General Overview
Cleaning wood furniture is easy but needs to be done with proper cleaning techniques otherwise it may leave the water or other stains on the furniture. The wooden furniture can be cleaned using a number of ways like dusting, waxing, etc.
How To Grime Off Mold From Old/Antique Wood Furniture At Home?
The mold and mildew on the Old/antique wood furniture is a common problem and can be treated using home techniques. Here are some steps to grime off the mold from the wood using the below-mentioned steps:
- Clean And Dry: The first and foremost thing is to properly clean and dry the old furniture.
- Sunlight: Place the antique furniture piece under the sunlight is a wise idea to loosen the mold and mildew.
- Prepare Solution: Fill the bucket with a gallon of the warm water and an add bleach ( Quarter Cup) into it along with the mild laundry detergent into it and mix well to create the proper blend. Don't bubble the solution.
- Wipe Furniture: Dip the clean cloth in the solution and twist it to get excess water out from it. Use this cloth to wipe/ old antique furniture to grime off mold and mildew.
- Soft Toothbrush: The hard to reach area can be cleaned up by the soft toothbrush dipped in the solution.
- Scrubbing: Scrub off the mold using a soft brush and wipe the residue using clean rag cloth.
- Dry: Keep the furniture under sunlight to dry it completely else keep it in the place with low humidity.
- Examine: Once dried examine the piece properly if mold is finely grimed off.
- Linseed Oil: Pour the linseed oil on the clean lint-free cloth and apply over the furniture in a good amount and let it sit for nearly 15 minutes and follow by rubbing the excess oil using rag cloth.
What Are The Ways To Clean Or Disinfect Wood Furniture Naturally Using White Vinegar?
Cleaning wood furniture using natural ways like white vinegar is best in comparison using harmful chemical cleaners. The steps to proceed are mentioned below:
Items Required
- Water, White Vinegar
- Olive Oil and Spray bottle.
Directions
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Spray Jar: Fill the spray jar with a cup of the water.
2.
Prepare Solution: Add one cup of the vinegar with one tablespoon of olive oil into the water containing spray jar and shake it well.
3.
Apply: Apply directly to the wood surface and follow by rubbing it with a rag to clean.
Restoration
White vinegar is the ultimate home remedy to restore the wood surface. Steps are given below:
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Prepare Solution: Take a jar and pour three tablespoons of olive oil into it along with 1 tablespoon of the white vinegar and create the blend by stirring it.
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Wipe: Wet the rag cloth with the solution and apply it over the entire piece for restoration and finish. The process can be repeated until the satisfactory results are gained.