First remove all dust and every finger-mark. Shake the bottle of polish well. Put a little on a piece of flannel or on a pad of soft linen. Rub this well over the furniture.

Next take two soft dusters, one in each hand, the one in the right to rub with, the one in the left to prevent the hand marking the wood. Polish the wood until no mark is left.

It is a mistake to apply much furniture polish, for if it is used in excess the wood will become greasy. A shiny surface can only be obtained by steady rubbing.

If, however, furniture has become greasy, it is advisable to wipe it all over with a clean cloth wrung out in vinegar and water in proportions