What Not to Clean Wood Furniture With: 7 Harmful Substances to Avoid
Never clean finished or unfinished wood furniture with vinegar, bleach, ammonia, undiluted essential oils, abrasive powders (like baking soda), silicone-based polishes, or alkaline detergents (pH > 9.5). These substances degrade lignin, swell cellulose fibers, strip protective finishes, corrode underlying adhesives,…