wood polish

Grain-enhancing liquid

Wood polish is a substance applied to wooden surfaces to clean, protect, and enhance their appearance.

It typically leaves a shiny finish and may contain oils, waxes, or silicones: She rubbed wood polish into the antique table until it gleamed.

Some formulas also fill minor scratches or condition dried-out wood.

Related

elbow grease · furniture · grain · luster · shine · high shine · oak · mahogany · rag · dust cloth · refinish · gleam · tung oil · lemon oil · antique · antique restoration · patina · smooth

Categories
Opposites
surface treatment effect

wood polishpaint stripper

Chemical that dissolves finishes

sandpaper · steel wool · acetone · solvent · varnish remover

wood care action

wood polishwax remover

Dissolves hardened coating residue

surface finish quality

wood polishmatte finish

Non-reflective surface treatment

satin finish · raw wood · weathered wood

Family

wood, polish, woods, wooded, wooden, woodsy, woodland, woodwork, woody

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G