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Appreciation post: The old guy at the flea market was right about vinegar
For years I thought using white vinegar to clean old finishes was just a weird home fix. Then I got a 1920s oak dresser with a thick wax layer over the original varnish. I tried mineral spirits and nothing moved, but a 50/50 mix of vinegar and water cut right through it in about 20 minutes. It didn't hurt the wood underneath at all. Has anyone else had a good result with something simple like that on a tough cleaning job?
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sanchez.ivan6mo ago
Honestly, vinegar got some rust off my old bike chain too.
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kelly.mia6mo ago
Works great until you smell like a salad.
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carr.luna6mo ago
That wax layer is probably shellac, not varnish. Vinegar works because it has a little acid that breaks down shellac. It can dull real varnish over time though.
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