients with an oily texture leave the surface smooth and shiny.

Ingredients

• ¼ cup of grated beeswax (50 g)
• ¼ cup of turpentine (62 ml)

Preparation

• Put the grated beeswax in a bowl and melt in a double boiler.
• As it heats up, stir it well with a spatula or wooden spoon.
• When it is already melted, remove it from the heat and mix it little by little with the turpentine.

• Once you have the desired mixture, pour it into a container with a screw cap.
• Optionally, you can add scented essential oils to slightly mitigate the strong turpentine smell.

mode of use

• Take the necessary amount and rub it on the floor or furniture with the help of a cloth.

2. Olive and lemon oil to brighten the wood of the furniture

For those opaque and aged-looking furniture, this olive oil  and lemon polish  is the best solution.

Natural fats give a shine to the surface and create a protective layer against dust. For its part, the lemon has a disinfectant action, allowing to leave them very clean.

Ingredients

• ½ cup of olive oil (167 g)
• ¼ cup of lemon juice (62 ml)

Preparation

• In this case, you can use refined olive oil, as we will not use it for health or aesthetic purposes.
• Mix it with the lemon juice and make sure to mix them well.

mode of use

• Spread the product on the surface you want to clean and polish it with the help of a microfiber cloth or cotton.

3. Vaseline to make wood shine

The Vaseline  is a petroleum derivative whose texture allows us to leave as new wooden furniture they acquired a matte tone.

It can be combined with a little alcohol to remove all sorts of accumulated dirt and grease.

Ingredients

• 3 scoops of petroleum jelly (45 g)

• 2 scoops of alcohol (20 ml)

Preparation

• Place the petroleum jelly in a bowl and mix with alcohol until you get a homogeneous product.

mode of use

• Spread a thin layer of product over floors or wooden fixtures and begin scrubbing with a clean cloth.

4. Almond oil and white vinegar to brighten wood

This homemade  polish is a good alternative for polishing damaged or difficult stained wood.  

It is a great solution against the marks left by the glasses and against the loss of shine of the varnish.

Ingredients

• ¾ cup of almond oil (250 g)
• ¼ cup of white vinegar (62 ml)

Preparation

• Place the almond oil in a container and mix it with white vinegar

mode of use

• Apply the product on the wood and rub vigorously with a cloth or mop.

5. Linseed oil to make wood shine

A combination of  linseed oil  and turpentine also serves to leave the wood as if it were just purchased.

However, we must warn that it should be used sparingly, as  its excess can leave greasy surfaces.

Ingredients

• ½ cup linseed oil (167 g)
• ¼ cup of turpentine (62 ml)

Preparation

• Heat a little linseed oil and mix it with turpentine until you get a homogeneous product.

mode of use

• Take a couple of tablespoons of polish and rub over the wood with the help of a cloth.

Haven’t tried these products yet? We invite you to prepare the one that most caught your attention to prove that, by spending  very little, you can improve the appearance of all the wooden elements in your home.