DIY Beeswax Polish

If you’re looking for a way to keep your wooden furniture, toys, or kitchenware looking and feeling great without exposing yourself, your children, or your pets to harmful chemicals, then making your own beeswax wood polish is a great option.

Our Hanna’s Bees Beeswax wood polish is made with only natural ingredients without the use of harmful toxins. It is a great example of a natural, eco-friendly polish that is safe to use around food, children, and pets. With the right ingredients, it is very easy to make your own DIY beeswax polish just like ours. Learn how to do it in this blog.

Why choose Beeswax for wood polish?

Unlike many commercial wood polishes, our wood polish is made using only natural, safe ingredients. We believe in making products using as few natural ingredients as we can without compromising on the final result or the planet. Beeswax is a natural and renewable resource that has been used for centuries to protect and preserve wood. It has natural anti-fungal and antibacterial properties, which can help prevent the growth of harmful bacteria and fungi. We use Organic jojoba oil, which is a natural and safe ingredient that is commonly used in skincare products. It helps to moisturize and protect the wood, leaving it soft and smooth to the touch. You can use other oils as well, such as rapeseed, olive and coconut oils.

How to Make Your Own Beeswax Wood Polish

To make your own beeswax wood polish, you will need:

• Pure Beeswax
• Organic jojoba oil or other oils
• A double boiler or a heat-proof bowl and a saucepan
• A glass jar or tin for storing the polish
• A clean, lint-free cloth

Instructions

1. Combine one part beeswax with three parts organic jojoba oil in your double boiler or heat-proof bowl. If using a double boiler, fill the bottom pot with water and bring it to a boil. Place the heat-proof bowl on top of the pot and reduce the heat to low. Read more about double boilers here.
2. Heat the mixture, stirring occasionally, until the beeswax is completely melted.
3. Remove the mixture from the heat and allow it to cool for a few minutes.
4. Pour the mixture into a glass jar or tin and allow it to cool and solidify completely. This may take several hours.
5. To use the polish, scoop a small amount onto a clean, lint-free cloth and rub it onto the wood in a circular motion. Allow the polish to absorb for up to an hour, then wipe off any excess wax and buff the wood with a clean cloth.

Where to buy Beeswax

If you don’t have access to high-quality beeswax you can purchase beeswax bars from many natural health stores, directly from local beekeepers or from our website. It is important to buy pure beeswax and preferably straight from the source to ensure you’re getting pure, unadulterated wax.

In conclusion, making your own beeswax wood polish is a safe and eco-friendly way to keep your wooden furniture, toys, and kitchenware looking and feeling great. By using natural ingredients like beeswax and organic jojoba oil, you can avoid exposing yourself, your children, or your pets to harmful toxins. Give it a try and see the difference it makes!

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