How to Clean Wood Paneling

Find out how to clean wood paneling. Get tips on using Murphy’s Oil Soap, which is very gentle and won’t damage or dry out the wood.

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LESLIE: Now we’ve got Jackie in Colorado on the line with a wood-paneling question. How can we help you today?

JACKIE: Well, I’ve got this old, medium-colored wood paneling, which is really light, that was put over concrete walls. It’s one that’s got the black stripe in it.

TOM: OK.

JACKIE: I just want to know how the best way to clean it. Years ago, I used Murphen (ph) Oil.

TOM: You mean Murphy’s Oil?

JACKIE: Uh-huh.

TOM: Yeah, Murphy’s Oil Soap is the best way to clean wood. Have you used that again?

JACKIE: Well, I just used maybe a tablespoon with a bucket of warm water. Would that be OK?

TOM: Yeah, I think you can actually use a little more than that. Follow the label directions. But when you’re trying to clean old wood paneling like that, Murphy’s Oil Soap is really the best way to go, because it’s not going to dry out the wood and damage it. It’s very, very gentle. Just follow the instructions but I think that’s the best product to use for that situation.

JACKIE: OK. I really enjoy your program. It’s just very enlightening for me and I’m not – you know, if I need to find something else, I’ll just call you guys.

TOM: Alright, Jackie. Thanks so much for calling us at 888-MONEY-PIT.