Category: Furniture

Wood scratch repair

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 […]

Red wine remedy for carpets

2 or 3 handfuls baking soda Red wine has a fantastic ability to stain, owing to its acidic nature and abundance of colorful plant compounds. Whatever you do, don’t rush to blot a spill for you may inadvertently drive the stain deeper into the pile of the carpet. Instead, cover the area thoroughly with baking […]

Prevent wicker furniture yellowing

1/2 cup (150g) salt 3 cups (750ml) warm water White wicker furniture that’s been finished with an oil-based paint has a tendency to yellow with age, especially if it is stored in the dark during the winter. To fight the effects of aging, give your wicker furniture an annual scrub down with a stiff brush […]

Cleaning varnished wood

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 […]

Cat behavior moderator

1/2 cup (125ml) vinegar 1/2 cup (125ml) water If your cats have a bad habit of fighting with one another or scratching upholstery, a bit of vinegar might be all you need to correct unwanted behavior. Fill a spray bottle with equal parts vinegar and water. If you come upon your cats fighting one another, […]