How to Remove White Film From Antique Wood

How to Remove White Film From Antique Wood
Published: Feb 10, 2010
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read
  1. Fill a spray bottle about a quarter full with white vinegar. Add water to the bottle, filling it up. Screw the spray cap on tightly.

  2. Spray the vinegar and water solution onto a paper towel or a soft dry cloth until it is damp.

  3. Run the damp cloth over the surface of the piece of wood furniture. The vinegar should break down the white film.

  4. Dry the surface of the wood immediately with a soft dry cloth, making sure no moisture remains on the furniture.

  5. Apply the wood furniture polish to your piece of antique wooden furniture, following the instructions on the bottle.

  6. Regularly polish your piece of antique wooden furniture using the appropriate polish.

Tips

Test this on a small, less noticeable area of the furniture before trying it all over.

Photo Credits

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Ashley Friedman

Ashley Friedman graduated from Sarah Lawrence College in 2003 with a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing and Social Sciences. She has experience writing copy for the websites of creative professionals, and regularly contributes to several…

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