{"id":124,"date":"2012-06-12T09:19:40","date_gmt":"2012-06-12T13:19:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ijustgottashare.wordpress.com\/?p=124"},"modified":"2012-06-12T09:19:40","modified_gmt":"2012-06-12T13:19:40","slug":"taking-care-of-wood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.knowyouroots.com\/ijustgottashare\/2012\/06\/12\/taking-care-of-wood\/","title":{"rendered":"Taking Care of Wood"},"content":{"rendered":"

I never liked using harsh chemicals to clean. The idea of using items from my kitchen, things I can eat to clean always appealed to me. However, when my son was born, it became a mission \u2013 create a non-toxic home for Mathew.<\/p>\n

I did a lot of research but also a lot of experimenting.\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

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One of my favorite experiments was to stain an unfinished wood desk for Mathew to use. I decided to use tea. I simply steeped several bags of black tea in a Mason jar over-night and painted it on. It took four coats to get the desired color but it looked good. I only sealed it with olive oil, so over the last 7 years, it had gotten worn, but what doesn\u2019t?<\/p>\n

Here are some other ways I take care of wood in our home:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wood Polish <\/strong>\u2013 I mix 70% olive oil with 30% fresh lemon juice in a small jar (it will keep for a while in the refrigerator). When I want to use it, I shake vigorously, and then apply. The acid in the lemon juice cleans the wood and the olive oil nourishes it. I was so glad to choose this method of cleaning my wood as Mathew starting to chew on our coffee table, when he was teething.<\/p>\n

Scratches in wood<\/strong> \u2013 walnuts or pecan, whichever matches your wood better. Simply rub the nut into the scratch; it will camouflage the scratch.<\/p>\n

Water rings<\/strong> \u2013 Mayonnaise, leave on water ring over night and rub off. The ring should disappear.<\/p>\n

Wood Floors<\/strong> \u2013 Gotta love Murphy\u2019s Oil Soap but a lovely homemade recipe works as well and is cheaper.\u00a0 In a bucket of warm water add an ounce of Dr. Bronner\u2019s liquid soap, I prefer peppermint for its scent and anti-bacterial properties, and then add a \u00bc cup of white vinegar.<\/p>\n

How do you take care of the wood in your home? Please share and I will continue to share.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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