I have found the best homemade furniture polish that really works!
I simply make my own homemade cleaning supplies using items found in the store.
Plus it can save you tons of my making your own cleaning products at home. Who doesn’t love to save money?
I searched around to find a good alternative to the commercial furniture polishes I usually buy.
Homemade Furniture Polish
Ingredients for Homemade Furniture Polish
1/2 cup vinegar
1/2 cup water (distilled or boiled and cooled)
4 TBSP olive oil
20-30 drops of essential oil (I recommend this one)
Metal Spraybottle or Glass spray bottle (these are two I highly recommend)
Directions How to Make Homemade Furniture Polish
- Wash and dry the spray bottles before use. In a clean bottle add all the ingredients.
- Shake well and spray on cloth and wipe down furniture.

Simple Homemade Furniture Polish for Wood
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup vinegar
- 1/2 cup water distilled or boiled and cooled
- 4 TBSP olive oil
- 20-30 drops of essential oil Purification or Citrus Fresh
- Metal Spraybottle or Glass spray bottle these are two I highly recommend
Instructions
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Wash and dry the spray bottles before use. In a clean bottle add all the ingredients.
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Shake well and spray on cloth and wipe down furniture.
I love the smell of Purify Essential Oil for furniture polish. It smells just like the store bought stuff. My furniture is polished and clean after using this. Due to the olive oil in this homemade furniture polish, the furniture is dust repellent for a while. The vinegar acts as a disinfectant. I feel better knowing I am using all natural ingredients in my cleaning products.
Making your own cleaning products is beneficial in many ways.
- Reduces waste
- No Harmful Chemicals
- Saves Money
Here is a list of 7 homemade cleaning products. Making your own reduces unnecessary waste for the environment, since there is no need to buy a bunch of different bottles of cleaners. Then just throw these bottles away when you are done. Also there are less harmful chemicals you are adding to the environment. I love making my own saves me a ton of money. Most items in cleaners can be purchased in bulk and used in many different ways. Essential oils can be added to create a clean and fresh smell, so you are not just cleaning with salad dressing.
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What are your favorite homemade cleaning products?
This was so simple i used on furniture, rockers and cupboards. It seemed to clean and freshen the wood. Great and easy available
Thanks Sandy! I am so glad this worked so well for you. Please share with your friends.
i used to make a furniture polish without water- why the use of water would this not damage the wood
Can I use a different oil? Almond oil?
Yes you can definitely try. Other oils may tend to be a little sticky, so you can try on a small spot before you use on a large piece of furniture.
I was also concerned if water or vinegar would damage wood?
No. You are not using a lot or leaving it on the surface for a long period of time to saturate the wood.