Keeping wood paneling clean and shiny is easier than you might think. Although wood paneling may look like real wood, keep in mind that it has a protective coating to maintain a luster and protect the wood. When you clean paneling, you are really cleaning the protective finish. Unless the coating is damaged, you never touch the natural wood itself. All you really need is a mild detergent and water for those soiled areas and routine care. Oil soaps are an option, but it is not necessary to use oil soaps for routine maintenance of paneling. Follow these easy steps to keep clean and shiny.
Instructions
1. For routine cleaning, remove all surface dust with the brush attachment on your vacuum cleaner or with a duster. For hard to reach places, a long handled duster will work great.
2. Mix a bucket of warm water with a little dish detergent. You do not want a lot of soapy bubbles. Just a little will go a long way and the detergent will cut any grease and grime that may have build up on your paneling.
3. Begin washing the paneling from the bottom and work your way up. This will help in preventing drip lines that will be difficult to clean off. Rinse and dry with a soft dry cloth. Buff to a shine.
4. Work in small sections and rinse and dry as you go. If water and detergent is left on the surface for too long, it will create a white haze on the paneling.
5. If a deeper cleaning is needed, a good oil soap, like Murphy's Oil Soap may be in order. The advantage of an oil soap is that it will clean the dirt and grime and leave a shine at the same time. Once you have completed a deep cleaning with oil soap, maintain paneling by following the directions for routine care.
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