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Cleaning old wood doors.
Also be sure to clean the top of the door frame.
In a spray bottle place equal quantities of water and vinegar for a homemade cleanser.
Here s our recommended method for cleaning stained wood doors.
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.
Dip a nonabrasive sponge into the water and scrub the surface of your wood door.
Wipe the dirt dust and fingerprints from the door frame using a soft cloth.
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Over time wood doors can be tarnished by ingrained dirt and grime from dusty building work sticky fingers and pets paws and become marked from bumps and knocks but they can be brought back to life with good regular maintenance.
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.
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How to clean old wood.
Spray the mixture on the door frame.
For minor cleaning you should be able to use a bit of mild dish soap mixed with hot water.