Oven Cleaner vs Citristrip Paint Remover & Sanding Furniture

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[@catofthecastle1681]

I’m not saying this to be mean, I’m just trying to help, there is a much more efficient way to use stripper. After removing the plastic wrap, and scraping with spatula,apply another thin layer with fine steel wool, scrubbing lightly! The remainder will be much less heavy and can then be removed with mineral spirits. Less messy and then just toss steel wool with the plastic wrap!

[@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy]

I appreciate the tip thank you I will try it next time I use the product... #alwayslearning

[@nikkm6480]

Thanks for sharing this love it.

[@user-zi6yx8uu1s]

What is a good substitute for mineral spirits? I am in CA and we can't get that product here

[@ahasmatha]

Thank you so much for this video!!! We were going to attempt the oven cleaner "hack," but have decided to look into the appropriate paint stripper now to save us some hassle :) This is so helpful and appreciated; Your overheating was not for nothing lol!

[@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy]

Awe thank you. 😊 Oven cleaner works but I don't find it the most efficient or inexpensive method. Happy refinishing!

[@Jenny411]

The Oven Cleaner needed to be covered in the Saran Wrap to keep the oven cleaner moist, it dries up too quickly to work if you don't, try and see!!??

[@Mariepix]

Your no makeup day looks GLORIOUS! thank you for the tips, just what I was looking for. Will be following your channel.

[@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy]

Yay! Thank you!

[@monise_makes]

Im currently using citristrip and LOVING it!! I tried the 2 minute paint stripper and HATED it. Fumes and the amount needed to remove the paint was ridiculous. Loved your video.

[@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy]

Thank you do much.

[@deebattaglia9599]

Thanks for doing this video! I am about to start a project and your video helped me start my first refinishing wood furniture!

[@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy]

Awesome!!! If you are on Facebook feel free to com join my group community facebook.com/groups/202850909896919

[@patfiddles]

Great video- thanks for toughing it out. LOL, we'll just save the EZoff for the oven!

[@Bessie66]

From the UK and I did a cabinet today using oven cleaner. In all fairness it did remove the wax but I powered washed it to and this really did help.

[@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy]

Power washing, coll idea! I can see how that would work well after oven cleaner on solid wood pieces. These tables were veneer but that is a great idea for solid pieces for sure. Thanks for the comment ! 👍

[@marilynmccormick3731]

Sanding smaller pieces is relaxing and fun. I wish I had a shirt that says, " SANDING IS MY CARDIO". I have used citri-strip and it works well to get most of the old fi ish off. I removed two layers of pain t with it. Good product. I don't even use oven cleaner on my oven----too toxic.

[@nancymesick7180]

I used the Easy Off on 6 old pieces of solid wood furniture. It did a GREAT job. I scrubbed with a brush and a yellow /green Scrubber for dishes. I rinsed with a hose after. I did something else because I wanted the wood a little lighter. I sprayed all the 6 pieces with Chlorox Cleanup and scrubbed again with the pot/dish scrubber. I am really happy with the results. I have beautiful raw wood furniture and can’t wait to find more solid wood junk furniture to strip down. It’s the easiest method but does need to be done outside due to the amount of water needed to rinse

[@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy]

So glad you got a beautiful result. My result was pretty good too. Just found it more expensive and messy and took an extra round of time. The result was nice though. Thank you for watching. ❤️

[@miadavis9405]

grace thank you so much ! your effort on this saved me so much time so thank you !

[@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy]

You are sooooo welcome! Happy to help.

[@AmosAmerica]

Great post! Really impressed with your test and analysis!

[@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy]

Thank you. I really try to provide honest reviews

[@blindspotartministries]

Thank you for posting this video. You did a great job!

[@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy]

Thank you! I appreciate your commerce to and your time to watch. ❤️

[@shellyirby9828]

Lovely pieces of furniture! Im about to use citristrip, so i appreciate seeing how it works! Great job!

[@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@user-if7zq4pm6b]

Getting ready to strip kitchen cabinets, and am excited to try the saran wrap part of it to keep it all moist. I haven't done that before with Citristrip, and I know it will work even on the vertical parts of the cabinet frames that I'm leaving in place to strip. Thanks for doing this video!

[@kirkb2286]

I enjoyed watching you strip……haha…….I bought my first project today and I sure hope it will be worth the hassle……thanks so much for your help…..👍👍

[@charlenewhite4365]

Thank you ! This was a great test. I appreciate the help on Citrus stripper

[@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy]

I'm happy to help! You are welcome!

[@lorettapuncer5049]

So much information! Thanks for trying all three. You’re cute as a button, no makeup needed!❤

[@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy]

Thank Love! You are so sweet. Glad I could help.

[@Creisenb]

Thanks for the video, gonna stick with Citristrip after considering oven cleaner method.

[@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy]

Colleen! Glad you found my video helpful. Thank you so much for the comment and for watching. ❤️

[@yoonhwaoh6759]

Thank you so much!!! English is my 2nd languge. But I was able to understand your explaination (easier than other videos.) I will try citiristrip.

[@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy]

You're very welcome!

[@amyandaugust]

Omg that shirt is amazing 🤣 great video!!!

[@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy]

Thank you so much. I hope it helps. All the methods will work. There is no wrong way to do it. Just wanted to get a good comparison from my own experience. Hope it helps others.

[@pumpkingirl1907]

Watching your channel for the first time. 1 min into this video and loving it! Subscribing!

[@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy]

Awesome, thank you so much. I am so glad it is helpful, and I am honored to be part of your viewing subscriptions on KZbin.

[@Noreenlee1]

It looked SO HOT out there! Lots of great information here.

