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How do I clean the surface before applying olive oil?

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You can use a mixture of dish soap and warm water. This mixture thoroughly cleans the surface of your furniture and removes dirt buildup, grime, and stains, ensuring an even polish when you apply olive oil to your furniture or wood surfaces.

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Does the mineral oil and lemon juice mixture clean leather furniture?

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The most effective way to clean leather furniture is to use water-diluted lemon juice, then wiping the furniture with clean water. On more heavily-stained furniture, a few drops of vinegar mixed in with the lemon-and-water solution will help further to remove the stain.

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What kind of vinegar should I use?

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Plain white vinegar is good.

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Can someone give three examples of homemade polish?

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You can use coke, lime or lemon and you can also purchase polish from the store.

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Can an old and outdated olive oil be used?

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Yes, unless it smells bad and you do not want the smell on your furniture.

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