{"product_id":"guardian-soap-flakes-soap-finished-timber-300g","title":"Guardian Soap Flakes for Soap Finished Timber, 300 g","description":"\u003cp\u003eA soaped oak table feels like bare timber that has been handled for years. It stays pale, it is dry and smooth under the hand, and every wipe with soapy water puts a little of the finish back. Soap flakes are how that finish is made and kept, the traditional Scandinavian way, and they are just as gentle on smooth leather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuardian makes these flakes in Denmark from palm kernel oil and coconut oil, with no perfume, colour, optical brightener or bleach. Whisked with boiling water, they make the thick paste that builds a soap finish. Dissolved in warm water, they make the mild solution for everyday cleaning. In other words, you make your own wood soap from one pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is in it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoap made from palm kernel oil and coconut oil. Guardian leaves out perfume, colour, optical brighteners and bleach, so the solution cleans without scenting, tinting or bleaching the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn raw or soap finished timber, each wash leaves a fine layer of soap in the surface of the wood. Over time this builds into the soft, matt finish that keeps pale timbers such as oak, beech and pine light in colour, and it can be renewed at home with nothing more than a bucket of warm water. On smooth leather, the same solution lifts everyday dirt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUntreated timber and timber with a soap finish, such as soaped oak, beech or pine tables, chairs and benches, and smooth leather on chairs and sofas. Most mid century teak and walnut furniture is finished in oil, hardwax oil or lacquer, and a cleaner made for that finish is the better choice there. It is not made for suede or nubuck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it on timber\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhisk 100 ml of flakes into 5 litres of warm water, at about 30 degrees Celsius, until fully dissolved.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTest on a hidden spot first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWring out a soft, lint free cloth until it is just damp, and wipe a thin, even layer along the grain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreat whole surfaces rather than patches, and leave to dry. Repeat if the timber does not look evenly saturated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf the grain has risen and feels rough once dry, sand lightly along the grain with 220 grit paper. On a solid tabletop, treat the underside as well as the top.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it on leather\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the same solution of 100 ml of flakes in 5 litres of warm water. Test on a hidden area first. Wipe the leather with a soft, lightly wrung cloth, working in light circles without rubbing, and dampen every panel evenly so it dries without patches. After about ten minutes, wipe over with a cloth wrung out firmly in plain water, then buff off any dull film with a dry cloth. If the hide feels dry, follow with a leather conditioner such as the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/guardian-leather-care-kit-smooth-leather-2x250ml\"\u003eGuardian Leather Care Kit\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor wiping on the solution and buffing the surface dry, we use our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bamboo-polishing-cloths-pack-of-two\"\u003ebamboo polishing cloths\u003c\/a\u003e, which suit soap as well as wax and oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuardian recommends treating furniture about six times a year. A soap finished tabletop in daily use can be washed with the solution whenever it needs cleaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy we stock Guardian\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuardian makes its furniture care in Vejen, in southern Denmark. Soap finished oak and beech are part of the Danish furniture tradition, and soap flakes are still the simplest way to look after that finish at home. Our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/guardian-danish-furniture-care\"\u003eintroduction to Guardian\u003c\/a\u003e explains more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFurther reading\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/how-to-soap-finish-a-table-danish-method\"\u003esoap finishing a table\u003c\/a\u003e covers the Danish method step by step, from taking a top back to bare timber to mixing the paste and building the coats. Our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/care-guide\"\u003ecare guide\u003c\/a\u003e covers everyday care for every finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 300 g\u003cbr\u003eMaker: Guardian Protection Products, Vejen, Denmark\u003cbr\u003eMade from: palm kernel oil and coconut oil\u003cbr\u003eNo perfume, colour, optical brightener or bleach\u003cbr\u003eSuitable for: untreated and soap finished timber, smooth leather\u003cbr\u003eNot suitable for: suede or nubuck\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure how your furniture is finished? Message us a photo and we will let you know.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Guardian","offers":[{"title":"300 g","offer_id":69596614656034,"sku":"GUA-FLK-300G","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/4416\/3106\/files\/guardian-soap-flakes-300g-packshot.jpg?v=1793701480","url":"https:\/\/www.foxandwedge.com.au\/products\/guardian-soap-flakes-soap-finished-timber-300g","provider":"Fox \u0026 Wedge","version":"1.0","type":"link"}