Can I clean tacky varnish?
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Debbie Fotis
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My dining room chairs have varnish that is starting to get tacky on the top of the chairs. I'm hoping to clean it, but if I have to will refinish them. Not sure how or what is good to use.
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Someone else may have a better idea, but we had the same problem. I tried several cleaning methods, but we ended up sanding and refinishing.
Try using a mixture of pure ammonia and water...about half and half. It will remove most gunk from wood without damaging the finish. Test it in a small area first.
Formby's explains the process. Cheaper alternative is half acetone and half laquer thinner. Necessary to get rid of the goop and gum build up. This does not work on poly. Use a good varnish product.
Thank you for your suggestion.