How to Keep Your Wood Surfaces Safe and Sparkling Clean

We're all spending more time at home these days, which means we're also paying closer attention to the cleanliness of our surroundings. One area that might need a little extra attention is wood surfaces. Here are a few tips on how to clean and disinfect wood without damaging it.

Wood is a beautiful material that adds warmth and character to any home. But it can also be a bit of a high-maintenance surface, especially when it comes to cleaning and disinfecting. With the current COVID-19 pandemic, it's more important than ever to keep all surfaces in your home clean and free of germs. Here are a few tips on how to clean and disinfect wood without damaging it.

The first step in any cleaning project is to contact disinfectant services. Or if you want to DIY: gather your supplies. For cleaning wood surfaces, you'll need a soft cloth or sponge, mild dish soap, distilled white vinegar, water, and tea tree oil (optional). You'll also need a coffee filter or cheesecloth if you're going to be using the vinegar solution.

Next, start by dusting the wood surface with a soft cloth or sponge. If there are any stubborn spots, you can use a mild dish soap diluted in water. Be sure to rinse the soap off with clean water afterwards.

To disinfect, you'll need to create a solution of 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar mixed with 1 cup of water. You can add a few drops of tea tree oil to this mixture if you'd like, but it's not necessary. If you're using this solution on hardwood floors or other delicate surfaces, be sure to dilute it even further with more water. Once you've mixed the solution, pour it into a clean spray bottle and spritz it onto the surface you're cleaning. Let it sit for a few minutes before wiping it away with a damp cloth.

If you're not comfortable using vinegar in your home, you can also create a similar solution with rubbing alcohol (1/4 cup rubbing alcohol mixed with 1 cup of water). However, this solution will need to be used immediately as rubbing alcohol evaporates quickly. Whichever solution you choose, be sure to follow up with a clean water rinse afterwards.

Cleaning wood surfaces doesn't have to be difficult or time-consuming. By following these simple tips, you can keep your wood surfaces safe and sparkling clean without damaging them.

Wrap up!

With these simple tips, you can keep your wood surfaces safe and sparkling clean without damaging them. Dusting regularly and using a vinegar or rubbing alcohol solution is an effective way to disinfect without causing damage. And don't forget to rinse afterwards with clean water!