I own a log cabin built in 1934 how do i clean the interior logs of years of dust and grime.
Dusting interior logs.
We rent a log house with interior uneven wood stained log walls.
Interior log home wall cleaning makes a mess because the cleaning solution can drip down the logs.
If your log home wasn t chinked when it was built and you re worried about outside pollutants infiltrating your home it might be best to consult a log home professional.
A tight log home seal chinking is a sealant product specifically used to seal gaps between logs and it s the best way to seal a log home from outside dust and particles.
Instead of using vacuum all the time sometimes i like to dust the logs by just wiping them down.
There is a hierarchy of remedies for dust and grime on interior logs depending on the level of buildup the finish of the logs and your propensity for elbow grease.
I live in a log home built in 1977.
We use murphy s oil soap on interior logs and it works well.
The simple solution would be to try a cleanser like murphy s oil soap.
Depending on the log style this may prove the hardest part of caring for your log cabin interior.
I get discouraged because when i use cloths the threads get stuckin the splintered logs and tear away.
These logs are visibly dusty.
Vacuuming wiping with swiffer dusting clothes have not really helped.
Use a power sander and clean the walls afterward to eliminate sanding dust.
Thank you in advance for any suggestions.
Entire house is log interior including cathedral ceiling in main room.