Thanks for the video!! I was raised using Old English. My Mom should've done commercials for it. I just recently (I was in a pinch) started using a vinegar/olive oil combo. It works fantastic and it's cheap!! Not that O.E. is pricey but, there's a better chance that I have vinegar and olive oil in my cabinet. And, it's also great on salad!! lol Keep up the good work DIYW !
I have restored many pieces of furniture and never used this stuff. I normally clean with soap allow to dry. Then 00/01 steel wool and little bit of thinners/ turps, this creates a smoother surface. again with 000 steel wool with a bit thinners/turps until you have a very smooth surface. Then use wax or oil , teak,linseed,orange,lemon.then with a soft linnet free cloth begin to polish in the figure 8 until you have the required finish. A bit work, but the result is worth it. Regarding this video, for a quickie it is okay.
Hey Sam, if you're still out there, I'm going with your instructions on my grandmother's vanity.. I'm excited, it's soap and water night. If I c an find you again. I'll send picture. 😊 thanks
I use this technique on old furniture and I prefer the linseed oil. Works everytime, if it's not to bad of shape after soap & water and elbow grease, then 000 steel wool, wipe down with turpentine, let dry then linseed oil, usually at least 2 coats. But to save time I use a variable speed random orbital sander turned all the way down (slow) with a pad and lint free cloth bonnet. You would even be amazed at the results that can be achieved with a clean and linseed oil rubbed into the grain.
It's work for us in our restaurant. We had a huge amount of Mahogany paneling on the walls that was over 100 years old. It cleaned it fine. Obviously it depends on what you're trying to clean. There is a difference between cleanup & restoration. So take it easy on the guy.
Nice video. If you want to bump the finish up just a little more I do a third coat of the wood oil and rub with the grain with wet sanding paper 400 - 600 grit and buff. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for this tip. I was prepared to use a harsher method which Ive done in the past. But I think I will do this and see how it goes. I think at the very least its going to help me preserve and protect the very old desk I have. So, thank you!
Yes, I have used the Murphys oil soap to clean the furniture well. You may need to clean it a few times with that first to make sure you get all the filth off. Then use the Old English and it should shine again nicely. You will also probably need a couple coats of this over a few days time period to get the furniture shining again. I have restored/cleaned a lot of antiques. I had my own shop until the hurricane took it all away.
Never read so many shameless and baseless criticisms of what is obviously a quick and easy way of sprucing up old furniture. Thank you for the video. As for you critics, I suggest you go shellac your heads!
This man feeds off of it and make some self more popular from it. Honestly I think he does it on purpose. I have watched years and years of his videos not genuine
In others words, if we don’t share your opinions, we need to keep quiet. Narcissism 101 poster child. People who have been xperi nice and knowledge do not share your opinion, hence your infantile objections.
I know you made this video a long time ago and I have no idea if you're going to read my comments, after all the years that have passed since you posted this video. Thank you so much for posting it, I really appreciate it. I purchased a vintage Bureau and China cabinet that's 80 years old. So I'm very excited to use your technique.
The video makes it really simple for an average home-owner by giving easy-to-follow tips on restoring wooden furniture. Experts often advise that timber is the most preferred wood for crafting wooden furniture. Why? Because it's sturdy and long-lasting and eliminates the need for excessive care.
I always look for ideas on how to do stuff I recently picked up an old Art Deco dresser in pretty bad shape. The first thing I did was wipe it down with Murphy's Oil Soap and a rag to get the heavy stuff off and then I wet sanded very lightly with #400 wet/dry sandpaper with Murphy's Oil Soap. I'll let it dry and then apply some of the Old English oil to finish it off. There are also some spots that need patch veneer replacement but I'll work on hat another time.
If you'd start with a good wipe down using TSP you would be amazed at the grime that comes off. Then use the Old English. I clean rentals and TSP is my main cleaner. Kitchen cupboards with grooves....I use a tooth brush and dental pick and it peels hunks of grease and crud from grooves. Those nasty dark finger smudges around the handles come off using this solution. I've tried many different cleaners and TSP is the best. Go over with Liquid Gold or Old English.
@bina nocht TSP comes in liquid and granular. I only use the dry & mix with water, I can control the concentration that way. I typically use more than less.
Actually, yes this is a dart board. But I have used this on antique mahogany and leather tables, antique oak table, antique Singer sewing machine and others. So far, all with success.
