Bermagui Oil News

How it came to be.

February 2, 2015

Our furniture oil as had a couple of different beginnings. It was at first formulated as a paste wax to finish a lot of Fremantle wool store Jarrah that my factory had made into furniture. We discovered that if the timber was oiled prior to the wax process the grain was more pronounced and the patina...

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Beeswax furniture polish

March 18, 2014

Where does beeswax come from? With it’s use in beeswax furniture polish, have you ever wondered precisely where beeswax comes from? Sounds like a pretty obvious question – just from the name itself, beeswax comes from bees! But just how do the bees do it? Studies of the behaviour of bees have found that these...

Taking care of timber furniture with furniture oil

February 18, 2014

Because of the hard and yet forgiving nature of many timbers, it will withstand a great deal of wear and tear. Although most timbers will tolerate the heat from coffee cups and inner plates, they cannot tolerate greater temperatures from dishes heated on the stove-top or in conventional or microwave ovens. The general rule is:...

Bermagui timber oil

January 18, 2014

It’s hard to imagine that cleaning furniture might just be one of the easiest housekeeping chores you’ll face, but it’s true! If you have invested in expensive furniture, or just picked up some pieces at a garage sale, you will want to do a few things to get and keep the pieces in good condition....

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Furniture polish

November 24, 2013

Furniture polish in spray form is probably the most popular of the polishes because of their convenience and ease of use. But be aware that all furniture polishes are not created equal, nor do they accomplish the same tasks. Most people today would use a furniture polish as an accessory for dusting their furniture, which...

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Beeswax polish

October 24, 2013

Beeswax has been used for many purposes over the ages, including as the base for cosmetics, candles, as a waterproofing agent, and as a base for polish. And if you have an interest in protecting and preserving your wood furniture, you should consider a furniture polish that includes wax. Bermagui Oil is a blend of...

Natural furniture polish

September 24, 2013

Many commercial furniture polishes contain toxic chemicals that can threaten the indoor air quality, as well as the environment. This low level air pollution puts a strain on the central nervous systems of everyone living in your home. The petroleum chemicals, silicone and solvents in commercial furniture polish are highly neuro-toxic. Silicone Silicone is put...

What makes our furniture polish different?

August 9, 2013

Many furniture polishes are just oil, but did you know that the best solution for your timber furniture is a mix of both oil and wax? Putting a little oil polish on a rag and giving the furniture a quick once-over is fast, but you’ll wind up needing to dust twice as often. Oils attract...