[header] How to clean unfinished wood [title] Use a soft brush. [step] A soft brush is good for brushing away small pieces of debris trapped inside the grooves and ridges of the unfinished wood. Use the soft brush to gently wipe away anything caught in the crevices and then vacuum it up. 
[substeps] For best results, use a gentle flicking motion with the bristles of the brush on the surface of the wood. A soft brush will also prevent damage to the wood because it employs a gentle touch.