Caring tor Varnished Goods.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXI, Issue I, 4 July 1903, Page 68

Caring tor Varnished Goods.

When varnished surfaces become cracked or faded the best way to treat them is to scrape and varnish them. but. if this cannot be conveniently done, th'* surface may be very much improv d by rubbing boiled linseed oil well in snd using : woollen doth for the purpi S'*. After a few weeks the surface will be come smooth, soft and of good c b ur. The oil softens the dirt on the surface of the varnish, and hence such s.irf »e should always be soaked in oil previo s to using soap and water on it. Not on y does the eil soften the dirt, as st I d. but prevents the water from soaking in o the wood. Varnished and painted floors sir u d be thoroughly cleansed at least once a montii. and an excellent way to do this is to first wipe them dean with a doth wrung out of warm water. Next rub th.floors with a doth wet with kerosene, and then rub them over finally with a coarse woollen cloth. Rub briskly unt 1 they are bright and dry.

If varnished surfaces become stained a little kerosene rubbed vigorously on the stained part with a piece of .woollen doth will remove any ordinary blemish. If the stain is a deep one the spot sh be rubbed witn powdered rotten stone and oil. afterwards polishing it with paraffin oil and turpentine. It is not a difficult task to keep varnished surfaces m good condition, and have them look bright and handsome at all times if a little care is taken with them.