How To Clean Hitchcock Furniture
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When lacquered furniture is not stained or worn and you simply want to clean it to remove dust the best thing to use is a damp cloth with warm water.
How to clean hitchcock furniture. So the best first step involves using a very mild cleaner diluted in warm water. Use two soft cloths for cleaning. When i contacted hitchcock and explained that i wanted to clean a recently purchased older hitchcock table top and asked what to use the answer was. To start cleaning gently wipe down the surfaces with a soft cloth and your cleaner. It likely needs refinishing we can do it for 200 there was no mention of what to use to clean the table top myself.
Dip a clean cloth into a solution of 1 teaspoon of borax 2 tablespoons of vinegar 1 4 cup dishwashing detergent and 1 1 2 cups hot water. Next wipe the cotton ball on an inconspicuous part of. You should clean lacquer furniture with water. Add a drop of liquid dish soap to a water moistened cotton ball. Obviously you do not want to douse the furniture in water.
If you need to clean a piece of antique furniture opt for a mild cleaner such as dish soap mixed with water to avoid damaging the item. If you re trying to remove a stain use fine steel wool and rub the area in the direction of the wood grain to avoid damage. If the chairs have areas where a paper towel can t reach like if they are carved use a paint brush that was sprayed. As soon as you are done washing. Wet a cloth with water wring it out and use the damp cloth to wipe the furniture.
Rub the cloth over the surface of the furniture and make sure you dry it well with a bit of paper. Many stains require more than water for cleaning success. Of course over the years grime dirt and wax can build up on fine furniture like hitchcock. I have 4 hitchcock chairs that are about 40 years old. I think i tried cleaning them once with murphy s oil soap which left a yellow residue.
Rather use just a bit of the soapy water on a rag and then dry immediately.