Rating of the best products for polishing glass and furniture: choosing polishes that make the surface shiny

Wax-based polish

Any polish contains a main component, which determines its main task and scope of use. Most often, furniture polishes are made on the basis of wax and silicone. It happens that active substances are mixed in one bottle to achieve a better result. Wax is the most popular component of furniture polish.

It can be natural and synthetic. Both waxes do an excellent job of polishing furniture, filling in minor scratches, and giving the furniture a neat appearance.

Synthetic wax is more affordable than natural wax, but is in no way inferior in quality to its counterpart. Most often, a solvent is added to furniture polish with wax, which sometimes has a bad effect on the respiratory system. Usually you can see kerosene or white spirit in the composition.

What do we need to polish wooden furniture?

To polish furniture, special products are used, which can be alcohol-based, water-based, turpentine-based or wax-based. It should be taken into account that only soft products that do not contain scrubbing, abrasive particles or chemical components are suitable for polishing furniture. Abrasive particles injure the surface of the wood and can ruin its texture, remove or scratch the outer protective layer, so we do not consider harsh abrasive products.

It is advisable to use a soft material as a polishing material :

• cotton napkins,
• special polishing wheels,
• felt and flannel,
• velvet or fleece.

These fabrics provide a soft polishing effect; due to their fleecy nature, they do not scratch the surface and perfectly absorb the polishing agent. and materials, paper or brushes to polish furniture

Types of furniture polishes

In addition to dividing according to the main active ingredient, polishes are also divided according to the effect they have on furniture.

• Polish for shine and removing minor scratches - most often this is a product containing wax. Furniture polish with wax is very economical, since it can be used rarely. But do not forget that immediately after application you should not touch the furniture; you risk seeing fingerprints and stains on its surface.
• Polish with a tinting effect – it contains paint particles that successfully refresh the appearance of furniture. In addition, they not only tint, but also make the furniture shiny and create an antistatic effect (that is, the surface will repel dust).
• Polish for lacquered furniture is placed in a separate group, since not every brand of product can be used for this specific surface. If you do not want to lose the shine of the varnish or see unsightly stains on the furniture, purchase a polish with a special mark.

  

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Care of laminated chipboard furniture

Modern materials used in the manufacture of cabinet furniture make it possible to reduce its maintenance to a minimum amount of time and effort. The first and main guarantee of the durability of furniture made from laminated chipboard is careful handling. Furniture made from laminated chipboard does not require special care. Such furniture should be protected from liquid getting into the joints; hot objects cannot be placed on its surface without a heat-insulating gasket. It is better to remove dust with a soft, dry cloth (flannel, plush). To remove various stains and refresh the surface of furniture, use special polishes to clean it.

To maintain the beauty and durability of your furniture, we recommend following these rules:

• The recommended indoor air temperature is not lower than +2°C and not higher than +40°C, relative humidity is 45-70%. A significant deviation from the specified regime leads to a significant deterioration in the consumer qualities of the furniture.
• Do not place furniture closer than 0.5 - 0.7 m from heating appliances and other heat sources, and do not expose furniture to direct sunlight, which causes aging of the decorative coating and leads to deformation of furniture parts.
• When operating drawers, sliding doors and swing doors, do not use excessive force.
• Protect the surface of the furniture and its structural elements from mechanical damage.
• Furniture made from chipboard and MDF is afraid of solvents, gasoline, abrasives and scourers, bleaches, ammonia, chlorine, steam, mastic, and wax.
• A napkin or cloth should not be kept on the surface for more than 5 minutes.
• It is better to remove stains immediately.
• Furniture should not be scraped or rubbed with abrasives, as well as aggressive solvents or gasoline.
• Chipboard cannot be cleaned with soda or soda solution.

Maximum permissible load:

• For shelves of cabinets and racks made of chipboard - 15-20 kg (depending on the thickness of the shelf);
• For glass shelves - up to 5 kg;
• At the bottom of the boxes - 10-15 kg (depending on the type of box).

In addition to general recommendations, certain rules for caring for various furniture surfaces should be followed:

How to deal with stains on laminated chipboard and MDF...

