How can I use alcohol to restore furniture?
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Sue Castle
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I saw a post on FB, " Wipe your dresser with alcohol to copy this gorgeous techniqueGet today's top projects & episodes every day on the new Hometalk App!"I downloaded the app and still cannot locate this post. Can you help please?
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Wiping wooden furniture with alcohol will usually strip the finish.
YOu might have to try the special cleaners they suggest- Cerama Bryte Appliance Cleaner https://products.geappliances.com/appliance/gea-support-search-content?contentId=23804
Sue: some FB postings can be malicious. do not follow this advice for alcohol and wood. seek another, proven solution!
Hi Sue, rubbing alcohol acts like a solvent, here is a video, I hope it helps you out, it can remove staining from wood furniture
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8I0xk-858k
one more video for you
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIl2yTBjLWQ
Hi Candy,
I found this project in a newsletter with a similar "caption". Sometimes Hometalk will use a unique ingredient that we don't expect for a project but then we discover that it's a normal use. ;) I suspect this is what you saw. The alcohol was simply used for cleaning. Wishing you the best.
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/bedroom/furniture/vintage-silverware-chest-turned-into-old-world-charm-36307025
Vintage Silverware Chest Turned Into Old World Charm
I think this is the project you are referring to:
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/bedroom/furniture/100-year-old-family-treasure-returned-to-her-former-beauty-40332683?expand_all_questions=1
100 Year Old Family Treasure Returned to Her Former Beauty
Denatured alcohol and steel wool is what’s being used and it is not isopropyl alcohol.
It can be bought in the painting chemicals section of a DIY store.
Denatured alcohol only resolves shellac. If finish is a lacquer or poly it won't help much.
I use denatured alcohol to prep and clean after scuffing but before painting.