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White vinegar can be mixed with water-base inks to make a wonderful stain for wood. The resulting finish is the color of the ink with a silvery sheen. Simply pour vinegar into a mixing jar, add the ink until the desired color is achieved, and apply to the wood with a brush or rag. Wipe […]
1 tablespoon (15ml) vinegar When repairing antique furniture or other wooden items, it’s important to get rid of old glue beforehand to ensure the best bond possible. To soften the glue and make scraping it away much easier, use about 1 tablespoon (15ml) vinegar. For better access to wooden joints, fill a small medicine dropper […]
Remove unsightly marks on concrete by applying vinegar directly to the stain.
1 teaspoon (6g) salt 1/2 lemon Here’s a quick and easy way to remove rust spots from small chrome appliances, utensils, or bicycle handles. Simple sprinkle salt on the cut side of the lemon half and rub over the rust spots. Repeat is necessary. Rinse thoroughly with water and dry with a soft cloth.
All grease spots must be washed off and any rust removed, and the stove must be cold. Mix black lead with vinegar to a creamy consistency and apply to the metal areas of the stove or fireplace. Polish with a stiff brush when nearly dry.
To remove rust from bolts and other metals, soak them in full-strength vinegar. Put the metal objects in a container and cover with vinegar. Seal the container and shake. Let it stand overnight. Dry the objects to prevent corrosion.
Stubborn rings left where wet glasses have been placed on wood furniture can be removed by rubbing them with a mixture of equal parts of distilled vinegar and olive oil. Rub with the grain and polish for the best results.
Absorb the odor of fresh paint by putting a small dish of vinegar in the room.
The print can be a real pain to get rid of if you leave a newspaper lying on a slightly damp surface, or drop of rain gets the paper wet before delivery. Make a paste with baking soda and a little water and rub gently until the stain disappears.
3/4 cup vegetable or olive oil 1/4 cup white vinegar Mix in a bowl (metal or glass recommended), whip on furniture with a soft clean cloth or a paper towel. You should be able to achieve incredible matching of the wood for shallow scratches. Test on a small area before using on main visible […]