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Shop Howard wood care and restoration products: finish restorers, polishes and waxes, food-safe cutting board and butcher block care, and leather, metal and stone cleaners. Pick by the job below.

Which Howard product is right for you?

Your project/need Best choice Why
Faded, scratched or marked wood finish (heat rings, water marks, sun fade) Restor-A-Finish Penetrates the existing finish and blends minor scratches without stripping. Neutral suits any shade. Not for floors or exteriors
Grime and wax buildup before restoring or polishing Clean-A-Finish Soap-based cleaner with no ammonia or bleach, for finished or unfinished wood
The full clean, restore and protect routine Complete Wood Restoration Kit Bundles the steps for cabinets, furniture and antiques
Conditioning and polishing furniture, cabinets, doors and trim Feed-N-Wax Beeswax, carnauba wax and orange oil for finished and unfinished wood. Not for food-prep surfaces
A quick clean and shine on furniture Orange Oil or Lemon Oil Spray-on polishes with no silicone or linseed oil. Avoid on floors
Dull or hazy gloss finishes (pianos, guitars, bar tops) Restor-A-Shine Buffs out fine scratches and haze on lacquer, varnish, shellac and polyurethane
Cutting boards, butcher block, bowls and utensils Cutting Board Oil then Butcher Block Conditioner Food-grade mineral oil to season, then a beeswax and carnauba conditioner to seal
Cleaning wooden boards Cutting Board Cleaner Coconut soap and lemon oil cleaner that is safe for food-contact wood
A colourless food-grade wax for wood, metal or stone Wax-It-All Beeswax and carnauba paste wax for indoors and outdoors
Sunlit or outdoor wood furniture SunShield UV inhibitors with waxes and orange oil. It does not waterproof wood
A hard paste wax shine Citrus Shield Paste Wax (Mahogany) Carnauba and beeswax paste wax with orange oil
Smooth leather furniture, shoes and car interiors Leather Cleaner then Leather Conditioner Clean first, then condition. Not for suede, nubuck or aniline leather
Metal and stone Stainless Steel Cleaner, Granite & Marble Cleaner, Silver Polish, Copper & Brass Polish Cleaners and polishes for appliances, sealed stone and metalware

Prep/accessories: test every Howard product on a hidden spot first. Clean with Clean-A-Finish before restoring, then protect with Feed-N-Wax.

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Howard Products FAQ

1Which Howard product restores a faded or scratched wood finish?

Restor-A-Finish. It blends minor scratches and removes white heat rings, water marks, sun fade and smoke damage without stripping the finish. Test a hidden spot, wipe on with a soft cloth in small sections and wipe dry. Wait 30 minutes, then protect with Feed-N-Wax. Howard says it is not for floors or exteriors and may not penetrate hard polyurethane.

2What is the difference between Restor-A-Finish and Feed-N-Wax?

Restor-A-Finish repairs the look of a damaged finish. Feed-N-Wax conditions and polishes with beeswax, carnauba wax and orange oil, and Howard suggests reapplying about monthly as wood looks dry. Many people use them in that order: restore first, then wax.

3Which Howard product is safe for cutting boards and butcher block?

Use Cutting Board Oil (food-grade mineral oil) and Butcher Block Conditioner (mineral oil, beeswax and carnauba wax). New boards take at least 2 coats of oil; thick butcher block takes 3 to 4 coats with at least an hour between them. Clean first with Cutting Board Cleaner, which is not dishwasher safe. Howard says Feed-N-Wax is not for food-prep surfaces.

4Orange Oil, Lemon Oil or Feed-N-Wax: which should I use?

Orange Oil and Lemon Oil are spray polishes made with citrus oils and refined mineral oil, with no silicone or linseed oil. Feed-N-Wax adds beeswax and carnauba wax for more conditioning and a protective coat. Howard advises avoiding Lemon Oil on floors because of the slipping hazard.

5Can I use Howard products on outdoor wood furniture?

SunShield is made for both indoor and outdoor furniture and adds UV inhibitors against sun fade. It does not waterproof wood or protect flat surfaces from standing water. Restor-A-Finish is not recommended for exterior surfaces.

6Can I use Howard Leather Conditioner on any leather?

On smooth leather only. Howard says Leather Conditioner and Leather Cleaner are not for suede, nubuck or aniline leather. Test a hidden area, clean first, let the conditioner sit at least 5 minutes, then wipe off the excess.

7Is there a temperature limit for applying Howard products?

Howard's product pages do not list an application temperature, so follow the label and test a hidden spot first. If you need help choosing a product for your project, contact us.