How to remove scratches on wooden furniture: home remedies

Wooden furniture is always a stylish and versatile interior solution. However, scratches often appear on surfaces that are difficult to hide.

With just two ingredients, you can solve this problem simply and effectively. The Sante Plus publication told us more about the life hack.

Oil and vinegar can help remove scratches on wooden surfaces. To do this, take 1 cup of wood oil and 1/2 cup of white vinegar.

Mix the wood oil and white vinegar in a container. Stir until a homogeneous texture is obtained. Then pour the mixture into a spray bottle and shake well.

Spray this solution on a soft cloth and gently rub the surface of the wooden furniture affected by scratches. Leave it to dry for a few minutes and wipe the surface with a dry, soft cloth to remove excess product.

Experts also recommend using olive oil and toothpaste to remove scratches on wood.

Mix toothpaste with olive oil or any other vegetable oil until a paste-like mixture is formed. Then wipe the scratches on the wooden furniture with this solution. Let the mixture work for a few minutes. After that, remove the remaining product with a soft cloth.

A mixture of olive oil and white vinegar will perfectly remove scratches on lacquered furniture. In a container, mix 180 ml of olive oil and 60 ml of white vinegar. Dampen a microfiber cloth or another cloth with the mixture and wipe the damaged surface. Repeat if necessary to achieve the desired result.

This simple, affordable, and environmentally friendly method will help you preserve the natural beauty of your wooden furniture. Olive oil and white vinegar are natural ingredients that nourish wood without damaging it. This life hack will perfectly cope with small scratches, for example, from animal claws. You can also use the mixture to refresh and shine other lacquered wooden furniture.

Earlier, OBOZREVATEL told you how to clean wooden furniture.

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