Questions and Answers for Giles and Kendall 8-oz. Cedar Oil

A:  For about 2 days till it’s fully absorbed.

A:  No. It will absorb into "unfinished" cedar. It is not advisable to apply it to any finished wood as the reason for using this product is to rejuvenate the cedar scent on unfinished bare cedar.

A:  No. It puts a very nice shine on the furniture.

A:  No

A:  I am assuming you mean oily. Only until it dries which may be 3 to 4 days.

A:  At first it may feel oily when you apply it, but it will soak in very quickly depending on the condition of the wood, or if the wood is finished or unfinished.

A:  No, it soaks into the wood very quickly.

A:  Everything was great!

A:  Just for grins, if the wood in the closet do not have a finish on them, you wont need to sand them and if they are real cedar boards they shouldn't have a finish. as far as how long , depends on how many boards you put it on and how much on each board. I would try a few boards in one closet and see how it goes and make changes from there. That 8 ounce can wont really go that far.

A:  The strong smell last for about a week, then fades but can still be noticed for about another 2-3 weeks. I then just reapply another coat. Even when the smell is not noticeable, it continues to repel moths as none of my wools have been affected and I don’t always refresh the smell.

A:  If you mean the type of strong cedar smell that overwhelms you when you first walk into the closet, then 2-3 weeks. However, if you mean a faint cedar scent that's still strong enough to have protective anti-bug properties, then you're probably looking at more like 2-3 years. By the way, with old cedar wood like that, you might want to plan on using a lot more than you'd need for newer wood; the old wood will positively drink this stuff.

A:  I just re-oiled some cedarsafe brand planks from L(o)wes two weeks ago, and was seeking the answer to the same question you asked because the scent has faded to almost nil in less than half a month.

A:  No need to sand. The product works great by sampling painting it on the cedar planks.

A:  You only have to rub this into unfinished cedar. It is not necessary to sand them UNLESS they are coated or finished. The scent is strong at first but fades to a nice pleasant level after a few weeks. The point of this product is just that, to enhance and rejuvenate the scent of cedar.

A:  Lucky you!!! When I sanded my closets and applied the oil six months ago, the scent is still clearly there.

A:  If you use it undiluted it will last a very long time, especially if you sand the wood first. The Cedar Oil is highly concentrated it restores the natural oil of the wood to preserve the wood, and its pleasant aroma.

A:  No - chemicals in the cedar oil (it's not pure) will get into the food when burned.

A:  My guess:yes because it's cedar extract.

A:  NO

A:  I wouldn't. May be harmful.

A:  I wouldn't use it. Most likely make you sick.

A:  That should work. I would try a small amount first.

A:  I've done it!

A:  I have dabbed a drop or two on furnace filters without a problem, and have also put some on a cottonball, and vacuumed it up to make my vacuum cleaner smell a little better when I vacuum.

A:  No.

A:  I don't see why it couldn't be, as long as you are not saturating the filter. By dab-- if you mean dipping the end of Q-tip into the undiluted Cedar Oil, and dabbing it onto the filter in one spot.

A:  There's probably some elegant way to do it, but the non-elegant way I did it is this: pierce it with something pointy like an ice pick, wiggle that back and forth to widen the hole a bit, then stick the corner of a flat head screwdriver in there and wiggle it around more until the hole is wide enough to get the entire head of the screwdriver in there, and pull up. I think I wound up getting it about halfway out like that, then used needle-nose pliers to get it the rest of the way.

A:  Puncture it near one edge with a small flat screw driver or a punch and simply pry it up and discard it.

A:  I take a Phillips screw driver and use a small hammer to tap the handle end while the metal tip is puncturing the metal seal.

A:  I used a cork screw.

A:  Can opener, the hand-held pry it up type. I haven't opened mine yet.

A:  Sure - but don't soak it. Cedar oil is designed to be used lightly, it won't close up cracks that I know of. Probably better if you sand the chairs first.

