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How to clean an Antique Wood Dresser?
I just recently moved into a 1929 built house, the owner had lived here 30 years and was an avid Vintage Antique collector. She left a large dreser/burea in the basement. Its Dark Wood, beautiful! We want to move it upstairs for decor, but its heavy, so we have to make sure to clean it well in the basement (to make sure cleans up enough to be in the limelight). It has a few scratches, is missing a handle, and very very dusty. I know its probably not worth anything, we just want to clean it up and put it in our Dining Room.
I dont know how to describe the markings on the front but its like water marks but they are darker than the wood. I cleaned it with pledge and they went away, but it dried and it was back!
What do you suggest to clean the marks, in case they could come off.
What is a good way to get off a lot of dust? I realize pledge probably isnt a great idea….
We arent wanting to spend very much money, so the cheaper the better!
Formby’s has a wood cleaning kit. I have used it, and it really worked well. You can get it at Home Depot or Lowe’s. Scott’s Liquid Gold also cleans furniture very well. Then for scratches and stuff, they have these wood stain crayons that are the color of different woods and can be used to touch up spots on furniture. Good Luck, I hope this helps.
