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UPS CompassCleaning Old Wood and Other Items
ByWhether we are rummaging through our attics, picking in other folk’s old stuff (aka junk), receiving items on consignment as Trading Assistants, or buying yard sale, estate and auctions, we run across weird situations requiring cleaning. If we go by most guides on cleaning we’ll need a frequent shopper discount at Home Depot.
I am always on the watch for better (and cheaper if it works) ways of getting things done.
Not long ago I learned about a mixture called ‘furniture juice’. It has allegedly been used for years by antique dealers when cleaning old wood. Mix equal amounts of white (not Apple) vinegar, turpentine (paint and hardware stores) and boiled (not raw) linseed oil (also found in paint and hardware stores). Shake it well and frequently since the ingredients will settle and separate. Clean wood using very fine, like recommend 000 or 0000 steel wool. Don’t apply to the entire item. Apply to one area at a time scrubbing vigorously. When dry wipe off with a clean cloth and you normally will not need to wax or polish the item.
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