Gilly’s Cream Polish is a traditional beeswax-based furniture polish designed to nourish, protect, and enhance timber surfaces. With its smooth, creamy consistency, it spreads easily and buffs to a beautiful high-sheen finish that highlights the natural character of wood. This classic formula was the original polish that started the Gilly’s range, inspired by traditional furniture-care recipes and trusted for maintaining antiques and fine furniture. The blend of natural waxes helps revitalise tired surfaces while leaving a protective layer that keeps timber looking rich and well cared for. Cream Polish is particularly effective on varnished, lacquered, and French-polished furniture, where it helps condition the finish and maintain flexibility. Regular use helps protect the surface from drying out, splitting, and wearing down, extending the life of the finish while keeping furniture looking beautifully polished. But its versatility means it can also be used on leather, vinyl, and Linoleum surfaces around the home, making it a practical all-round polish for maintaining a variety of household materials. Use for Antique furniture and restorations French-polished timber pieces Tables, cabinets, and wooden décor Furniture maintenance Leather and vinyl surfaces Linoleum flooring and household surfaces Application Used For All types of wooden furniture including antiques. Surface Preparation Ensure the surface is clean and dry before application. Timber needs to be previously waxed or oiled before application. Not suitable for raw timber. How to Apply Dip a clean, lint-free cloth and spread sparingly over the surface, not more than one square metre at a time, in a circular motion. Buff back vigorously with a soft, lint-free cloth or buffing pads. Use up to three coats, buffing well between each coat. Allow 20 - 30 minutes between coats. Dry Time 20 minutes provided excess is wiped away. Maintenance Depending on wear, apply if the waxed area becomes dull or faded. Clean Up Warm, soapy water for hands or cloth. Excess wax on timber; dampen a cloth with d-Limonene or mineral turpentine.