Antique furniture

To remove old wax, dampen a piece of course cloth with cleaning fluid. (I recommend LIBERON antique cleaner restorer). Proceed by rubbing the wood in the direction of the grain. The wax will gradually soften and build up into a sludge and must be wiped from the surface with a clean rag before it dries out. Continue doing this until the wood is smooth and no more dirt comes off. You may have to use wire or steel wool 0000 grade (very fine) to remove thick wax. Dip it in the fluid as before but don't rub too vigorously. Finally clean the surface using a soft cloth and white spirit.

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If you are unable to purchase a propriety brand of cleaner, you can make some yourself by mixing 4 parts white spirit to 1 part linseed oil.