A:  In my opinion it would be an expensive way to do it, depending on how much you have to cover. I just tried some on my cedar garden enclosure and it was THIRSTY. It darkens the wood, which I guess most anything would. HD carries a product that IMO would be better. It's called "VOC Free Non Toxic 1 gal. Clear Satin Cedar-Seal". That's what I used on my enclosure a year or two ago. I should reapply this year. It's more viscous, penetrating nicely, and you get a gallon of it for twice the price that you'd pay for just 16 ounces of natural oil. Also, it doesn't darken the wood much.

A:  Yes it restores some of the previous look.

A:  Don't think so - the oil is designed to produce an aroma, not make furniture look good.

A:  Yes. Do a light sanding to open up the pores. If the wood is extremely dry you might want to do a couple of coats due to absorbtion.

A:  This is NOT A FINISH!!! It is meant to rejuvenate the natural aromatic quality of bare unfinished cedar. It is very strong stuff and might aggravate your missus' condition. If you want to repel natural pests in your house, be extra judicious with your cleaning and eliminate the silverfish food sources. This won't eliminate them completely but will reduce their number. Other than that, you can set off insecticide bombs in your home. Follow the instructions to the letter.

A:  I have sprayed diluted cedar oil lightly under my bed and mattress when it is stripped. I let it dry before I remake it. By diluted I mean about 1/3 of a cup of Cedar Oil mixed with hot water to breakdown the concentrated oil in a large spray bottle. (Fill the rest of the spray bottle with hot water), shake the spray bottle vigorously before spraying every time you use it, and do NOT saturate the areas you're spraying so that it is dripping wet. It should just be a light mist type spray.

A:  Citrus sprays designed to kill silverfish and diatomaceous earth (food grade) are good options.

A:  I would look into a natural based repellent . Perhaps lavender oil?

A:  It can not be used on beds, or so it says, but I've diluted it with a small amount of hot water in a separate spray bottle and have stripped my bed , sprayed underneath the bed, and have lifted the top mattress and sprayed between the mattresses before, and didn't have any problems what so ever. The scent doesn't last that long, I wish it did, but it dissipates. I think they just don't want anyone's skin to come in direct contact with the oil, it's not intended to be used for that purpose.

A:  Long enough for your kids to inherit the can I think.

A:  6 years

A:  In the can or bottle, forever!

A:  In a cool dark cabinet forever! But you'll use it up before keeping it

A:  Not really. But I wouldn't put it on the floor as it offers NO PROTECTION. This stuff is meant to restore the aromatic quality of aromatic cedar and is not really a finish.

A:  I pour a small amount on a rag and rub it onto the cedar boards that line my closet.

A:  read the instructions on the bottle

A:  Assuming your closet is already wood, sand down all the wood surfaces (you don't want any varnishes/lacquers/etc in the way) and then brush the oil onto all the sanded wood surface. Alternatively, you could use a sponge, just make sure you wear gloves. If you have any drywall or other non-wooden surfaces I would recommend using painter's tape (or better, frog tape) to cover those surfaces where they're adjacent to wood so you don't accidentally get any oil on them while you're coating the wood. Let it dry with the door open for at least 24 hours (maybe 48); the wood should be completely dry to the touch and not feel oily before you put clothes back in.

A:  Use plastic gloves and a soft cloth. Cedar oil is not designed to be used on anything but cedar wood as far as I know.

A:  Read the label Soft clean dry cloth

A:  I do not know,but a little cedar oil does cover quite a bit.

A:  Thank you for your recent inquiry with The Home Depot, Jerald. This Cedar Oil does not come in a larger container. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you in the future. Thank you for shopping Home Depot.

A:  Not sure, but you can ask one of the customer service representatives if it comes ina larger quantity.

A:  Not sure, but worth looking into, please let me know if you do!

A:  I don't think so because a little goes a looooooooong way.