April 22, 2021
DIY Wood Kitchen Table Spray
A question I receive often is how I clean our wood kitchen table. I love having a wood table, it shows wear but has a ‘seasoned’ look and I love it. With three kids, three plus meals a day, homework, art projects, games, and all sorts of activities playing out at this table. It’s important to be able to keep it clean and in the best possible condition. I mix up a simple soap mixture with water – spray and wipe clean after meals and activities.
pictured: Cozy Home Blend Essential Oil | Premium Cleaning Cloths in Sparkle Print | Natural Dish Soap | Spray Bottle Bands | Glass Spray Bottle
This is a super simple recipe, no rinsing is needed, play around with the soap to water ratio and find what works for you! The essential oil is optional, but adds a nice scent to the kitchen after cleaning.
DIY Wood Kitchen Table Spray
2 cups filtered water
1-2 teaspoons castile or dish soap
3-5 drops essential oil – I love the Cozy Home Blend (lemon + clove) for this recipe
Mix, shake, spray, wipe and repeat throughout the day as needed.
We have this table and chair set from Crate & Barrel – we’ve had it for over ten years and love it for it’s farmhouse-y feel and durability. I use this beeswax polish to protect/condition it as needed.
Do you have a wood kitchen table? Let me know if you try this oh-so-simple solution!
Michele McGann Says
Do you have any advice on how to remove heat spots from a wood table? Last Thanksgiving I put a hot dish (I even used a hot plate underneath the dish) on top of my table and it left a huge white ring on my table! Would love to know how to get rid of it!
Clean Mama Says
Post authorThe beeswax in the post will help!
Sherri McGuire Says
Perfect timing! I need to wax my table but have been also wanting a better cleaning solution for it! Thank you!!!
Tanya Says
Yay! Clean Mama coming through with the goods again. I’ve asked so many people online and now I have an answer. Thanks so much for this solution (pun totally intended!). Onto the next question: how to remove food stains from a wood table – fresh stains and old stains. Pleeeease and thank you ????
Catherine Says
Thank you for the recipe! The link for the beeswax polish went to a 404 though.
Clean Mama Says
Post authorIt’s fixed!
Eileen E Says
Thank you for the cleaning solution! But the beeswax polish link doesn’t work…can you update it? Thanks.
Clean Mama Says
Post authorIt’s fixed!
Jenna Says
How long can I use this mixture before remixing it?
Thanks!
Clean Mama Says
Post authorAt least 2 weeks!
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Michelle W Says
I put wax on a black table and it pucks up every fingerprint or mark, streak looking dirty even wiped. Suggestions? Should I use mineral spirits to remove? Have tried buffing with microfiber but doesn’t seem to work.
Clean Mama Says
Post authorI would try using a dish soap and water mixture with a cleaning cloth and repeat a couple times to buff it out.
Natalie Boettcher Says
I have a waxed wood table from C&B and I’ve been using the AP cleaner on it. I’m afraid the vinegar has stripped the finish. I can re-wax it, but I’ve been looking for a new cleaner to use on it. This will be great! Thank you!