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   stancalow | Aug 07, 2004 02:12am | #1

   Peg Leg

   Hoping someone with better info responds, but I am under the impression that most, if not all, so-called "lemon oil" products for cleaning and polishing wood, are actually plain old mineral oil, with some lemon fragrance added.  I don't know if there is a detergent or solvent component.  Do you have a brand name or other info to add?  Is it an aerosol spray or liquid?

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   HowardAcheson | Aug 07, 2004 06:10am | #5

   You are correct. Most "Lemon Oil" furniture products are mineral oil, mineral spirits and a little artificial essence of lemon. Some do have a dollop of real lemon.

   Mainly they just wipe off the dust and leave a non-drying film which can do more to attract and hold dust than just using a good paste wax.Howie.........

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   nikkiwood | Aug 08, 2004 06:25am | #6

   Anyone know of a product called "Aulwood?"

   I have used it for years, and I have no idea what it consists of. But it does do a good job of removing dirt, finger marks, etc. It dries quickly, and leaves behind a nice satin shine.

   I have only seen it in paint stores around here.

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   forestgirl | Aug 07, 2004 02:37am | #2

   I used Howard's Orange Oil for years when selling used furniture.  A great cleaner.  I have an old bottle at home.  I'll see if it's possible to tell what's in it.  The only thing I can find on-line is that it does not have any solvents.

   forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl ;-)
   Another proud member of the  "I Rocked With ToolDoc Club" .... :>) 

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   forestgirl | Aug 07, 2004 02:40am | #3

   Just found this UK site:
   http://www.goodnessdirect.co.uk/cgi-local/frameset/detail/830373.html

   forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl ;-)
   Another proud member of the  "I Rocked With ToolDoc Club" .... :>) 

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   Roger4 | Aug 08, 2004 01:17pm | #7

   Many thanks for the info.  As newcomers to the web and computers we are just beginning to feel our way over the waves!!  The site is proving very interesting - not just on wood polish but also other topics.  Once again Thanks.  I wish you well.

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   Gretchen | Aug 08, 2004 02:51pm | #8

   Moisten a rag with mineral spirits and use it for dusting.Gretchen

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   SgianDubh | Aug 08, 2004 03:07pm | #9

   Peg Leg, try Chestnut Products who make and supply polishing supplies and are UK based. Slainte.RJFurniture

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   forestgirl | Aug 08, 2004 07:54pm | #10

   Hey, Peg, glad you're getting around in cyberspace.  You've found one of the best corners of the universe here at Knots!  Have fun.forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl ;-)Another proud member of the  "I Rocked With ToolDoc Club" .... :>) 

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   hammer1 | Aug 07, 2004 05:10am | #4

   The real lemon oil for furniture is made from lemongrass, not lemons, the fruit. The oil can be an irritant to skin and eyes. This site has a number of wood cleaning products including a lemon oil polish.

   http://www.historichouseparts.com/paints_&_chemicals.asp