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Safe Alternative to Paint Strippers
Working on a restoration project doesn’t need to mean poisoning yourself and the environment. Paint strippers are one of the product categories to top the list of those likely to contain high levels of persistent organochlorine chemicals (POPs) and volatile organic chemicals. Protect yourself by trying this safer alternative for stripping old paint.
The mineral washing soda, found in the laundry section of the supermarket, is an excellent solvent substitute, and it works to strip paint; in fact, washing soda was used in the 19th century for such a purpose. Make a very thick paste of washing soda and water (wear gloves because although washing soda doesn’t give off fumes, it is slightly caustic), and spread with a putty knife on the surface to be stripped. Let it set for several hours, if not overnight, keeping it as moist as possible by misting frequently with water sprayed from a spray bottle. Rinse and peel off the paint.
Caution: Spot test this formula first to make sure the paste doesn’t damage the wood.
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add your comment »Thank you for this! I have never even heard of it until now- but certianly wont forget this next time the need arises
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This is new to my mind. Until this day I would not use this tech. Helps it? In ealyier days my family cleaned the house. When I clean my flat today I wonder what it was necessary inhabiting more than 3 rooms with a family of 4 personas. Did anybody want to know why it was good for? If I was my own father the thing would be to part / share our room probably split with some walls. When I was a child I did not push me anyway I wonder if I deserved it. I guessed it would not stick to the floor for ever. It was ideas of law being applied to others steady than waiting what was (or wasn't) applied to me. The house should be clean most of the time.
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Thank you for this. I like working with used furniture, but have always been afraid to use those commercial paint strippers.
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can you use the same solution for taking the finish off of hard wood floors?
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can you use the same solution for taking the finish off of hard wood floors?
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How do I safely take old varnish and finish off of a
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