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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 […]
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.
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 […]
To remove scratches use 1 part lemon juice and 1 part olive oil, rub with soft cloth. Cooking oil is a possible substitute for olive oil. Test a small unnoticeable area before using on the main parts of the wood.
1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup white distilled vinegar 20-30 drops lemon essential oil Shake well before using (2 teaspoons lemon juice may be substituted for lemon oil but then must be stored in refrigerator) Dip a clean, dry cloth into the polish and rub wood in the direction of the grain. Use a soft […]
If varnished wood has taken on a cloudy appearance but the cloudiness hasn’t gone through to the wood, it can be removed by rubbing the wood with a soft cloth soaked in a solution of 1 tablespoon of distilled vinegar in 4 cups (1 liter) of lukewarm water. Wring out the cloth and rub into […]
3 tablespoons white distilled vinegar 3 tablespoons water 1/2 teaspoon liquid soap or detergent A few drops olive oil This is a good mix for well-used furniture. The vinegar does a wonderful job of pulling dirt out of wood. Combine the ingredients in a bowl, saturate a sponge with the mixture, and squeeze out the […]