What is the best way to: To polish furniture,

pick from the following.
a). take a can of Pledge or some other brand of polish, remove cap and press on tip spraying some on the furniture, then wipe off with a rag.
b). take a can of Pledge or some other brand of polish, remove cap and press on tip spraying some on the furniture, then let dry for 30 minutes.
Answer:
a).