Wood is a timeless material, which gives a feeling of warmth to the home and gives a unique welcoming tone.
When you also have it in the kitchen, however, it is very easy for the surfaces of the furniture to become sticky due to the accumulation of residues and grease.
Luckily, there are some fantastic, natural remedies to not only clean sticky wood, but also polish it from top to bottom. Let’s discover together all the tricks you can use and obtain an impeccable kitchen!
Marseille soap
At the top of the list of remedies you can use for your wood is Marseille soap which, with its degreasing and cleaning properties, proves to be a precious ally in cleaning sticky wood.
In fact, it will be fantastic for removing even the most stubborn encrustations that mostly affect the area under the furniture, with all the splashes and vapors from the kitchen.
Mix a diluted solution of Marseille soap in warm water and use a soft cloth to clean the affected surfaces. Scrub until all the dirt is gone and rinse thoroughly.
Sodium bicarbonate
Baking soda is a delicate abrasive and a powerful cleaning agent, so you won’t be able to give up using it to clean kitchen wood.
In this case you will have to create a thick paste with 2 tablespoons of bicarbonate and water until you obtain the consistency of a gel.
Apply it on a soft sponge , pass it over the furniture and leave to act for a few minutes before rubbing with a damp cloth. This step will effectively remove sticky buildup without damaging the wood finish.
Finally rinse and done!
Apple cider vinegar
Apple cider vinegar is known for its polishing and degreasing properties, it will be of great help to rekindle your wood if it is particularly dull.
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Mix equal parts water and apple cider vinegar in a spray bottle and spray it on the tacky surface of the wood; Leave it to act for a few minutes then rub gently with a cloth dampened in water and move on to cleaning the wood.
It won’t take long for the apple cider vinegar to dissolve the sticky residue and give the wood a natural freshness!
This remedy can also be ideal for cleaning the wood every day, in order to maintain its shine over time.
Lemon juice
Lemon juice not only adds a fresh note to kitchen wood, but is also an effective natural degreaser.
The most famous citrus fruit in the world, together with the vinegar we have just seen, is one of the most loved and appreciated solutions for eliminating sticky stains that usually arise in the kitchen.
Press and filter the juice of a lemon ; then mix it with a little water and apply this solution on the sticky areas , using a soft sponge.
Leave it to act for a few minutes before drying with a cloth. Lemon will be essential to eliminate stickiness and perfume the environment.
Cleaning spray
And why not prepare a real cleaning spray to use every time the wood in the kitchen becomes sticky?
An effective solution can be prepared by mixing 1 glass of water , 2 glasses of apple cider vinegar and 3 drops of essential oil such as tea tree or lavender.
This spray is effective in daily cleaning of wood, especially in areas most prone to becoming sticky. Spray the solution and wipe with a cloth to keep the wood fresh and free of residue.
To further see how to polish wood, I show you my trick in a dedicated video:
Warnings
In order to ensure that the wood is not damaged, test the remedies first in inconspicuous corners.