I used to use rags, but they tear up so badly on snags on the wood grain, so I use paper towels which I can toss out after. What is wrong with the paper towels?
Thanks for the video man. There's nothing wrong with using wood oil on old, dried out, solid wood furniture. I'm sure there are your wood working snobs out there that must do it some sort of precise way, but that's not what your video is offering here. It's Fast and Simple. Obviously, you have an old solid wood dartboard and the technique you are using is just fine for that. I knew reading comprehension in the United States has declined for many years now, but video watching? That's a new one.
Where did this dartboard case come from? This looks exactly like the one I made in woodshop in high-school. Even down to the space in between the doors that wad there because I forgot to account for the width of the tablesaw blade.
I don't know wht old english oil is or where to get it.what kind of oil is it? I live abroad if I know what kind it is maybe I can find the equivelent here(in Israel).also another question is the oil instead of cleaning it before hand with just water and a bit of if washing up liquid?
I have used it on a lot of antique wood tables and furniture as well, so far with good success. Only used it once on veneer so far. My antique Singer sewing machine and so far its good. No expert on veneer though so I might have been lucky there.
I have old wooden furniture that is "clean" but that gets moldy because of high humidity. I use vinegar first to get rid of the mold. I repeat. Only then, do I apply a wood product to nourish it and to protect it.
Exactly the way I do it. I even put a plastic open container inside if I can a let it set for a couple days to kill the mold. Then come back and wipe it down with a vinegar solution. Then I'll use a good wood cleaner/sealer such as this one.
Well, the dart board is antique and I have also cleaned up a lot of other old, filthy furniture with this. Did not know about the veneer, thank you for the warning. Good to know. I do often use Murphys oil soap to clean really dirty stuff. Happy I did not go too crazy on my antique Singer sewing machine yet. I was thinking of some sort of wax for it. Again, with normal wood, I have had excellent results for many years on old furniture and other items. Solid wood though.
Is this Carl Spackler? "This is a hybrid. This is a cross, ah, of Bluegrass, Kentucky Bluegrass, Featherbed Bent, and Northern California Sensemilia. The amazing stuff about this is, that you can play 36 holes on it in the afternoon, take it home and just get stoned to the bejeezus-belt that night on this stuff."
This is the advantage of wood over other furniture materials. Plastic can lose its sheen soon, aluminum just isn't classy, and wrought iron is too heavy! This is why a bit of care lets wood furniture last long and become a heirloom.
Help me please! Was given old wooden furniture, hutch table and chairs etc. In the home they were in the furnace had blown up and I have a mess to clean. I'm using murphys oil soap but its still looking so dull. Do you think with washing again and then using the old english will help bring back any luster? Thank you for your help.
would you do this on wooden doors? how do you tell if something has a veneer on it? Our whole house is dark wood and I want to shine it up. should I use the old english to do that?
hi can you use this on varnished wood is there a alternative or simear product as im in the uk and this is hard to get at a descent price love your vids xx
This doesn't really restore anything it just covers it up for a bit. Try all in one restore with steel wool if you want a permanent result out stripping and refinishing with stain and polyurethane
murphy oil soap is pretty good for cleaning wood too. the old english is good oil to help bring back the dry wood. looks like the old english cleans too.
I concur, I would have cleaned it with Murphy's Oil Soap, then done the oil and let sit overnight to soak in and dry. I would have used the Danish or tung oil to seal it.
Some oils are flammable. I cleaned a hard wood bed frame with Linseed oil and the rag caught on fire because it was in a drawer the dog jumped on and shut. The lack of air made it catch fire. If our dog hadn't woken us from a nap, I'd not be replying to your message. Not sure Old English is flammable like that.
No, some oils get sticky and dry out with time, leaving a filthy residue which collects dust. This stuff has cleansers in it as well as conditioners for the wood.
You can also mix 3 parts white spirit with 1 part methylated spirit and 1 part linseed oil together and use that as a wipe. Or just 4 parts white spirit and 1 part linseed oil.
it still looks dirty to me! you should have gone over it first with a solution of warm water and dish soap. Rubbing gently with the grain. he is just waxing over the dirt.
I started to give this a "thumbs down", glad I continued watching. The second coat seems to have really cleaned the wood nicely. It is nice to see the character of the wood instead of sanding and "restoring" something with such a nice look. I will try "old english" currently trying Murphys but not really thrilled, it does clean well and removed stains/old paint though. thanks for the video.
