[HAM] Cleaning Question

[Edlich57 at aol.com]

On an old family desk (1920s cherry veneered) I wanted to clean, I went over 
the entire exterior with a mild dish-soap solution and extra-fine steel wool, 
using light strokes so not to scratch the veneer.  This removed years of dirt 
and grease quickly and easily.  I then followed with two coats of Johnson's 
Paste Furniture Wax.  Worked great.
I did the same with my A102 when I bought it about 5 years ago.  Looks brand 
new today.  Periodic dusting with a dry cotton cloth, and once a year or so I 
apply a new coat of Johnson's Paste Wax.  I follow the "Antiques Roadshow" 
approach and use paste wax only on my furniture, never silicone or "lemon oil" 
type polishes - big "no-no's" according to the dealers.