Whether you already have wooden furniture or you’re considering having a Scottsdale, Arizona carpenter construct some for you, it’s important to know how to clean and treat the wood so that it lasts. In order to clean it properly, you have to know what type of finish the furniture has. Oiled furniture needs to be cleaned with a furniture cream or furniture oil every 6 months. Don’t wax it, because this can damage the wood. If your furniture has water spots, rub them away with dry baking soda and seal it with oil. Alternatively, your furniture might be polished and not oiled. According to Scottsdale carpentry contractors, any wood that’s treated with chemicals other than paint is considered polished. You can clean polished wood with a furniture cream, and wax and shine it with a chamois cloth.