How To Clean Furniture Painted With Chalk Paint
Next use a clean cloth to apply the wax over a portion of your chalk painted furniture.
How to clean furniture painted with chalk paint. Do not aggressively scrub in any one spot. Let your furniture dry. I then wipe back with a cloth or paper towels wearing gloves and then respray with pure water and wipe back again and done. If you get some dirt particles on the table furniture you can however look for a water ring on your chalk painted piece. Never use a degreaser soap that can effect the wax.
Then take a cleaning wipe like lysol or clorox and go back over it. Method is a brand that is safe. My preference for cleaning furniture is 1 part white vinegar to two parts warm water with a drop of dawn dish soap. On other top coats still use a gentle cleaner. Remove the drawers and or doors before painting some people prefer to keep the doors and drawers in place when painting furniture.
You don t want any dust or grit to get stuck under your coats of paint. Avoid all contact with furniture polish sprays excessive water alcohol and anything acidic. Let it dry under the sun to be extensively used. I just sprinkle a few crystals into a spray bottle of warm water and give the piece a good spray bath. Wait for a couple of minutes until the wax melts off a bit.
If more thorough cleaning is required please use a fresh solution of mild hand dishwashing liquid mixed with warm water. Wipe down all the surfaces with a damp rag. After cleaning wipe all surfaces with a clean damp cloth. Start wiping down your furniture to remove any dirt and debris. 3 cups water 2 tbsp castile soap 6 drops essential oil i used peppermint.
The first step is to pour water into a container and place your wax in the water. Dry immediately using another soft clean cloth. If you get overeager though and you find a water ring on your chalk painted item you can clean it with soapy water and easily repaint or buff it out with some more wax. The time to set the wax is 1 2 weeks. To clean your painted waxed piece use a mild soap water.