Beautiful. I know nothing about antiques. I heard that collectors don't want anything done to the piece, you lose value. What you did made that piece look 100% better. Please tell me the info I read was not true. I just bought an antique dresser and it needs help. Thank you
That's not "restored." It's merely dusted. Old English is just regular, ol' household furniture dusting polish. My experience with the product is that the furniture looks nice for a few days, but it's very temporary, not a lasting improvement.
Try Freeman's Famous Furniture Polish to restore moisture to badly dehydrated finishes and maintain it with Freeman's Famous Furniture Cream! No wax or silicone!
+Michael Carter If you havent tried The Victorian House Wood Finish Rejuvenator you should. Its a very good product and keeps the Original finish with no wax or silicone either.
+53mandevilla Try what I use. I love the stuff enough to write about it. Its called a Finish Rejuvenator because it goes into the varnish or whatever is dried out on the wood and brings out the original color and shine. It was invented for antiques over 30 years ago but Its great for even a wood floor. check out their website.www.thevictorianhouseproducts.com
Your right mate done this on all my furniture you pros do to much caint get your money back for time taken made thousands cleaning undusted with boil linseed oil
I like to use VM&P naphtha in place of lemon oil to clean dirty furniture. It evaporates quickly and doesn't leave any residue on the surface which can interfere with refinishing. You can also use paint thinner in place of the naphtha, it just doesn't evaporate as quickly.
Wood soap 1st would have been better. Done that, tried it. As long as the wood is dried in the sun, nothing happens to the wood. Then....I use the Old English.
dirt is not filthy..its old and has dust and maybe even dirt on it...filth is well, you know...like excrement and grose stuff. But besides that- I love the simple use of wood oil- thank you!
There is still some of the old finish or varnish on that piece. That is where the oil didn't soak in right away. Maybe it's just me, but I'd think about removing that to make the finish even.
You seem to have this great deal of knowledge on the subject, yet I've read nothing but complaints, demands and quips. Instead of just carrying on and on, why don't you share this knowledge of yours with all of us? Enlighten us on the proper way to restore our antique furniture so that we all can move along from your Bedrock shenanigans.
"Bob" hasn't been on This Old House in decades and was only a host who rarely got his hands dirty. Nice try, come up with a better zinger next time or don't bother.
I think I would get along just fine in your neighborhood. I lived in Cypress Hills and Jamaica, Queens, NY. Being the only white boy around, the cops harassed me all the time, thinking I was doing something wrong. The bloods left me pretty much alone although they followed me home every night. In Germany I had to fight off gangs of Turks all the time. They hate the US soldiers. Come to my neighborhood (wilderness mountains) and see who would be scared.
I've never had good luck with Old English at all. To me it leaves a tacky, sticky residue and it doesn't stay shiny. As for cleaning, you're better off using mild dish soap and a soap pad for the bad spots. I'm just saying....this doesn't work for me, but nice vid.
Thanks for the video!! I was raised using Old English. My Mom should've done commercials for it. I just recently (I was in a pinch) started using a vinegar/olive oil combo. It works fantastic and it's cheap!! Not that O.E. is pricey but, there's a better chance that I have vinegar and olive oil in my cabinet. And, it's also great on salad!! lol Keep up the good work DIYW !
you the best!
Chrissy - You need better olive oil 🤣
I've had the same bottle of old english for 36 years.
I know you probably won’t see this, but I was wondering how much of each you use.😊
I have restored many pieces of furniture and never used this stuff. I normally clean with soap allow to dry. Then 00/01 steel wool and little bit of thinners/ turps, this creates a smoother surface. again with 000 steel wool with a bit thinners/turps until you have a very smooth surface. Then use wax or oil , teak,linseed,orange,lemon.then with a soft linnet free cloth begin to polish in the figure 8 until you have the required finish. A bit work, but the result is worth it. Regarding this video, for a quickie it is okay.
Hey Sam, if you're still out there, I'm going with your instructions on my grandmother's vanity.. I'm excited, it's soap and water night. If I c an find you again. I'll send picture. 😊 thanks
I use this technique on old furniture and I prefer the linseed oil. Works everytime, if it's not to bad of shape after soap & water and elbow grease, then 000 steel wool, wipe down with turpentine, let dry then linseed oil, usually at least 2 coats. But to save time I use a variable speed random orbital sander turned all the way down (slow) with a pad and lint free cloth bonnet. You would even be amazed at the results that can be achieved with a clean and linseed oil rubbed into the grain.
