Wooden furniture accumulates a lot of dirt over the years from the air and from being touched. As the layer of dirt gets thicker and thicker, every beautiful piece of wooden furniture loses its shine and elegance. To restore the natural beauty of wood, it is important to clean it properly, because the wrong cleaning agent can quickly ruin wood. 

Before thorough cleaning, the wooden furniture should first be thoroughly dusted. Remove the dust with soft, lint-free cloths. Deeper crevices can be made dust-free with a hoover and a brush attachment.

A good cleaning agent is a mixture of ash and mayonnaise. To do this, mix the two well in a ratio of 1:1 to form a paste. The mayonnaise contains oils that penetrate deep into the wood pores. The ash acts as a mild abrasive. 

Gently work the paste into the wood with a damp cloth, rubbing in the direction of the wood grain. The paste can be left to work overnight. 

The next day, wipe all treated surfaces with a clean, damp cloth and then dry. 

For more stubborn discolouration caused by old liquids, repeat the process again. Warm the area with a hair dryer beforehand. Reheat occasionally when rubbing in.