In a spray bottle place equal quantities of water and vinegar for a homemade cleanser.
Cleaning old wood doors.
No matter what method you decide to try it s.
My house is nearly 100 years old and my doors and woodwork beadboard wainscoting in the kitchen 8 inch baseboards wooden divider between the living room and dining room though thankfully unpainted get grimy and gunky.
Dip a nonabrasive sponge into the water and scrub the surface of your wood door.
For minor cleaning you should be able to use a bit of mild dish soap mixed with hot water.
This project reveals how to restore and clean old timber doors fill holes cracks and gaps refinish the wood and fix new ironmongery.
Whether you want to clean old wood furniture cabinets a cutting board wood floors or any other type of old dirty wood there are several similar methods you can use.
Wipe the dirt dust and fingerprints from the door frame using a soft cloth.
Here s our recommended method for cleaning stained wood doors.
How to clean old wood.
Spray the mixture on the door frame.
Use a mild dish soap.
Also be sure to clean the top of the door frame.
You can also use or a small brush like a toothbrush to get into corners and crevices in the door.