• A fresh greasy stain on a chipboard should be immediately wiped with a solution of water and baby soap, or wipe the stain with a damp cloth, apply another cloth soaked in a solution of alcohol, acetone or white spirit, vinegar for a short time (no more than a minute) apply to the stain, then quickly wipe with a soft dry cloth or cloth. Grease stains can be removed from furniture chipboard using a melamine sponge; the main thing is not to overdo it and not to rub too hard.
• A greasy stain on an MDF door or furniture can be removed using simple laundry soap, or you can also use ammonia and then polish it.
• To eliminate extraneous odors, chipboard shelves in the closet can be wiped with a barely damp cloth with a weak solution of potassium permanganate or soap, but after that you must wipe with a dry cloth.
• “Polish 2” also copes well with stains on furniture of any origin.
• If the stain cannot be removed, it can be covered with a laminate pencil.
• Stains from juice, wine, chocolate - with a simple damp napkin.
• Coffee stain - ethyl alcohol or ammonia.
• Stains from varnish, cosmetics - lightly apply a sponge with acetone.

If there are swellings on the furniture, then you need to put several layers of paper on them and iron them on top with a hot iron.

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Popular brands of furniture polishes

In stores you can find a large number of furniture polishes from various manufacturers. But which remedy should you choose? Read our review of models

1. Furniture polish "Pronto" is the most popular and frequently purchased product. It is universal - it cleans furniture, gives it shine without streaks, and produces an antistatic effect. Pronto sprays and creams do not have a strong odor, which, according to reviews, is a very important nuance for some consumers. This product can be used to treat wooden, plastic, and enamel surfaces.
2. Chirton is a wax-based spray. It does an excellent job of cleaning furniture and adding shine to surfaces made of wood, ceramics, and marble. Suitable for enameled, chrome-plated surfaces. Chirton polishes contain a perfume fragrance.
3. Emsal polish is suitable only for wooden furniture. Cleans perfectly, moisturizes, fills minor scratches. Does not contain silicone or wax.
4. "Mebelux" is an anti-dust furniture polish. It copes well with dust settling on the surface of wood, glass, ceramics, marble and so on.
5. "Cinderella" is an inexpensive furniture cleaning product. Can remove dust and dirt, mask shallow scratches.

Kinds

Polishes differ in the effect they have on the surfaces being treated.

Wax

Designed to add shine and disguise minor damage (shallow scratches, for example). When using this type of product, re-application is not required soon - the wax film lingers on the treated area for a long time.

However, it also has disadvantages - fingerprints become noticeable on surfaces.

Tinting

They contain paint that adds brightness and shine and masks minor damage. Often this type of polish contains antistatic components that repel dust particles from the areas treated with it.

Anti-scratch

They contain wax that fills scratches and other damage, making them less noticeable.

For varnished products

Such products belong to a separate group. Universal compounds are not suitable for furniture coated with varnish, as they dry out the surface.

How to use furniture polishes correctly?

Furniture polish, which usually has good reviews, must be used correctly and for its intended purpose.

If you want to get a pleasant experience from using this product, do not forget about the basic rules of its use. Before treatment, the furniture must be wiped with a cloth and washed if necessary, but the surface must be dry before applying polishes. If you purchased a spray, keep it approximately 30 cm from the surface when spraying.

Gently apply the cream onto a clean sponge or cloth and rub in until completely absorbed. The frequency of use of the spray or cream depends on the brand of the product, as well as the surface being treated and its function. A table that is used constantly should be cleaned weekly, but shelves and cabinets should be cleaned once a month.

What does the polish contain?

Regardless of the consistency (cream or aerosol) of the polish, the main components are approximately the same:

1. The wax in the polish can be either natural or synthetic. The second option will cost less. It is thanks to wax that the surface is leveled and all minor defects are filled. After applying the polish with wax, the furniture begins to shine. Well suited for wooden interior items.
2. Silicone is needed so that the surface treated with polish dries faster. In addition, it is able to mask microcracks and add brightness to furniture.
3. Antistatic agents in the polish are needed to remove static electricity from the surface, thereby preventing the rapid settling of dust.
4. Various oils moisturize wooden surfaces and prevent them from drying out.
5. If the polish contains surfactants, such a product will not only polish the surface, but also clean it of dirt. You should wear gloves when working with this type of polish.

   

In addition to the above components, the polish may contain various fragrances to impart a light aroma to the surface being treated and a coloring pigment that maintains the brightness of the color of the furniture and masks minor imperfections.

How to make polish at home?

Some people do not tolerate any chemicals in their home. In this case, furniture polish can be prepared from natural ingredients with your own hands. You need to take 7 tablespoons of flax oil, two tablespoons of crushed beeswax and 10 drops of essential oil to your taste.

Slowly melt the wax in a water bath, then add flax oil, mix and drip essential oil. When the mixture has cooled and acquired an even color, it can be used. This polish will act on furniture no worse than that purchased in a store and will not cause harm to health.

Polish is a furniture care product that should never be forgotten. Regular use of this product will prolong the life and beauty of your furniture. Furniture polishes are a guarantee of maintaining cleanliness in the house.