Woman's Day Cleaning Mistake #7

[Shlamoof]

Mistake #7: You use furniture polish every time you dust.

Furniture polish and oils were used in the old days when furniture didn’t have a protective topcoat. However, they are an unnecessary step with today’s finishes. If you have a piece you inherited, you may want to continue to use furniture wax or oil occasionally; however, stick with the same product to avoid buildup on the finish—using a variety of products with different base ingredients case can create a gummy residue due to chemical reactions. To clean more modern pieces, use a lightly damp (meaning just a few drops of water) microfiber cloth and dust with the grain, says Tandberg. If you see water drops on the surface after you clean, the rag is too wet. Photo: Shutterstock

Found at: Woman's Day

[Shlamoof]

Not guilty at all, I never use polish.

[johnny4ever]

not guilty

[MamaJane]

 This new furniture I have needs it. It picks up finger prints so easy.  However some of my older stuff doesn't

[jdy9440]

Not guilty, I use a damp microfiber most often, or just a dry one.

[Momtogirls0823]

Good to know!  tfs!

[Tfor2]

 not guilty!

[Caitlin411]

I usually dust with my vacuum. If there are smudges that need cleaning I use a damp rag and dry it right away.

[itsallabtthem84]

I don't.