Products made of wood can be so beautiful!
Thanks for your informative video. I will be restoring an empire style buffet and need to give it a good cleaning.
It's work for us in our restaurant. We had a huge amount of Mahogany paneling on the walls that was over 100 years old. It cleaned it fine. Obviously it depends on what you're trying to clean. There is a difference between cleanup & restoration. So take it easy on the guy.
Thank you, very helpful. I'm going to try this today to restore and old mahogany sideboard we just bought.
Nice video. If you want to bump the finish up just a little more I do a third coat of the wood oil and rub with the grain with wet sanding paper 400 - 600 grit and buff. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for this tip. I was prepared to use a harsher method which Ive done in the past. But I think I will do this and see how it goes. I think at the very least its going to help me preserve and protect the very old desk I have. So, thank you!
All these years and it still looks great with no other treatment.
Yes, I have used the Murphys oil soap to clean the furniture well. You may need to clean it a few times with that first to make sure you get all the filth off.
Then use the Old English and it should shine again nicely. You will also probably need a couple coats of this over a few days time period to get the furniture shining again.
I have restored/cleaned a lot of antiques. I had my own shop until the hurricane took it all away.
Thank you!!
I’m redoing my son’s room and he has a huge wardrobe that’s vintage and in need of a good cleaning.
After all these years it still looks good. I am happy with it.
Never read so many shameless and baseless criticisms of what is obviously a quick and easy way of sprucing up old furniture. Thank you for the video. As for you critics, I suggest you go shellac your heads!
and a BIRD for you MAN- DO---and place it where the SUN DON`T SHINE
Brick Harrell Go f*ck yourself.
This man feeds off of it and make some self more popular from it. Honestly I think he does it on purpose. I have watched years and years of his videos not genuine
In others words, if we don’t share your opinions, we need to keep quiet. Narcissism 101 poster child. People who have been xperi nice and knowledge do not share your opinion, hence your infantile objections.
So much negativity.
Awesome Job, Brother!!
And Fast, Too!!
😎👍
I know you made this video a long time ago and I have no idea if you're going to read my comments, after all the years that have passed since you posted this video. Thank you so much for posting it, I really appreciate it. I purchased a vintage
Bureau and China cabinet that's 80 years old. So I'm very excited to use your technique.
I still have this and it still looks good. I never had to treat it again.
good job and it will absolutely help other like me and never mind those negative people who cant comment nice
The video makes it really simple for an average home-owner by giving easy-to-follow tips on restoring wooden furniture. Experts often advise that timber is the most preferred wood for crafting wooden furniture. Why? Because it's sturdy and long-lasting and eliminates the need for excessive care.
Could you do this on wood kitchen cabinets? Should I clean them first with Murphy’s or something?
I always look for ideas on how to do stuff
I recently picked up an old Art Deco dresser in pretty bad shape. The first thing I did was wipe it down with Murphy's Oil Soap and a rag to get the heavy stuff off and then I wet sanded very lightly with #400 wet/dry sandpaper with Murphy's Oil Soap. I'll let it dry and then apply some of the Old English oil to finish it off. There are also some spots that need patch veneer replacement but I'll work on hat another time.
Thank you very much 😊
My mother referred to anything unclean as "filthy" ; you made me laugh! Very New England.
If you'd start with a good wipe down using TSP you would be amazed at the grime that comes off. Then use the Old English. I clean rentals and TSP is my main cleaner. Kitchen cupboards with grooves....I use a tooth brush and dental pick and it peels hunks of grease and crud from grooves. Those nasty dark finger smudges around the handles come off using this solution. I've tried many different cleaners and TSP is the best. Go over with Liquid Gold or Old English.
@bina nocht TSP comes in liquid and granular. I only use the dry & mix with water, I can control the concentration that way. I typically use more than less.
I have an old thick rugged Spanish 1700 style table, rugged looking, will this work?
I use Old English Scratch Coat on my guitar , too, but the Lemon Oil smells wonderful, too.
Actually, yes this is a dart board. But I have used this on antique mahogany and leather tables, antique oak table, antique Singer sewing machine and others. So far, all with success.
Can I use old English on my old polish dinning room cabinets & my wood base boards & banister?
I used to use rags, but they tear up so badly on snags on the wood grain, so I use paper towels which I can toss out after. What is wrong with the paper towels?
Beautiful floors too. 👍
They scratch.
