... THIS is fisheye... typically caused by many of the furniture paste and spray waxes available in the stores today. Little do most people know that the use of many of these spray waxes comes with a cost... because they contain SILICONE (plastic!) which penetrates the finish, fills the pores and gradually builds up without you even being aware of the problem it will present at a later date!
Fisheye is becoming a bigger problem today than in years past because of the availability and ease of using these spray waxes and paste products. Many homeowners able to afford professional cleaning companies have no idea that they may be subjecting their furniture to unhealthy waxing products... as many cleaning companies LOVE these products because they're fast and (seemingly) effective in creating a good shine.
Spray waxes used frequently (those containing silicone) will eventually cloud your furniture surface, causing you to wonder what happened... this is silicone building up. Trouble is, once you're at the point of wanting to restore or refinish your piece of furniture, the silicone will reveal itself when the professional tries to apply the new finish... showing up in unsightly circles (fisheye) of uneven finish. And, try as your furniture professional might, often times it is virtually impossible to correct or hide.
What to do about it?
If you hire a professional cleaning service, I highly recommend that you ask them what products they are using on your furniture and, if they are using "the Pledges" or other products containing silicone, ask them to stop immediately! Find a healthier alternate.
If YOU are using any of these products, you are unknowingly hampering your wood furniture and I recommend that you stop and find an alternate product with more natural ingredients... such as Minwax paste wax.
Caring for your furniture need not unwittingly doom it to a fisheye future.
Loving your furniture,
Carolyn
604-885-8885
2 comments:
Carolyn,
I had no idea about fisheye! Thanks for this enlightening post.
With your passion for this work, your warmth, and your attention to detail, I know you'll do an amazing job for your lucky clients.
Very best wishes,
Sheila Martin
Thank you so much for your encouraging comment, Sheila... I sure appreciate it.
Certainly the emphasis of my fisheye article is to discourage the use of spray waxes containing silicone... hope you're not using them on your fine furniture.
I do have an attention to detain and it is my intention (and delight) to give the very best care to my clients special pieces of furniture. To be trusted to work on their prized pieces is quite an honor.
Thanks again for taking the time to write me.
Warmly, Carolyn
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