The most important thing is to put it on very lightly. You can put just a drop at a time on and spread it out with your palm. It really takes very little. If you get it on too thick just wipe it off with a rag. You won't remove all of it this way but leave a very little bit. Remember to dispose of your rag properly. The oil can oxidize and cause a fire under certain conditions. I'm sure others will chime in.