How do you clean wooden dresser drawers? (2023)

What can I use to clean my wood dresser drawers?

Spray a clean white cloth with a wood cleaning spray (dusting sprays are fine). If you do not have wood cleaning spray on hand, you can make your own using a recipe provided by Dilla Services-- just place ½ cup of white vinegar and 1 tsp. of olive oil (light) in a spray bottle. Shake it well before using.

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Try mixing a weak solution of water and dishwashing soap. Dip a soft cloth in the solution, wring it out and wipe the entire piece. You want a damp cloth, not a wet one. Don't saturate the wood, and rinse your cloth often.

Mix equal parts of vinegar and water in a cup. The acidic solution helps remove sticky residue and worn out varnish from your table. Dip your sponge into the solution and start wiping down the table completely. Avoid scrubbing with too much pressure as it will leave scratch marks on the surface of your table.

Scrub the wood down using soapy water or a combination of detergent, bleach, and water to clean the wood. Always remember to protect yourself with proper safety equipment from the fumes of the cleaner and any mold spores. If the wood isn't cleaned the first time, don't be afraid to restart the process.

Despite being sold as a furniture polish, you should also avoid using Pledge on your wood, as it builds up waxy layers of silicone that may hide imperfections but not actually help treat the wood in any way.

Simply grab a microfiber cloth and make a solution of warm water and liquid dish soap, and wipe the cabinets down. The interior of your kitchen cabinets should only really be cleaned once every 2-3 months.

Bacteria and germs can permeate wood which causes the awful “old-smell”. To eliminate the smell, kill the bacteria and germs by cleaning the inside of the drawers and all surfaces with a sponge dampened with vinegar, Murphy's Oil Wood Soap, hydrogen peroxide, or any anti-fungal detergents.

How do you clean a used dresser?

For hard surfaces

“I make a mixture of dish soap, hot water, and white vinegar to clean the surface,” she says, which can be used to scrub it clean. For any lingering stains, they use a Magic Eraser. Another tip we spotted on the Rising Geminis' TikTok is using oil to shine up wood after it's all cleaned up.