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asked the other day about using mineral spirits to clean old
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asked the other day about using mineral spirits to clean old


Aug 18, 2022, 10:26 AM
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furniture. Done some more googling, and see it recommended by several reputable sources, like the Smithsonian Institute, p. 11-12

https://www.si.edu/mci/downloads/taking_care/mcifurniturecare.pdf

I think what I'll do with this mid-century Drexel serpentine dresser is clean it with Murphy's Oil Soap, followed by mineral spirits. Assuming no issues with a hidden test spot. It shows some wear and tear as you would expect for it's age, but I think a good cleaning will be enough for it's expected use in an extra bedroom with some other old cherry furniture. Maybe try CU85's suggestion or something for working
on some scratches and dents. But I'm not refinishing the whole thing, too much like work.

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