Why not vinegar? You may be wondering.
Vinegar is a paint stripper, varnish remover and can destroy the coatings on many other surfaces. Each time it is used, it creates a thinner surface by slowly melting away your furniture finishes.
Olive oil is not to be applied to your wood because it may spoil and cause a scent to develop in the wood surface. This is due to the fact that olive oil is classified as a non-drying oil.
A non-drying oil is one that does not get hard when it is exposed to air. examples: coconut oil, almond oil, babassu oil, cocoa butter, macadamia oil, olive oil, peanut oil, and Nahar Seed oil.
On the other hand, drying oils will harden completely when exposed to air. Example: linseed oil, poppy oil, walnut oil, sunflower oil, and safflower oil are known as the typical drying oils.