Thank you! I would have used Murphy's oil soap with water first. Really like the idea of not introducing water!
Thanks for the video man. There's nothing wrong with using wood oil on old, dried out, solid wood furniture. I'm sure there are your wood working snobs out there that must do it some sort of precise way, but that's not what your video is offering here. It's Fast and Simple. Obviously, you have an old solid wood dartboard and the technique you are using is just fine for that. I knew reading comprehension in the United States has declined for many years now, but video watching? That's a new one.
Where did this dartboard case come from? This looks exactly like the one I made in woodshop in high-school. Even down to the space in between the doors that wad there because I forgot to account for the width of the tablesaw blade.
I got it in NYC during a house cleanout. Sure would be cool if this was the one. I still have it
@@TheDoItYourselfWorld not long island/shelter island?
My mom used old English and it still works wonderfully.
That alone won’t restore. But restor-a-finish can (mostly)
everybody is an expert .you done good!,,,
I love Old English it is a wonderful product
I don't know wht old english oil is or where to get it.what kind of oil is it?
I live abroad if I know what kind it is maybe I can find the equivelent here(in Israel).also another question is the oil instead of cleaning it before hand with just water and a bit of if washing up liquid?
I am "restoring" my house every day like this hahaha
I have used it on a lot of antique wood tables and furniture as well, so far with good success. Only used it once on veneer so far. My antique Singer sewing machine and so far its good. No expert on veneer though so I might have been lucky there.
I use 5w30 motor oil. Works exactly the same and has no smell. Call me crazy but it works. I've been using it for years. 😁
Why? If you want a petrol product, mineral oil would be better. Motor oil will just attract dirt and gunk it up.
Nice job bro.,, I like wood two.
I would use an old sock or rag. Paper towel can leave bits behind that you don’t want.
The title should say 'How to clean old dirty furniture with Old English cleaner." Not "Restore..."
Tcamp Use the restorer Rejuvenate, they have a cleaner *and* a glossy protective coat that can give different effects depending on thickness
He restored it to a much better state than it was when he acquired it. Id say he did a great job without destroying any of the original patina.
By cleaning it he restored it. There was no need to sand and stain.
Paper is surely not a great tool to use? What i find is very useful 2 use is soft/medium brushes to get the dirt out of the curves of the furniture.
I have old wooden furniture that is "clean" but that gets moldy because of high humidity. I use vinegar first to get rid of the mold. I repeat. Only then, do I apply a wood product to nourish it and to protect it.
Exactly the way I do it. I even put a plastic open container inside if I can a let it set for a couple days to kill the mold. Then come back and wipe it down with a vinegar solution. Then I'll use a good wood cleaner/sealer such as this one.
Well, the dart board is antique and I have also cleaned up a lot of other old, filthy furniture with this. Did not know about the veneer, thank you for the warning. Good to know.
I do often use Murphys oil soap to clean really dirty stuff.
Happy I did not go too crazy on my antique Singer sewing machine yet. I was thinking of some sort of wax for it.
Again, with normal wood, I have had excellent results for many years on old furniture and other items. Solid wood though.
What is dart board used for? It looks like an Almirah
Did the oil kill or remove the mold? I'm looking to restore moldy wood.
It still looks as great today and I never had to treat it again.
Is this Carl Spackler? "This is a hybrid. This is a cross, ah, of Bluegrass, Kentucky Bluegrass, Featherbed Bent, and Northern California Sensemilia. The amazing stuff about this is, that you can play 36 holes on it in the afternoon, take it home and just get stoned to the bejeezus-belt that night on this stuff."
This is the advantage of wood over other furniture materials. Plastic can lose its sheen soon, aluminum just isn't classy, and wrought iron is too heavy! This is why a bit of care lets wood furniture last long and become a heirloom.
I have some teak oil laying around, can I use that?
Help me please! Was given old wooden furniture, hutch table and chairs etc. In the home they were in the furnace had blown up and I have a mess to clean. I'm using murphys oil soap but its still looking so dull. Do you think with washing again and then using the old english will help bring back any luster? Thank you for your help.
Yeah, I used to use Murphy first, then use wood oil. But the Old English seems to do both at one time. Nice time saver.
would you do this on wooden doors? how do you tell if something has a veneer on it? Our whole house is dark wood and I want to shine it up. should I use the old english to do that?
Murphy's oil soap before anything else to really clean all the icky stuff off the wood. Who knows, you might discover it's not really dark wood!!
