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Cleaning A Sticky Wood Table: Dark & Light Wood Surfaces

• If you have a beautiful piece of wooden table at your home, then it is a possibility that its surface may get sticky. If this is the case with you also, don’t panic, as we are here to help you clean the sticky surface of your table.

• First of all, it is important to know the reason behind your table surface getting sticky. The accumulation of dust, grease, and grime are the most important factors that make your wooden surface sticky.

• A buildup of furniture polish, including oils or waxes, may also cause your surface to become sticky. However, you can easily clean the sticky surface of the wooden table, both the dark and the light wood surfaces, without the need of stripping and refinishing the surface of your table.

 How To Clean A Sticky Dark Wood Table?

When it comes to cleaning dark wood tables, make sure that the cleaning solution you are using doesn't contain traces of bleach, because, this can cause the furniture to lose its color. Go through the below-mentioned step-by-step process to clean a sticky dark wood table making sure to preserve its color, but, first collect the supplies needed for the job.

Supplies needed

• Water
• Black tea bags
• Lint-free cloth
• Furniture polish
• Bucket

• Step 1: Steep the tea bags

Start the process by getting a cup of boiling water. After that, take 3 black tea bags before leaving them to steep in the water for at least 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, take the tea bags off and leave the cup of tea to cool.

• Step 2: Clean the table

As soon as the tea is cool, take the lint-free cloth & dip it into the liquid before wiping the table according to the grain of the wood. Now, clean the table across the grain with the help of another cloth dipped in tea. Next, clean the table using a damp cloth.

Why use black tea for cleaning darkwood tables?

Black tea contains tannins that can help to further improve the colour and depth of dark wood tables. Due to the fact that the tea bags can darken the wood, it is important not to use black tea on light wood because it may change the colour of the table.

• Step 3: Dry the table

Drying the table is extremely important when it comes to preventing moisture from damaging your furniture. With the help of a new, dry cloth, buff the table dry.

•  Step 4: Apply furniture polish

Finally, it is time to put on or spread furniture polish to protect the surface of your table. Polishing your table will give it a beautiful shine.

How To Clean A Sticky Light Wood Table?

For cleaning the light wood table, gather the supplies needed and go through the step-by-step process mentioned below. You can also use this process for wooden tables of other colours.

Supplies needed

• Microfiber cloth
• Water
• White vinegar
• Bowl or dish
• Sponge

• Step 1: Wipe the table to remove dust

First of all, wipe the table with the help of a microfiber cloth to get rid of as much dirt and dust as possible. As soon as you are satisfied that the dust and dirt are completely gone, rinse before leaving the cloth to dry; it’ll come in handy again later!

• Step 2: Mix the water and vinegar

Now, take a bowl or dish before mixing vinegar and water in it in a 1:1 ratio. This solution will help to eradicate any sticky residue from the surface of your table.

• Step 3: Clean the table

Next, take a sponge, dip the smoother side into the solution and start cleaning! You need to be gentle when you scrub in order to prevent scratch marks on the table. Repeat this step as long as the sticky residue has been removed completely. After which, take a damp cloth to wipe the table before removing the solution.

• Step 4: Dry the table

As soon as the surface is clean, wipe it with the help of a dry cloth to eliminate any moisture, because moisture can damage the wood.

 Ways To Remove Sticky Residue From Wooden Tables

If the wooden surface still feels sticky, especially, after going through the steps mentioned above, then here are some of the additional ways that can help you in getting rid of any leftover sticky residue.

• Furniture polish

It is well known that furniture polish can give your table a shine. However, it can be used more than just giving shine to the table. To clean the sticky surface using a furniture polish, you simply need to rub the area gently with the help of a clean cloth and some polish to eradicate the sticky residue. You may need to repeat this step a few times to eliminate the residue completely.

• Mineral oil

Apply mineral oil directly to the sticky area & with the help of a clean cloth, gently scrub the surface. As soon as the residue has been removed, use another cloth to wipe away any excess oil.

• Nail polish remover

Nail polish remover can be the other option to clean the sticky surface. It can help you in removing sticky residue from wooden surfaces! First, apply a little bit of a solution to a cotton swab and rub over the residue smoothly in circular motions. Be careful not to apply the solution on areas alongside the sticky residue. Next, with the help of a dry cloth, get rid of the residue & then wipe the surface using a damp cloth to eliminate any leftover nail polish remover.

• Peanut butter

Peanut butter can also be used to get rid of sticky residue from the wooden surface. Simply, dab the area smoothly with peanut butter and leave it as long as the residue softens. Once it’s soft, use a clean cloth to get rid of the residue and the peanut butter altogether!

• Rubbing alcohol

With the help of a clean cloth, apply some rubbing alcohol to the surface directly to get rid of the residue. To tackle stubborn residue, place a cloth dipped in rubbing alcohol over the surface before leaving it to sit for several minutes. Once the residue softens, smoothly rub the surface using a cloth to eliminate the residue.

 Wrapping up

Congratulations! You now know the easy process of cleaning sticky surfaces from your wooden furniture.

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