How do I remove a buildup of nicotine from my wooden furniture?

In my last post I told you about removing bitumen (tar) from wood flooring. On a related subject, I have received a few enquiries about removing nicotine, particularly from furniture.

Some time ago I posted about a cheap oak chest of drawers bought from an antique shop. In this post I said, the reason it was so cheap was because it came in a house clearance from someone who had been a heavy smoker. The drawers were very dirty and covered in nicotine.I had been asked if Heritage Woodcare would remove all this buildup of nicotine and grime.

As Heritage Woodcare works by removing all the buildup of silicons, waxes, grease and grime and in the process also removing most white heat, ring and water marks I felt it would therefore, successfully remove all the buildup from the drawers including the nicotine and, at the same time, should make them smell a little fresher.

Heritage Woodcare is very easy to use . Give your bottle a really good shake, pour some into a container, take any soft and clean cloth, soak it in the polish and squeeze and wring the cloth out till it is damp dry. Pour the remaining polish back into your bottle.You are now ready and all you do now is wipe, possibly more than once, following the direction of the grain . As previously stated, Heritage Woodcare removes all the build up of silicons, waxes , grease and grime and as the nicotine is in the buildup, that will be removed at the same time.

Heritage Woodcare can be obtained online, simply visit www.heritagewoodcare.co.uk

How do I remove bitumen (tar) from my wood flooring?

My inbox has been stuffed with queries about removing bitumen (tar), particularly from wood floors, recently, so I thought my post dealing with that problem could well be repeated. Bitumen (or tar as it is sometimes known) is used as an adhesive to stick wood flooring, particularly parquet and similar types of wood flooring.

Over time the bitumen seeps up between the joints leaving black marks on the floor.I had this problem on my own floors.My wife and I decided to replace the carpet from the hall and stairs To make the job easier and cheaper I took up the existing carpet myself only to find a parquet floor underneath. I could also see the floor continued into the lounge. After much persuasion my wife agreed to not replacing the carpet on the understanding that I cleaned the floor and did all the maintenance!

The floor that was revealed was very dirty and appeared to have a lot of black marks, (which I subsequently found to be bitumen) between the wood tiles. After several attempts at sweeping the floor I managed to pick up all the dust. I then got down on my hands and knees (I could in those days!) and used Scotchbrite (a non scratch scourer) soaked in Heritage Woodcare and "scrubbed" the whole floor. I finished up with a floor that looked really clean and had a slight sheen, I was also pleased to note that all the bitumen that had seeped up between the joints had been removed Now every time I sweep the floor it also restores the sheen and wiping over with my Heritage Woodcare once per month is all that is required to keep my floor looking really good

Heritage woodcare can be bought online, visit http://www.heritagewoodcare.co.uk/

How do I clean and polish my outdoor wooden furniture?

Now we are approaching the outdoor season, it has prompted some enquiries about looking after outdoor wooden furniture. This furniture is usually made from teak or mahagony, more often teak. Both woods respond well to Heritage Woodcare. Teak does however have a tendecy to weather i.e. it goes a pleasant silvery colour. Where this has happened, do NOT apply anything to your furniture without sanding it first, otherwise the finish will go black.

To use Heritage Woodcare there is no need to clean your furniture as your Heritage will do that. You will first need to thoroughly shake your bottle, Pour some into a container, take any soft, clean and dry cloth, soak it in your polish and then squeeze and wring your cloth out till it is damp dry. Pour any surplus polish back into your bottle. You are now ready!

All you need to do now is to wipe your furniture following the direction of the grain. Heritage Woodcare will clean and polish in one go, and you will find that there is no need to buff up so your Heritage saves you time and effort whilst leaving a great finish.

Heritage Woodcare can be obtained online, visit http://www.heritagewoodcare.co.uk/

My Heritage Woodcare is discoloured / Can I use Heritage on outdoor teak furniture?

I have had a couple of interesting questions posed to me recently. The first one came from a customer whose Heritage Woodcare appears to be discoloured. She wanted to know if this was OK. When using coloured cloths, the colour will often bleed into the polish. This is especially so when using yellow dusters. It is not harmful and doesn't affect the functioning of the polish. Do not, however, pour dirty polish back into your container as it will contaminate the rest of the polish. Don't throw your polish away though, keep it for use on floors, etc,

The second question came from a customer who wanted to know about using the polish on outdoor teak furniture. Teak needs regular oiling to keep it in tiptop condition. As Heritage is oil based it is, therefore, recommended for use on teak. However, do not use it on Teak that has weathered and gone silvery as your teak will go black. If your teak has weathered, it is recommended that the surface be sanded first to remove the silvery finish before applying your Heritage.

Heritage Woodcare can be purchased online, visit www.heritagewoodcare.co.uk/products-page

Will Heritage Woodcare remove the buildup of wax polish from my mahogony furniture?

I received a phone call from a customer this morning who has a lot of mahogony furniture that has a buildup of wax polish and has gone dull.A friend recommended Heritage Woodcare to restore the finish and bring the furnirure back to life. Indeed, this is a situation tailor made for Heritage.

Give your bottle a thorough shake, pour some polish into a container, soak any sort of soft, dry and clean cloth in the polish, squeeze and ring your cloth out till it is damp dry and pour any surplus polish back into your bottle. You are now ready.

Using Heritage Woodcare is very easy. All you do is wipe, following the grain of the wood. There is a possibility your furniture may go streaky. Don't worry, this is simply the polish doing its' work and means more than one application is required. Having wiped your furniture, there is no need to buff up.

Heritage Woodcare (also known as Celtic Woodcare) can be obtained online, visit http://www.heritagewoodcare.co.uk/

New website for www.heritagewoodcare.co.uk

Have you seen the new website for Heritage Woodcare. Just visit www.heritagewoodcare.co.uk It is great and also has the video showing you how to use it embedded. Do visit the site and be amazed!

Don't forget you can buy Heritage Woodcare online, visit www.heritagewoodcare.co.uk/products-page

How do I use Heritage Woodcare? instructions and video

In my last blog I introduced you to Heritage Woodcare and told you I will tell you more about it. As I said, it is very easy to use, You simply shake your bottle thoroughly (and I mean thoroughly), pour some into a container, soak any sort of soft, clean cloth (dusters, old tea towels, etc.) in the polish, sqeeze and wring your cloth such that your surplus polish goes back into your container, empty your container back into your bottle and you are now ready and. as I said, Heritage Woodcare is very easy to use as all you do is wipe!

For a video on how to use it, visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoiDpioUy50

Heritage Woodcare can be bought online, visit www.heritagepolish.com/shop/heritage-woodcare/cat_2.html