I didn't have any Old English, so I tried used motor oil. came out great!
Motor oil is mineral oil treated with additives Old English is silicon oil and can hurt finishes
Fred C Dobbs omg...really?
Used motor oil is great for cleaning EVERYTHING -- my car (inside and out), dishes, kitchen floors, laundry, and pets.
@@Cryostal You have my condolences.
Sand it once and wipe of dust with dry cloth and on top of all this wipe and clean use this polish.
lemon oil works great too
...and smells really good.
hi can you use this on varnished wood is there a alternative or simear product as im in the uk and this is hard to get at a descent price love your vids xx
This doesn't really restore anything it just covers it up for a bit. Try all in one restore with steel wool if you want a permanent result out stripping and refinishing with stain and polyurethane
Thanks, I will look for the product online, doubt I could find it in Houston/TX.
vermilionskin Old English is in every hardware store in the States. It’s even at Walmart
murphy oil soap is pretty good for cleaning wood too. the old english is good oil to help bring back the dry wood. looks like the old english cleans too.
So now that it is oiled, is that it? How about when it is in use in the house and gets dusty, do you dust it with an oiled cloth?
Greatly done!, if you like to woodwork this way, I suggest you search for Woody Hyezmar’s book for a ton of projects, peace out!
thanks' for video
There's absolutely no way someone would be here during quarantine except me
Ha ha ha
Maybe I will one day. For now it looks nice.
I'd reseal it with Watco danish oil. It will last longer than just oil with the sealer. :)
I concur, I would have cleaned it with Murphy's Oil Soap, then done the oil and let sit overnight to soak in and dry. I would have used the Danish or tung oil to seal it.
John Saia I would have thrown that piece of Crap in the Garbage and bought some Beer with the Money I save on the Old English Polish
Brick Harrell Huh...who woulda thought a nice guy like you as a DRUNK???
Stephen Smith s
Why? I have used this stuff many times with good results. Murphys wood soap cleans and then oil it. What is wrong with that?
Some oils are flammable. I cleaned a hard wood bed frame with Linseed oil and the rag caught on fire because it was in a drawer the dog jumped on and shut. The lack of air made it catch fire. If our dog hadn't woken us from a nap, I'd not be replying to your message. Not sure Old English is flammable like that.
Nice.
good advice, dont know about sliding it around on that table when it has metal on it though.
can you use just about any oil for cleaning?
No, some oils get sticky and dry out with time, leaving a filthy residue which collects dust. This stuff has cleansers in it as well as conditioners for the wood.
@@TheDoItYourselfWorld okay, thanx for the reply.
The Do It Yourself World
So scuffed up and dings and scratches became 'character' when you rub a bit of oil in....
You can also mix 3 parts white spirit with 1 part methylated spirit and 1 part linseed oil together and use that as a wipe. Or just 4 parts white spirit and 1 part linseed oil.
But how would you get rid of rings from people leaving glasses on the wood, they are very stubborn, I thought you would have to strip the wood then...
Do not use paper towels, they are too rough and will scratch the wood. Use a soft cotton rag.
it still looks dirty to me! you should have gone over it first with a solution of warm water and dish soap. Rubbing gently with the grain. he is just waxing over the dirt.
I did gently wash it first
hahahaha
patricia carlisle In reality, one should use something like the brand Rejuvenate. it seems to be better than cheap oil
patricia carlisle n NJ in ko
old english lemon oil is not a wax. its a cleaner and preservative. Not everything needs water and soap to get clean.
I started to give this a "thumbs down", glad I continued watching. The second coat seems to have really cleaned the wood nicely. It is nice to see the character of the wood instead of sanding and "restoring" something with such a nice look.
I will try "old english" currently trying Murphys but not really thrilled, it does clean well and removed stains/old paint though.
thanks for the video.
Bravo
whatcha use it on?..dartboards?
Cool Beans
Beautiful.
I know nothing about antiques. I heard that collectors don't want anything done to the piece, you lose value. What you did made that piece look 100% better. Please tell me the info I read was not true. I just bought an antique dresser and it needs help. Thank you
That's not "restored." It's merely dusted. Old English is just regular, ol' household furniture dusting polish. My experience with the product is that the furniture looks nice for a few days, but it's very temporary, not a lasting improvement.
What kind of dirt came off of it?
+vintagegirl1961 A lot of junk. Not even sure. Might have even been smoke on it.
