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CitrusStrip is not bad. Just don't let it dry and harden, then it's a pain to remove. It has a decent light scent also.
Hi Marilee! There are many ways you can achieve this! Here are just a few:
https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=How+do+I+remove+varnish+without+scary+chemicals%3f&qpvt=How+do+I+remove+varnish+without+scary+chemicals%3f&FORM=VDRE
https://www.hunker.com/13401978/how-to-remove-paint-from-wood-without-chemicals
You could try sanding the finish off, wear a mask over your nose and mouth.
Sander that's how it was done before chemicals;wear eye and nose/mouth masks
You can sand it off.