Best Furniture Polish Australia [Top 5 Picks 2023]

Choosing the perfect piece of timber furniture for your home is an investment, and you want to make sure that it maintains its natural beauty for years to come.

While we all lead busy lives and furniture can succumb to the wear and tear of kids, pets and everyday life, it doesn’t take a huge amount of effort to keep it in great condition, you just need the right product!

In this article we’ve reviewed the five best furniture polishes, so you can be sure you’re using the right product to keep your timber in tip-top condition.

Top Five Best Furniture Polishes

Best Furniture Polish Australia – Buying Guide

Some key considerations when choosing a polish:

·   Is it indoor or outdoor furniture?

·   What sheen level do you want to achieve – matte, satin or gloss

·   Do you want a multipurpose product that can be used on other surfaces?

·   Are eco ingredients important to you?

·   Do you need a liquid or wax formula?

With this in mind, let’s get stuck into the reviews of the five best furniture polishes.

Tri Nature has over 30 years of research and manufacturing experience and is committed to providing natural and non-toxic cleaning products that don’t contain any of the harsh chemicals often found in other commercial brands.

All of their products are greywater friendly, utilise non-irritating plant-based ingredients, are cruelty-free, and best of all they are 100% Australian made and owned.

This rich and luxurious formula is ideal for use on natural timber furniture and surfaces, vinyl and laminate, and it’s even versatile enough to be used on leather.

The creamy formula gently cleans greasy finger marks and dirt while simultaneously polishing the surface back to a lustrous finish.

Once the polish has been applied it prevents dirt and dust from sticking and also moisturises and nourishes the timber without leaving a waxy-looking finish.

If you’re looking for a wood table cleaner that is food-safe, free of petrochemicals, and also silicone-free, then Gilly’s Food Safe Wax is a perfect choice.

This creamy cleanser is a beeswax-based polish and is designed to nourish your timber back to its former glory. The unique benefit of this wood wax polish is that it’s suitable for use on food prep areas such as kitchen benches and chopping boards, and your newly waxed timber charcuterie board will be sure to shine at your next get together.

This product is also highly recommended for use on children’s furniture, as well as adult furniture, due to its natural ingredients and ability to repel marks from grubby hands.

No one wants to spend hours cleaning and polishing furniture, and this product will do the dirty work for you. It’s as easy as cleaning the dust off the surface and applying a small amount of creamy wax and buffing it in with small circular motions and then simply wipe away excess with a new clean cloth. Then it’s time to sit back with a cup of tea for 20 minutes while the polish dries.

You need only reapply when furniture and other surfaces start to become dull and dry.

Organoil is another excellent Australian-made wood furniture cleaner and timber polish that can be used on both soft and hardwood to rejuvenate it, and it’s designed to withstand the harsh Australian climate to maximize the lifespan of your timber furniture.

This wood wax polish is derived from natural refined beeswax and a citrus oil polish that has been emulsified into a ready-to-use paste. It’s ideal for polishing internal furniture, joinery that has been previously oiled or waxed, and also for the upkeep of lacquered furniture. It can even polish and seal natural stone surfaces such as slate and terracotta.

The sheen, or gloss, level of this product is a pale satin that is ideal for enhancing timber’s natural beauty.

We recommend applying this product with a lint-free cloth, you can even apply two coats if required, just make sure they are 24 hours apart. Plus, the subtle citrus fragrance will leave your house smelling beautiful.

This silicone-free wood furniture cleaner and timber polish easily cleans and polishes any natural timber surface to ensure a lasting, natural shine.

The natural power of orange oil works to remove built-up grease, grime, and wax to reveal the original beauty of the timber and enhances the natural grain.

The easy-to-use spray bottle means that you’ll never accidentally pour out too much liquid and find yourself trying to get it back into the container, which can be very messy.

This product is so easy to use you could almost do it with your eyes closed; simply spray the product directly onto the piece of furniture and let it sit for 1 minute, and then use a soft cloth to rub the surface clean of any dirt and then buff off excess and liquid to a shine. Voila! You’re done.

If you have any untreated timber surfaces may need more liquid as the raw surface will naturally absorb more of the oil in this particular polish.

Guardsman is a long-established brand, having represented excellence in furniture care since 1915.

The Weather Defence Furniture Protector is the best outdoor wood furniture protector and polish by a long shot, not only does it bring your outdoor table and chairs back to life, but it also works to protect it from the elements and guards against mould and mildew.

The aerosol can means an easy application onto small and large surfaces, and it’s perfect for a variety of different timbers including teak and cedar.

When sprayed onto a surface the furniture protector forms a thin, invisible layer that not only enhances the natural beauty of the furniture but also protects against naturally forming mildew and fungus, ensuring your timber won’t rot and become unsightly. It also makes cleaning up any spills or mess easy, and there’s no risk of stains appearing on your table.

The Verdict

We can’t go past Tri Nature Heritage Furniture Polish as the best wood furniture polish. The brand’s eco-credentials really shine through, but most importantly it’s a high-performance product that is guaranteed to leave your investment pieces looking as good as the day you bought them. Easy to use and well-priced, this product is hard to beat.

Because we always love having options, the second contender we’d recommend is Gilly’s Food Safe Wax for its ability to be used safely on food prep areas and kid’s toys and furniture. We love the idea of keeping the family safe and healthy and looking good while doing it.