In a Nutshell
- For day to day cleaning a simple wipe down with a feather duster or soft microfibre cloth.
- Wipe away fingerprints and marks with an e-cloth (or soft microfibre cloth)
- For a deeper clean spray your high gloss surface with water and clean with an e-cloth – then buff dry with a soft, dry cloth.
Also, how do you deep clean lacquer furniture?
Spray a small amount of solvent-based furniture cleaner on a dry rag and wipe the lacquer gently, starting with a small section. Wipe this away immediately with a damp cloth and then dry the area with a dry cloth. Repeat this process, working in manageable sections, until the lacquer is clean.
Then, how do you care for lacquered furniture?
Lacquer colour will fade if left in direct sunlight over a prolonged period. To keep these looking good simply use a feather duster or a soft cloth to remove everyday dust. Protect from spillages which will soak in to the natural wood and be difficult to remove. If moving your furniture, never drag it.
What is the best way to clean black lacquer furniture?
The best way to clean black lacquer is to use a soft, damp cloth that has been wrung of all moisture. Be sure to only use soft cotton or flannel. Never coarse fabrics or paper towels as they can cause scratching.
How do you restore a lacquer finish?
Spray a wet coat of pure lacquer thinner on a surface that has cracks, orange peel or roughness. The thinner will emulsify the surface and the defects should disappear when it hardens again. You can get the same results by spraying a full wet coat of thinned-down lacquer.
How do you get stains out of lacquer?
Scrape to remove any excess lacquer immediately. Flush acetone through the stain to an absorbent pad underneath. When no more stain is being removed, change pads and flush well with a dry-cleaning solvent such as Afta Cleaning Fluid. Allow to dry thoroughly.
What can I put over lacquer?
Covering the Finish
Polyurethane will not bond or grip well with the lacquer and will peel off over time with general use. Instead, use an alkyd varnish. Alkyd varnishes are a polyester resin that will adhere better and repair more easily.
Can you use pledge on lacquer?
For a quick clean, I just use Pledge. NEVER WINDEX! The ammonia in Windex can cause lacquer finishes on any type to break down, cloud, and turn brittle. It’s also important you use 100% cotton cloths, the softer the better.
What home remedy cleans wood furniture?
Use a mix of equal parts distilled white vinegar and extra-virgin olive oil. Use a soft cloth to rub the mixture with the wood’s grain and then wipe off with a clean cloth.
What do mineral spirits do to wood?
As a solvent, mineral spirits work to cut through stubborn grime and buildup from polish, wax, and oils. Adding more mineral spirits to the cloth as necessary, continue rubbing the wood until the cloth no longer picks up any residue.
How do you get scuff marks off lacquered furniture?
Level a large scratch, after coloring the wood, by sanding it lightly with 600-grit sandpaper, then dabbing it with lacquer-based clear nail polish, using the applicator that comes in the bottle, instructs This Old House. The lacquer will soften the old finish, and the scratch should disappear.
