Don't leave home without it!

I'm sure we all have "kits" that contain various tools, cleaning products, etc.  In addition to the obvious I also carry along a bottle of lite olive oil.  I use this on dry furniture that needs a good oiling, dull hardwood floors, kitchen and bathroom cabinetry, and in the kitchen to polish stainless steel appliances and sinks.  I'm not sure how I stumbled upon this eco-friendly polishing product, other than years ago I gave it a try on a tired looking stainless steel sink and it worked.  For furniture I apply liberally and rub in.  For floors I pour on the floor and mop it in with a waxing mop.  For stainless steel, a small amount on a rag, then buff off with a clean dry cloth.  It not only shines up the stainless but it removes all those finger prints that stainless steel is so fond of collecting.  Give it a try and see if it doesn't work wonders!

 

Terry Haugen - STAGE it RIGHT!

 

25 Comments on Don't leave home without it!

Now aren't you clever! It's eco friendly and helps lower your cholesterol too!

03/25/2007 07:53 PM by Dena Stevens ~ Ecobroker ~So. Colorado Realtor (Colorado Western Real Estate)

And it tastes good too!  I will give it a try. I always have evoo on hand!  Thanks Sue

03/26/2007 08:36 AM by Sue Shockley

Great tip.  I've used it to shine my own steel sink.  It works!

03/26/2007 10:56 AM by Alyse Bromberg (Dressed for Success)

And this is why I have a home stager come in to all my listings.

Todd

03/26/2007 12:50 PM by Todd Clark (Realtor), GRI (Washington Co, Beaverton, Oregon) (Kastings & Associates, Oregon)

This is great.  I have a dull floor, if I tried this, will I be skating?

03/26/2007 01:44 PM by Tina Parker, UpStage Home ReDesign(.ca) (UpStage Home ReDesign)

Great tip! A black sharpie and brown shoe polish are also good -  hides knicks in furniture (not the ones you made!)

03/27/2007 11:26 AM by Teri B. Clark (http://www.teribclark.com)

OOOOH! This is such a bueno tip! I am going to t ry it out on some dull wood I know...(no it's not my head)...

03/27/2007 11:16 PM by Asheville's GREEN Land & Homes ECO-Steward Realty

Hi All!  Glad you like the tip.  I've been using olive oil for years for just about anything you need an oil for.  Remove eye makeup and moisturize the skin, lubricate squeeky hinges, add to the dogs food for help with dry skin, you name it, you can use it.  I like your idea of including it in gift baskets janeAnne, along with a list of what it can be used for.  I'm going to include it in my first e-newsletter.

Terry Haugen - STAGE it RIGHT!

03/28/2007 08:46 AM by Terry Haugen STAGE it RIGHT! 321-956-2495 (Stage it Right!)

What a yummy tip!

04/10/2007 12:59 PM by Kathleen Lordbock (Re$ale Design) ~Minnesota Home Stager~ (Re$ale Design & Home Staging)

Im a little slow on the draw here, but oil also rocks for slate fireplaces that have gotten dull.  Plain water dosen't help at all, but wiping the slate down with oil makes it shine like new!

06/19/2007 07:01 AM by Karen Reynolds (Champagne Staging, LLC)

My mom had taught me to use Mayo on furniture rings - but it's the oil in the mayo thats doing the trick.  I'm all over this one - Tks!!

06/19/2007 07:36 AM by Becky Raike & Nicole Forte -Staging Sells Your Home (Staging Sells Your Home )

olives

OL -love - IT! I'm always looking for eco-friendly stuff!

06/19/2007 09:05 AM by Karen Otto, Collin County, Plano, TX Home Stager (Home Star Staging)

Karen R., Becky, and Karen O.  Yep there's a hundred and one uses for olive oil.  Just give it a try on something bothersome and see how it works out!

Terry Haugen - STAGE it RIGHT!

06/19/2007 09:12 AM by Terry Haugen STAGE it RIGHT! 321-956-2495 (Stage it Right!)

Hey Terry - Thanks for the great tip!!! My stainless fridge looks gross right now. My kids have fingerprints all over it. (no they're not babies. my 15 year old is always in there)  Anyway, I am going to use that olive oil right now!!

06/19/2007 10:42 AM by Maureen Graziano (Third Eye Home Staging)

Hi Maureen - thats why I didnt get a stainless fridge, I bought one that looks stainless.  I love the stainless look but when it gets fingerprinted its gross.  I just love telling my son "I told ya so" :-)  They hate theirs for that reason.

Terry Haugen - STAGE it RIGHT!

06/19/2007 12:18 PM by Terry Haugen STAGE it RIGHT! 321-956-2495 (Stage it Right!)

Sounds slippery!  But I'm game...I'll try it on my wood floor in the kitchen.  It needs help in the "busy area". 

Sounds like Olive Oil may be the new Vinegar!

Susan

06/19/2007 01:29 PM by Susan Smith, Rooms That Work (Rooms That Work)

Thanks for the great green tip!

John Slocum

06/19/2007 02:43 PM by Alexander ∞ Slocum Real Estate Team - Vancouver Washington Real Estate (RE/MAX equity group, inc.)

Susan and Alex - enjoy your new found "green" product.  I love using it whenever the need arises.  Let me know how your floors turn out Susan.

Terry Haugen - STAGE it RIGHT!

06/20/2007 08:05 AM by Terry Haugen STAGE it RIGHT! 321-956-2495 (Stage it Right!)

Good post, Terry - I've got some tired oak floors in need of a sprucing up...

06/20/2007 09:46 AM by Jeff Geoghan MBA - Lancaster PA Real Estate Expert (Coldwell Banker Select Professionals)

Go for it Jeff!  You'll be amazed.

Terry Haugen - STAGE it RIGHT!

06/20/2007 09:51 AM by Terry Haugen STAGE it RIGHT! 321-956-2495 (Stage it Right!)

Terry. i'm glad this was resurrected. I have several things I'd like to try this on. BTW, someone asked is it slippery   Is it on wood floors or does it soak into the wood?

06/20/2007 10:09 AM by Gary Smith, Realtor® (The Michigan Group - Livingston)

Gary - it soaks in just like any other kind of oil would.  No worrys about slippage.

Terry Haugen - STAGE it RIGHT!

06/20/2007 08:23 PM by Terry Haugen STAGE it RIGHT! 321-956-2495 (Stage it Right!)

Any recommended brands and/or stores?  I'm not the grocery shopper in the fam...

06/21/2007 10:40 AM by Jeff Geoghan MBA - Lancaster PA Real Estate Expert (Coldwell Banker Select Professionals)

I loved this idea!  thx for sharing

06/21/2007 10:51 AM by Karen Dembsky, Atlanta Home Staging (Peachtree Home Staging LLC, Home Staging in Atlanta, GA)

Jeff - I use whatever is the least expensive.  And buy only when my local grocery store has a buy one get one free.  Olive oil is not cheap, but its very effective and totally planet friendly.

Karen - thankx for commenting.  Hope you enjoy the new found uses for olive oil.

Terry Haugen - STAGE it RIGHT!

06/21/2007 11:04 AM by Terry Haugen STAGE it RIGHT! 321-956-2495 (Stage it Right!)

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