Here’s a $10 Algerian briar “Custom Made” I just bought.
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Normally I’d use Everclear to clean that.
But my wife and my mother both swore by Murphy’s Oil Soap to clean wood.
And so did Wilda Mae Hosterman and my Grandmother.
They couldn’t all have been wrong.
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Murphy's Oil Soap is a versatile household cleaner used for various purposes, including cleaning wood floors, cabinets, stain removal, and even as a leather conditioner and insect repellent.
Here's a breakdown of its common uses:
- Cleaning Wood Floors:
Murphy's Oil Soap is well-known for its effectiveness in cleaning and maintaining hardwood floors.
- Cleaning Cabinets:
It's a good choice for cleaning kitchen cabinets, cutting through grime and grease.
- Stain Removal:
Murphy's Oil Soap can be used as a stain remover, especially for grass and blood stains, when applied before laundering.
- Insect Repellent:
The citronella oil in Murphy's Oil Soap can help repel ants, mosquitoes, fleas, and ticks.
- Cleaning Leather:
It can be used to clean and condition leather furniture and car interiors.
- Cleaning Laminate Floors:
While some sources caution against using wood cleansers on laminate floors, Murphy's Oil Soap is often recommended for cleaning laminate floors.
- Cleaning Car Interiros:
Murphy's Oil Soap can be used to clean car interiors, including vinyl and leather.
- Cleaning Bathroom:
Murphy's Oil Soap can be used in the bathroom.
- Cleaning Outdoor Furniture:
It can be used to freshen up plastic, metal, glass, or wood outdoor furniture.