Choose the Healthy Alternative for Your Family and Your Furniture Despite the efficiency and eco friendliness of organic wood polish, mlb jerseys conventional, chemical based products are more commonly used. The manufacturers of commercial wood polishes present their products as being necessary to use every time one dusts to "preserve and protect" the beauty of the wood. The most popular among the wood care products are the convenient aerosols for spray and wipe ease, heavily advertised with the happy homemaker gleefully dancing about the home with spray can and cloth in hand, leaving the home sparkling clean with "lemony fresh" goodness. There are a couple of problems with this scenario. moncler children s coats One, the chemicals in non organic wood polish products are proven to be harmful to health. Two, the chemicals in these polishes, along with overusing them, can be detrimental to the wood surfaces and appearance of your fine furniture. 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Long term exposure has been tied to lung cancer, immune and central nervous system disorders. Exposure is of greater harm to infants and children who are more vulnerable to the toxic effects. Due to the dangers of the petroleum based chemicals contained in non organic wood polish, these products are regulated moncler sweater by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, as required by the Federal Hazardous Substances Act. Along with labeling requirements to warn of the hazards, there is a restricted flow limit required for liquid and aerosol wood polish containers to help reduce the number of child poisoning incidents. Harm to Fine Wood SurfacesIt is generally unnecessary to polish wood more than once or twice a year. Dry dusting with a microfiber cloth or other material that attracts dust particles, or dusting with Moncler Down Jackets Bady Black Fitted Puffer with Hood a lightly moistened cloth to pick up dust, is typically adequate for regular cleaning. Polishing too often can result in a build up of oils or wax that will both attract and moncler jackets for men hold more dust and contaminants and dull the wood surface over time. Chemical wood polishes contain ingredients, usually unknown in formulations considered to be proprietary, that can damage wood surfaces. Aerosol and spray polishes are among the most damaging from silicone, drying oils, and contaminants. Some chemicals can be damaging to lacquers and varnishes, dulling the surface appearance. Going OrganicReplacing non organic commercial wood polish with an organic Moncler down Coats Women with hooded zip white polish or homemade formula will result in a healthier and more pleasant environment as well as provide superior wood care for fine furniture. For added benefit, using a homemade formula is also a money saver, using ingredients that can probably already be found in the home. Homemade Natural Furniture Polish: Combine two or three tablespoons of lemon juice or white vinegar with a few drops of olive oil, jojoba oil, or food grade linseed oil (avoid hardware store moncler women vest linseed oil as it contains wood drying and toxic petroleum distillates). Dip a recycled dusting cloth into the mixture and use on wood surfaces to clean, polish, and lubricate the wood. Cleaning Lacquered Wood: It is recommended to avoid acids (lemon juice and vinegar) and oils on modern lacquered surfaces. Instead, use warm water with a small amount of organic detergent to clean the surface, followed by wiping with a dry cloth. If polishing is necessary, a natural bees wax polish is suggested. For a clean, toxin free home, toss that dangerous petroleum based product and replace it with a homemade or commercial organic wood polish. It s simple, it s quick, and it s inexpensive. It s much better for your family s health, and your furniture will thank you, too! 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