Can you use WD40 on old wooden desks to make them look better? Where I work

[raccoon]

there are some old desks that look all dried up.

These are not antiques, they aren't worth anything, just old wooden desks used in a school.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

1. I wouldn't. WD-40 is a solvent and degreaser,

and it tends to attract dirt and dust. Better to get an oil or wax product intended for wood.

[Wounded Bear]

6. This...

wd-40 ID designed to drive out moisture, not restore it. Best left to metal products pretty exclusively.

[Renew Deal]

2. Not an expert but...

What about Pledge or Murphy's Oil Soap?

[demmiblue]

3. DIY: 2 parts olive oil, 1 part lemon juice.

[raccoon]

4. I'll have to try that. I have both. nt

[Avalux]

5. Wood wax paste will work beautifully to restore them.

http://antiquerestorers.com/Articles/SAL/pastewax.htm

[sarge43]

7. One product you might try is Restor a Finish

Hubby has used it restoring the stocks on antique guns and it does the job.