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The DIY Oven Cleaner Project

The Oven Cleaner DIY project was a roller coaster of emotions.


A good friend and client asked me if I had used oven cleaner to strip furniture… “No, but I am now!”


So I asked my mom to run me to Walmart (still can’t drive for two more weeks… foot surgery is the worst). I bought the generic brand ($3) oven cleaner and got to work.


Read this before trying this out:


-You MUST wear gloves. Just trust me on this.


-It’s not great for wood, so I suggest doing it on things that are smaller and not high traffic items. I wouldn’t do it on a beloved antique or something of value.


-It needs to be real wood - not veneer or plywood.


Directions:

1. Spray item with oven cleaner. Let sit for at least 20 mins.

2. Scrub with wire brush.

3. Rinse with water. Let dry.

4. Repeat. I did 3 rounds with this piece.

5. Finish with a matte sealer or wax. (Optional)


That’s it.


My final conclusion: it’s worth a try. I was annoyed that I didn’t love it after the first two rounds, but after the third, I was satisfied.

It’s a messy job - do it outside in old clothes. Did I mention gloves are a MUST!?


Thanks Sarah for the recommendation. Thanks mom for the old magazine holder I stole from your basement. (Swipe to see before pic)


Link to Great Value Oven Cleaner:

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Great-Value-Kitchen-Cleaners-Unscented-16-Ounce/44391368?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&wl13=1911&adid=2222222227744391368_117755028669_12420145346&wmlspartner=wmtlabs&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=501107745824&wl4=pla-294505072980&wl5=9015390&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=local&wl12=44391368&wl13=1911&veh=sem_LIA&gclid=Cj0KCQjw-fmZBhDtARIsAH6H8qiEzIZJ8LtfqNEly7_YHFxNGzZ7YoChfy_RjSSHjsNYu-AoWpmusDEaAnz3EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds


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