Hi Sue, the very best thing I have found is "Granny Almans Old Fashioned Furniture Polish & Reviver". It is a mix of linseed oil, distilled white vinegar and sugar! I don't know what the proportions are and have never bothered to try to work it out as it's not expensive. Phone 0116 255 8854 to see if they will send it to you. I see them at craft fairs and steam rallies. She does beautiful corn dollies and straw lace, he does soaps and the like, including the polish. You may have seen them if you go to that sort of event, but not realised about his polish, as I know they do go to East Anglia. They are based in Leicester.
It is very liquid, and you need to shake it every time you tip it up as it separates very quickly, but it cleans off dirt without removing the patina, soaks into the wood and brings back a soft sheen. With very dry wood I usually have plenty on the cloth, and rub them over to remove the dirt then leave them to dry. I then give them another rub/pat with more polish and leave to dry (this doesn't take long) and when they don't seem to be absorbing any more, and have dried again, then I polish them up with a dry cloth. It is excellent for any furniture that needs tlc. All my Bucks thumpers and other old bobbins have been treated with it, and some were in a dire condition but now glow. Shame I'm not working on commission. Jacquie in Lincolnshire - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
