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Introduced to the Gilly's range in 1994, our Orange Oil Furniture Polish is a longtime favourite of our customers. It smells delightful (like freshly squeezed oranges) because it is made using cold pressed sweet orange oil. It is easy to use and can be wiped on with a lint-free cloth or brushed on with a paintbrush. We love using our Bamboo Polishing Cloths to apply any of Gilly's oils. Thanks to the food grade ingredients, our Orange Oil Furniture Polish is completely food safe. It can be used on all of your timber or bamboo food preparation areas, bowls and food...

Monto Mitre 10 is a local, family-owned store located in Monto, a small rural service centre for the surrounding agricultural area, inland from Bundaberg, Queensland. Jocelyn and Brett opened Monto Hardware and Plumbing 7 years ago, having owned several businesses in the town, including a real estate agency, along with a cattle and livestock agency. They currently own and run both the hardware store and the electrical goods store in Monto. We spoke to Jocelyn about her passion for sourcing new and interesting products for their store. Their range is so enormous, it's really more of a department store.  Jocelyn...

Please tell us a little about you and your business.  In my interior design and furniture makeovers, I strive to achieve a high-end look on a low-end budget. My aim is to make functional, stylish home designs achievable to anyone, on any budget. In doing this I have a huge emphasis on DIYs and upcycling.   How long have you been using Gilly’s products and how did you first come across them?  My dad introduced me to Gilly’s products as he had been using them since the 1980s. However, it’s only been the past few years that I have really honed my...

Waxing is a superb way to preserve and enhance the beauty of timber. Whilst it does require a little care and patience to apply in the first instance, it is easy to maintain and repair if needed. Gilly's range of waxes are designed to make this process as easy as possible.   A correctly waxed surface is even in all lighting conditions, is silky smooth and dry to the touch. The finish will be transparent and the depth of the timber detail clear.  Because 'a little goes a long way' applies to all of our quality products, probably the most common...