Why Lemon Oil for Furniture? Ask Annie

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posted by Annie B. Bond Jun 2, 2008 2:00 pm

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Dear Annie,
Could you tell me why lemon oil is used on furniture? –Sally

Dear Sally,
Yes, there is a rhyme and reason for using lemon oil for wood furniture polish. It is used because it is so lubricating and antiseptic. Just make sure to use pure lemon oil, not the commonly available lemon oil furniture polish that is full of petroleum distillates. One way to find out if the furniture polish has petroleum in it is to read the label for cautions. “Flammable” is a good indicator that petroleum distillates are included! The purest lemon oil is available from herbalists and those used for medicinal purposes.

As an added bonus, lemon oil is an antidepressant, uplifting, and invigorating! Why not get happier when you clean? –Annie

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Sixto R. says
Jul 7, 2009 7:58 AM

The traditional lemon oil used on the unsealed rosewood fingerboards of guitars and other stringed instruments is not made from lemons. It's a different product altogether, made from mineral oil and a solvent, usually naphtha, and got its name from its color and tart smell, and should not be confused with the corrosive oil of lemons.

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Teresa Caldwell says
Sep 19, 2008 8:29 AM

annie i suffer bad bouts of depression have done for yrs now and am on more meds again!!! how do you use this lemon oil to treat depession would love to give it a try

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Rachel Markel says
Jun 3, 2008 12:54 PM

Regarding the flammable statement and petroleum distillates, pure and natural lemon essential oil also has a very low flash-point and is considered flammable. Just proceed with caution and read the ingredient list or ask for an MSDS sheet from the manufacturer.

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