If you'd like a wax that doesn't contain synthetic additives, buy a container of beeswax furniture polish. This polish is easy to apply and it will give your furniture a soft glow. Keep in mind that because it's such a soft wax, it won't protect your furniture as much as other polishes and it will be sticky unless you buff it well. You might find products that contain a mixture of beeswax and carnauba wax, which make the polish more durable. Carnauba is a popular vegetable wax that's added to furniture polishes because it buffs to a high shine. It also lasts longer than beeswax alone. Liquid wax doesn't contain as much wax as paste wax, so it won't last as long. Choose liquid wax if you'd like to coat furniture with lots of decorative carvings, which would be difficult to work a paste wax into. For example, select liquid wax for intricately carved chair or table legs. Most commercial floor waxes contain less wax so they're easier to spread across an entire floor. Since this wax is also softer, it won't last on furniture as long as a furniture wax. If you do use a floor wax, you'll probably need to reapply the wax every few months instead of once or twice a year.

Summary: Choose beeswax for a soft, natural finish. Look for a product with carnauba wax for a long-lasting finish. Use liquid wax on heavily carved or ornate furniture. Avoid using floor wax on furniture.

Mix together 1c (240mL) of chlorine bleach, 1c (240mL) of laundry detergent, and 1USgal (3.8L) of warm water. This mixture will create a cleaning solution that is strong enough to remove most dirt and stains, but gentle enough to keep from damaging your teak furniture. As always when handling bleach, be careful not to get it on any other materials. Use a soft plastic brush to apply the bleach solution and gently scrub it into the teak wood. Let the solution sit for approximately 15 minutes and then rinse it off completely with water. Make sure to do this cleaning outdoors. If you must do it inside, use a drop cloth on the floor to avoid spilling any bleach around your home and damaging something. Instead of power washing away all of the dirt (along with all of the protective elements), use a handheld scrubbing brush to get a controlled clean for your teak furniture. Gently scrub away any stains or imperfections in the wood. But don't scrub too hard or you might damage the wood permanently. Getting the teak wood wet first can help the scrubbing process be more effective. And a constant flow of water will help rinse away any dirt or grime as you clean. This cleaning method is more aggressive in fighting stains and signs of wear. So it may be better suited for teak furniture that has been left outdoors for long periods of time. Simply apply the teak cleaning solution to the furniture and scrub it in with a soft brush. Generally, you should let it remain on the teak for 15 minutes or so before you rinse it off with the hose. Follow the directions for application on the bottle. Look for the active ingredient oxalic acid in any store-bought teak cleaner. Whether you use store-bought teak cleaner or a bleach cleaning solution, you'll need to rinse off any remaining residue after you finish cleaning. Use a garden hose to rinse the teak off completely and let it air dry. If you are cleaning your teak furniture indoors, use a damp cloth to wipe off any remaining cleaner residue.

Summary: Make a bleach cleaning solution. Apply the bleach with a brush. Use a brush to scrub. Use store-bought teak cleaner. Rinse off the cleaning solution.

Coat two 9-inch (22.86-centimeter) cake pans with cooking spray, then set them aside. Regular pans will work better for this than springform pans, especially if you plan on adding a glaze. Place the sugar and butter into a large mixing bowl. Add the grated lemon rind, thawed lemonade concentrate, and vanilla extract. Blend everything together on medium speed using a mixer. Keep blending until everything is evenly combined, about 5 minutes. Add two whole eggs (yolk and whites) into the butter mixture, beating well after each one. Next, add two more egg whites (no yolks), beating after each one you add. Save the second set of yolks for another recipe. Pour the flour into a separate mixing bowl. Add the baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Stir the ingredients together with a whisk. Beat half of the flour mixture into the butter mixture. Pour in half of the buttermilk into the butter mixture, and beat it again until well blended. Repeat with the remaining flour and buttermilk. Try to distribute the batter as evenly as you can between the two pans. Tap the pans against the counter. This will help settle the batter and remove any air bubbles. They are ready when a toothpick poked into the center comes out clean. If you have a small oven, bake the cakes on two different racks, then switch them halfway through the baking time; this ensures that they bake evenly.
Summary: Preheat your oven to 350F (177C). Blend the sugar, butter, lemon rind, lemonade concentrate, and vanilla extract. Gradually add the eggs and egg whites. Mix the flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda separately. Alternate between adding the flour mixture and buttermilk into the butter mixture. Pour the batter into the two prepared pans. Bake the cakes for about 20 minutes.