Q: What is the best way to clean older wood furniture that has gummy buildup from the finish breaking down and/or cleaning product buildup? A: When older furniture gets gummy, it’s often the ...

You Can Bring Your Old Wood Furniture Back to Life You may need nothing more than a thorough wipe-down, a few touch-ups with stain, and a bit of wax to restore the original luster.

The wood can then be stained a new hue and covered with a clear-coat, or treated with furniture oil or wax. “We like a waxed finish because it looks almost raw, but is still coated,” for ...