Try Freeman's Famous Furniture Polish to restore moisture to badly dehydrated finishes and maintain it with Freeman's Famous Furniture Cream! No wax or silicone!
+Michael Carter If you havent tried The Victorian House Wood Finish Rejuvenator you should. Its a very good product and keeps the Original finish with no wax or silicone either.
Old English is just a temporary fix...will just dry up again...I would get rid of the scratches & dents first also...then use a permanent finish
+53mandevilla Try what I use. I love the stuff enough to write about it. Its called a Finish Rejuvenator because it goes into the varnish or whatever is dried out on the wood and brings out the original color and shine. It was invented for antiques over 30 years ago but Its great for even a wood floor. check out their website.www.thevictorianhouseproducts.com
as opposed to doing it the slower but right way.
Lol, yeah I guess so.
@@TheDoItYourselfWorld My friend Steve turned me on to OE and it's good enough on my watch.
OMG people bitch, bitch, bitch.. The guy is simply sharing a quick, easy and cheap way to, yes RESTORE antique wood. Thanks for the video! :)
Thanks. And it still looks good today.
Right! This product has been around for a long time for a reason.
Your right mate done this on all my furniture you pros do to much caint get your money back for time taken made thousands cleaning undusted with boil linseed oil
There’s still loads of dirt in it!
WOW---WHAT A GENIUS. AMAZING. HE CAN WIPE THE DIRT OFF. WONDER WHERE HE TRAINED???
***** In my opinion that piece isn`t worth saving ANYWAY.
Brick Harrell opinions, like assholes, are everywhere Dude. Try being supportive...where exactly are your helpful videos??
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I like to use VM&P naphtha in place of lemon oil to clean dirty furniture. It evaporates quickly and doesn't leave any residue on the surface which can interfere with refinishing. You can also use paint thinner in place of the naphtha, it just doesn't evaporate as quickly.
Wood soap 1st would have been better. Done that, tried it. As long as the wood is dried in the sun, nothing happens to the wood. Then....I use the Old English.
Hmm. It's an improvement but hardly a restoration
You can easily transform a piece of furniture cheaply by stripping off the old paint and refinishing the wood as to its original state.
^^^^Truth.
There must be more to wood restoration than that.
Jamie Farnsworth no. You just wipe old English on it with a paper towel. More lint the better. Just apply directly over the dirt, grime, and moisture.
There is a lot more.
dirt is not filthy..its old and has dust and maybe even dirt on it...filth is well, you know...like excrement and grose stuff. But besides that- I love the simple use of wood oil- thank you!
Now that`s a Brilliant post. DIRT IS NOT FILTYHY!!!! This gal must have gone to SOUTHERN CAL and majored in DIRT ANALYSIS 101!
There is still some of the old finish or varnish on that piece. That is where the oil didn't soak in right away. Maybe it's just me, but I'd think about removing that to make the finish even.
The old finish was still intact. But the dirt was probably the problem you saw. Thanks
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You seem to have this great deal of knowledge on the subject, yet I've read nothing but complaints, demands and quips. Instead of just carrying on and on, why don't you share this knowledge of yours with all of us? Enlighten us on the proper way to restore our antique furniture so that we all can move along from your Bedrock shenanigans.
unless you have a love for greasy furniture don't use oil on it. if you use oil on a veneer you will end up with warped veneer.
dude, slapping ole English on a crappy dartboard is not eggzactly bob from this old house.
"Bob" hasn't been on This Old House in decades and was only a host who rarely got his hands dirty. Nice try, come up with a better zinger next time or don't bother.
It cleans but if the finish is bad, it is still bad.
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I think I would get along just fine in your neighborhood. I lived in Cypress Hills and Jamaica, Queens, NY. Being the only white boy around, the cops harassed me all the time, thinking I was doing something wrong. The bloods left me pretty much alone although they followed me home every night.
In Germany I had to fight off gangs of Turks all the time. They hate the US soldiers.
Come to my neighborhood (wilderness mountains) and see who would be scared.
I've never had good luck with Old English at all. To me it leaves a tacky, sticky residue and it doesn't stay shiny. As for cleaning, you're better off using mild dish soap and a soap pad for the bad spots. I'm just saying....this doesn't work for me, but nice vid.
You are supposed to clean it first and then apply any oil or wax or stain and paper towel will do but it is not the best choice...
How do you disnfect wood
Wish I saw this earlier I just bought glass varnish
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