The woodwork is very nice but it looks as though it hasn't been cleaned in many years. We are looking for a way to clean the very detailed banister and trim wook. Most of the dirt and grime came off with amonia but there are so many small spot to get into.
Any suggestions?
2007-08-13 07:15:50 · 4 answers · asked by wancy 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Greets....
For those tight spots nothing beats old toothbrushes.... Arrrghh.
Lots o work tho.
best of luck
2007-08-13 07:24:47 · answer #1 · answered by DANIEL K 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My daughter did the same thing, bought a home that's three stories tall and huge, all old woodwork, ish?
We started to clean it but, time was the element. it takes a lot of time, elbow grease and love. It's hard on someone elses home if your not getting paid for it.
Toothbrushes, hot water, soap and sponges, lots of rags and hard work. There is no easy way. It took lots of time to get it this way, it's going to take lots of time to recover it.
2007-08-13 23:03:14 · answer #2 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can buy a paste that you apply ,to wood, that goes on ,and blisters up ,just peeps off, then wash off,
ive just re did a early 1920 house , take a look
flowerbluff .com
stay away from amonia, its acid,acid and wood dont mix
just a thought......
2007-08-13 07:56:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sand it down and re-stain it. It's hard work, but worth all the effort.
2007-08-13 07:23:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