Daddy Van's All Natural Lavender & Sweet Orange Oil Beeswax Furniture Polish

Does what it says it will. I tried it on my 40 year old kitchen cabinets and it made them look so much better. As the description says you don’t need much, a small pea-size was enough to do one door. Something I really like is that it isn’t sticky and rubs in well.

Researched for kitchen cabinets. Scent is light & pleasant. Sm. container is deceptive, a little goes a long way. Application goes on smoothly, will definitely purchase again.

It gave my antique chest a lovely glow.

Product arrived quickly. Satisfied that it is as described: i.e., "all natural".

Awesome

Very good furniture wax. Love it!

Smells awesome! Went on nice and smooth and so far looks great.

After reading somewhere that the best furniture polish is of beeswax, and finding some options on Amazon, I ordered some Daddy Van's with the lavendar and orange scent. I have an old Arts & Crafts dresser that has its original finish and that years ago my dog tried to climb up onto to get at a cup of coffee with cream in it that I had left on top of the ill-fated dresser... whose top and front were badly damaged by a day alone with a very determined small dog who did manage to tip the coffee over and do quite a number on the top finish, with bad claw damage and liquid damage on the front as well. Years have passed, during which I had used lemon-scented aerosol polish and sometimes a lemon oil which soaked in deeply and seemed to help the wood, but had a terribly chemically smell. The Daddy Van's wax did seem expensive to me, but I thought I would try it based on what I had read (this was in a book by the "How Clean is Your House?" TV show people). Well, I would have to say that this is one of those products that is life changing. When it arrived I popped it open to sniff it and what a great scent! Not chemically in the slightest - it could just as well be an aromatherapy candle ... so of course I had to try it out right away because it smelled so good I couldn't resist. The effect was immediate and beautiful. I was only going to do a small area just to check it out, but ended up doing the whole dreasser right then because it was such a pleasure that I just kept going with it. It goes on easily, smells fantastic, gives wonderful results. One application took care of the lingering liquid light marks on my dresser. I cannot say enough about this wax. FANTASTIC product and a real pleasure to use. Definitely exceeded my expectations - I had no clue about beeswax polish before, but now I would not dream of using anything else again if I can get this. Just wonderful! Thanks Daddy Van's!

The price is quite high for such a small amount of product. I initially purchased this to use with Annie Sloan chalk paint. When it arrived, I loved the smell so much that I decided to try it on a few pieces of furniture. I was not at all impressed with the result - however, I DO prefer a shiny finish, which this product does not produce (as noted by the previous reviewer). Not only was there a dull finish but some of the imperfections in my darker wood furniture looked to be more pronounced and enhanced after using this product, not so much on lighter wood. My kitchen table is a light-colored oak and has some scratches, marks and wear. It appeared to look slightly better after applying this, but not enough to justify the price. Also, it leaves a tacky film behind that seems to attract dust (although I did use a lot). I have 2 identical end tables - I used this product on only one, and after a few days, the table I used this product on needed to be dusted again vs. the one I used pledge on. For my regular furniture needs, I think I will stick with pledge.In terms of the chalk paint, I LOVE this product. I apply this after 1 or 2 coats of chalk paint and then sand/distress the finish. It looks and works fantastic for that purpose and actually costs less than the Annie Sloan wax. It has the consistency of margarine and spreads easily with a rag. It is not an entirely clear wax and does tend to darken the color and makes a white paint look yellowed. Since that is what I was looking for, it is perfect for my needs, but may not be the result that everyone wants. Plus, I absolutely LOVE the smell of the orange with just a subtle hint of lavender. The smell is strong, but not overpowering or artificial- just natural and pleasant. I gave it three stars because I did not like the way it worked as a furniture polish, especially for the price. As a product to use with chalk paint, it is definitely a 5 star product in every way.**UPDATED** 4 days after writing the above review, Laura Kalkman, Founder and President of Daddy Van's left a comment (see below). Now that I have been using this product correctly, the results are nothing short of amazing. I have used it on approx 20 different wood finishes over the past few weeks, here are my observations:- The consistency is like creamy margarine in a tub. You do not need to press into the container to get it onto the rag, just lightly brush or wipe a clean rag over the top until you have just the slightest bit noticeable on the rag - that is all you need. I initially scooped a healthy dollop onto my rag, which was about 200x more than is required. The excess resulted in the tacky residue mentioned above which than became a dust magnet. A teeny-tiny bit goes a very long way.- After rubbing the wax over the surface to be treated, you must buff, buff, buff and buff some more. It takes some elbow grease, but the results are well worth it. You cannot go by your eyes to see that all of the wax has been removed - you must go by feel. Rub your fingers lightly over the wood, they should glide smoothly without any drag. If you feel any resistance, keep buffing using a completely clean rag.- This product will not add shine to a surface. What it will do is bring out the original finish and natural beauty of a piece and make it look nearly as good as it did the day it was finished. It will not make a Bob's wood table into an Ethan Allen table, but it will almost completely restore it to it's original look. If the wood was shiny and glossy when it was made, the original glossy finish will come back. If the piece was shiny and glossy from years of applying pledge, it will remove the years of pledge buildup and restore the original matte finish. I say "almost completely restore it to it's original look" above because it will not remove gouges, deep scratches and other "damage" on the wood, and you should not expect it to, it's a polish, not a refinisher.Based on my experiences using this product correctly, it is my new favorite! The smell is soooo wonderful, it's nearly addicting. No fake citrus-y smell, just naturally pleasant orange with a slight hint of lavender. By far, the best smelling polish available. And, when used correctly, this tiny can will last forever, making this a very cost effective and reasonably priced product. I have an entire shelf of various cleaners and polishes including products by Howard, Old English, Parker and Bailey, Guardsman, Weiman, Bona, Lundmark - you name it - this stuff blows them all away. I have even used this on my wood floor and, if completely buffed out, it does not make the floor slick or slippery, just beautiful. My thanks to Laura for her quick response to my review and immensely helpful suggestions. This product is fantastic and the company (obviously) really cares about it's customers. Try it, you won't regret it!