Easy/cheap way to clean soot off of old chairs I want to paint
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Lo on Feb 25, 2015One gallon hot water. Add 1 cup white vinegar, 1/2 cup ammonia, 1/4 cup baking soda. Use old towels for cleaning with this. If you use it on woodwork or other furniture, be sure to dry it off. It will continue working into old wax, etc. if left wet. I cleaned an old wooden box covered with oil and dirt. I was pleasantly surprised that all the "yuck" came off and left the ink printing! It's also great for removing that tar-like substance left on armchair wood. I was told by a curator this formula was used to clean antiques in the White House.Helpful Reply
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Lo on Feb 25, 2015I hope it works! It has certainly cleaned many OLD things for me. Good luck. I look forward to hearing from u.Helpful Reply
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Nancy Bowen on Feb 25, 2015Awesome from the dollar store.Helpful Reply
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Sherrie on Feb 25, 2015I always use TSP. And rinse. It works better than anything I ever used.Helpful Reply
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Nancy Carr on Feb 25, 2015I would just use a baking soda paste and rinse it off. Good luck.Helpful Reply
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