How to Clean Bamboo

Bamboo furniture and objects that become soiled can be cleaned easily with water and salt.

Steps

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    Pour lukewarm water into a cleaning bucket.
  2. Image titled Prepare a small dish of salt Step 2
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    Prepare a small dish of salt.
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  3. Image titled Find a non abrasive cloth Step 3
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    Find a non-abrasive scratching cloth. The plastic ones are ideal.
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    Sprinkle some of the salt on the stained area of the bamboo. Take the cloth and dip it in water. Squeeze dry.
  5. Image titled Rub the cloth over the salt Step 5
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    Rub the cloth over the salt on the soiled area. Do this gently but repetitively. Continue until the stain lifts.
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    Try a stronger method if this approach does not work. Add 3 tsp / 15 ml of household ammonia with 3 tsp / 15 ml salt that has been dissolved in 1 quart / 1 liter (0.3 US gal) of water. Scrub as suggested above. Wipe off with clean water and leave to dry.
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    Polish as appropriate for bamboo.
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    Finished.
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    What kind of polish do I use?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    There are many wood polishes you can buy made specifically for bamboo. These include brands like Bayes Mineral Oil, and others you can find on Ebay or Amazon.
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Warnings

  • Never mix ammonia with anything else; it reacts quickly to some household chemicals and can produce toxic fumes. Always use it neat, or as instructions provide.
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Things You'll Need

  • Cleaning bucket
  • Lukewarm water
  • Non-abrasive scratching cloth, plastic if possible
  • Salt
  • Household ammonia / water / salt mixture for more stubborn stains

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Updated: February 17, 2018
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Categories: Cleaning Wood
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