How to Clean a Coffee Table
Be it glass or wood, a coffee table will soon need a thorough cleaning if you use it regularly. You know how it goes - the occasional coffee rings that form on the bottom of your mug or God forbid an entire spilled cup! Coffee is not delicious when you have to slurp it off a table right? Lucky for you, we will reveal to you the secret to properly cleaning both glass and wooden coffee tables. And be careful next time you drink coffee!
Part 1: How to Clean a Wooden Table
First you have to choose a suitable cleaning solution. An all-purpose product won't do the job this time. In fact, it may do more harm than good. Multi-purpose cleaning products often contain heavy-duty chemicals that can easily dissolve the fine finish of your wooden coffee table. Choose a product that goes easy on wood and is alcohol-free - this is also very important.
If your wooden coffee table has been stored, say, in the basement or the attic, chances are it is covered in lots of grime. You may have to clean it a couple of times to fully restore its good looks. For easy reference, here is what you need to do:
Apply some wood oil soap on the surface of the coffee table and scrub with an old cloth. Add a few drops of water to make it foamy. You may have to put in some elbow grease in order to clean the table properly. In order to rinse the foam, moisten a clean cloth and thoroughly wipe the entire table. Make sure that there is no soapy residue.
Now that you've thoroughly cleaned your wooden coffee table, you may want to restore its good looks. After all, it's been stored for a long time and it probably looks a little dull. Are there any deep scratches? Here is a clever trick - fill the scratches with shoe polish of similar colour. You may want to re-coat the table with wood finish - this will take years of it. In order to keep it clean and fresh looking, use a home-made lemon wood polish - this is a great way to maintain your wooden coffee table.
Part 2: How to Clean a Glass Coffee Table
A glass coffee table is a great addition to any room. The reflective surface brightens up the place and invites guests to stay and enjoy a cup of aromatic beverage. Lucky for you, cleaning a glass coffee table is much easier than cleaning a wooden one. Here is what you need to do in order to clean it properly - just follow the few easy steps:
A) Clear the table - are there any mugs and fashion magazines on your coffee table? It's time to put them elsewhere for the time being. Later you can put them back on the table when it is properly cleaned.
B) Wipe the tabletop with a dry cloth - are there any spilled substances on your glass coffee table? It's best to wipe, blot and just remove them in any way possible. Use a dry cloth or paper towels - whatever rows your boat.
C) Deep cleaning - spray glass cleaner and use an old cloth (or paper towel) to wipe the table properly. And if you're not a big fan of commercial cleaning products, you can simply prepare yourself a home-made glass cleaner. According to this company which provides domestic cleaning in London all you need to do is to mix equal parts of water and vinegar - tackle grime, finger smudges and stains with it!
D) Use a dry cloth to wipe it clean - remove any remaining cleaning solution or moisture. And that's it. Congratulations, you managed to clean your glass coffee table successfully. Now you can put back all your magazines and cups on it and get onto making it dirty again.
Part 1: How to Clean a Wooden Table
First you have to choose a suitable cleaning solution. An all-purpose product won't do the job this time. In fact, it may do more harm than good. Multi-purpose cleaning products often contain heavy-duty chemicals that can easily dissolve the fine finish of your wooden coffee table. Choose a product that goes easy on wood and is alcohol-free - this is also very important.
If your wooden coffee table has been stored, say, in the basement or the attic, chances are it is covered in lots of grime. You may have to clean it a couple of times to fully restore its good looks. For easy reference, here is what you need to do:
Apply some wood oil soap on the surface of the coffee table and scrub with an old cloth. Add a few drops of water to make it foamy. You may have to put in some elbow grease in order to clean the table properly. In order to rinse the foam, moisten a clean cloth and thoroughly wipe the entire table. Make sure that there is no soapy residue.
Now that you've thoroughly cleaned your wooden coffee table, you may want to restore its good looks. After all, it's been stored for a long time and it probably looks a little dull. Are there any deep scratches? Here is a clever trick - fill the scratches with shoe polish of similar colour. You may want to re-coat the table with wood finish - this will take years of it. In order to keep it clean and fresh looking, use a home-made lemon wood polish - this is a great way to maintain your wooden coffee table.
Part 2: How to Clean a Glass Coffee Table
A glass coffee table is a great addition to any room. The reflective surface brightens up the place and invites guests to stay and enjoy a cup of aromatic beverage. Lucky for you, cleaning a glass coffee table is much easier than cleaning a wooden one. Here is what you need to do in order to clean it properly - just follow the few easy steps:
A) Clear the table - are there any mugs and fashion magazines on your coffee table? It's time to put them elsewhere for the time being. Later you can put them back on the table when it is properly cleaned.
B) Wipe the tabletop with a dry cloth - are there any spilled substances on your glass coffee table? It's best to wipe, blot and just remove them in any way possible. Use a dry cloth or paper towels - whatever rows your boat.
C) Deep cleaning - spray glass cleaner and use an old cloth (or paper towel) to wipe the table properly. And if you're not a big fan of commercial cleaning products, you can simply prepare yourself a home-made glass cleaner. According to this company which provides domestic cleaning in London all you need to do is to mix equal parts of water and vinegar - tackle grime, finger smudges and stains with it!
D) Use a dry cloth to wipe it clean - remove any remaining cleaning solution or moisture. And that's it. Congratulations, you managed to clean your glass coffee table successfully. Now you can put back all your magazines and cups on it and get onto making it dirty again.
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