Our polishing kits include everything you need to restore, polish and protect the finish of your wood furniture:

• Gilboys beeswax furniture polish
• 1.2 metres of our antique restorers' recommended oil-free '0000' grade ultra-soft wire wool for easier application
• 2 large lengths of our antique restorers' recommended open-weave 100% cotton polishing cloth for streak-free buffing
• A matching 'Gilded bee' pure beeswax scratch repair cube for repairing scratches and dents before polishing
• Instruction booklet containing hints and tips on how to get the best results
• Complimentary packet of sunflower seeds for you to plant and grow as a 'Thank You' to the bees

Our commitment to preserving the natural beauty of your wooden furniture has led us to improve our beeswax polish formula by incorporating a UV absorber. This addition has been scientifically proven to significantly lessen the harmful effects of UV radiation from direct sunlight on wooden surfaces.

By integrating a UV absorber into our trusted beeswax polish formula, we provide additional protection that absorbs even more of the harmful UV rays before they can damage the wood or its finish. This advanced protection is especially crucial for pieces exposed to direct sunlight, helping to greatly reduce discolouration and extend the life of your furniture.

Environmental preservation is very important to us and we make every effort to ensure our products have a minimal impact on the environment:

• We are not driven by a corporate cost-reduction ethos. We select our components based on quality and sustainability rather than the cheapest alternatives
• No petrochemical solvents, we use only pure pine gum spirits of turpentine
• 100% Plastic-free recyclable packaging
• Recycled cardboard and paper from FSC-approved mixed sources
• Packing tape that is paper & cotton based with a water-based gum adhesive which can be recycled along with the cardboard boxes
• No polypropylene-based tape. We use biodegradable raffia twine.
• Our workshop roof is completely covered in solar panels and generates far more electricity than we consume

1. For best results use the included ultra-soft 0000-grade oil-free wire wool to apply the polish
2. With gentle pressure spread the polish evenly over the surface in the direction of the grain, being careful not to over apply and avoid any upholstered areas. Once applied the surface area should look matt in appearance
3. Allow the pure pine turpentine to completely evaporate and the wax to harden (15-20 minutes in temperate climates)
4. Use the included open-weave pure cotton buffing cloth to buff the wax with ease and without leaving streaks. An open-weave cloth reduces the heat from friction that would melt the top layer of wax and cause smearing.

Weekly furniture maintenance of removing dust can be done by simply using a slightly damp cloth and drying if needed with a clean dry cloth - beeswax polish will protect the surface for a very long time.

If you have a larger surface like the side of a chest of drawers or the top of a dining table apply the beeswax more evenly by dabbing the surface all over with small amounts of polish, then wipe in the direction of the grain to spread the wax evenly.