[@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy]

Hehe, Thank you. Oh my, I had to pick one of the hottest days in the month to do the outdoor messy stuff. Thanks for the support.

[@burdenofproofreading]

This is so helpful. I have a cherry wood bedroom set and my parents' old hickory dining set that I need to refinish. I was a little hesitant about the oven cleaner method (mostly because we have a well and livestock, so I don't want anything washing off into the soil), but this video really saved me a lot of headache.

[@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy]

Yeah! I am so happy to have helped. Good luck with your project. If you are on Facebook check out the group I run called the ... Furniture Refinishjng Academy. Feel free to share progress with your project. If you have any questions I am there dialy to help.

[@jfe1195]

What method did you use? Oven cleaner needs too much water. I can see how that runoff would be dangerous.

[@nancyg.7344]

Thanks for the tips. I love sanding cause it can be completed right away, but I get you about the dust. Try attaching the sander to a shop vac to suction majority of the dust.

[@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy]

Love it. So glad you got some tips. Have a blessed day.

[@thebluesrockers]

You could wet sand it first couldn't you?

[@frankbullitt4556]

Labor of love. Nice job.

[@nclare7]

Great video. Thank you!

[@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy]

Glad you liked it! You are welcome!

[@maureenweber8552]

Your presentation was perfect thx for the info

[@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Rbuffdogs]

You look great no worries on the makeup. Attempting to finish my first ever. Hand sanding, bleh. Didn't even know about the Citristrip. THANK YOU.

[@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy]

Glad I could help!

[@jeannievazquez5479]

Thank you for this video. You were thorough and I think you look great without makeup!

[@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy]

You are so welcome! And Thank you!

[@mikeabbott9748]

Enjoyed Your video and the comparisons with 3 different tables.

[@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@melissahenderson6089]

those tables are gorgeous ❤

[@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy]

Thank you! 😊

[@dambadymeglobal1378]

Thanks for your help

[@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy]

Happy to help

[@Robin-nz4kc]

Excellent tutorial.

[@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy]

Many thanks! Glad it was helpful.

[@bindikara]

Well done iam 72 n gonna restore myself since cant find a man to help

[@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy]

You can do it. My man isn't here. He is deployed. I do a lot myself too. You got this.

[@thedevinenetwork]

There are men all over HomeAdvisor that will do that and so much more for you

[@6061lucky]

Why do you need a man to do something you can do yourself?

[@lesliebarker994]

love your video thank you so much

[@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy]

You are so welcome!

[@BL-rb7jm]

The Chemical free world is always beneficial. Thanks for the info.

[@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy]

You bet. Thanks for watching.

[@williamhanna5224]

Excellent !

[@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy]

Many thanks!

[@germanpiedrahita4023]

Good job thanks

[@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy]

You are welcome. Thanks for the view and comment. I appreciate them both.

[@Nashvilletn-dm1pt]

Great job ty

[@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy]

Happy to share my experiences and help if possible.

[@Brassmonkie]

You are so cute! i loved this helpful video, i just picked up a baby pink vintage maple wood dresser for FREE outside an apartment complex.. wish me luck!

[@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy]

You got this and if you want to chat or have questions you can find my group on Facebook at the "Furniture Refinishing Academy "

[@BL3SSed-Bliss]

How did it come out, Brass? Was it very much work? Some of my favorite finds have been outside of my apartment complex, too! I have a gorgeous vintage dresser that I purchased secondhand about 20 years ago, and I stained it a deep chocolate back then. Now I'm ready to lighten it up, but must do it indoors, and presently being in PT for my arm/neck/upper back, I'm hoping to use the least amount of elbow grease. Any feedback, tips or suggestions is greatly appreciated❣

[@crystalf5138]

Great video! Ty

[@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy]

Thanks for watching!

[@isa427]

Thank you for this video.. definitely a new follower! You are appreciated. I am going to see if you have a cherry wood before and after strip.. that is my challenge right now 😊😂

[@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy]

Stop by my Facebook group if your on there. I would love to see pics! The "Furniture Refinishing Academy" group.

[@dianahampton8768]

I really appreciate you doing the experiment it was fun to watch. I always thought that citrus strip said to clean it up with water instead of mineral spirits? I guess it works with both

[@juliaandericcasciano1159]

Thank you ☺️

[@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy]

You’re welcome 😊

[@RavenVargas27]

Tip when I did the oven cleaner I covered it with plastic keeps it from drying out then scrub it. I love sanding but didn't feel like dealing with the dust lol

[@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy]

Awesome thanks!

[@NativeNYerChicHK]

I think though the harder you have to scrub the more chance you have to damage the wood you’re trying to refinish. I wouldn’t even try that oven cleaner. I think sanding is always going to be the best bet, but in hard to reach with sand paper groves, that Citrustrip is gonna be the goto.

[@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy]

Great tip!

[@jillianchaloux6186]

I use both methods, they both strip the finish and stain equally well. It really depends on what the individual wants to use.

[@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy]

Any tips to get the oven cleaner to do a better job without the extra applications?

[@jillianchaloux6186]

Uniquely Grace Designs, clean the piece prior to using the oven cleaner, let the oven cleaner sit for an hour. the process will need repeated like citrus steips does depending on how dark the stain is and how thick the finish is.

[@sherrywix8170]

You can also cover the oven cleaner with plastic wrap.

[@aud9024]

It’s the HEB bag for me 💜

[@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy]

HEB all the way!

[@jonnaborosky8836]

I like how you attempted to control the variables. I might be wrong, but it looked like to me that you scraped off the citristrip top but didn't scrape off any of the oven cleaner table top. If you'd scraped off the oven ckeaner top, too, this would truly be a real apples to apples comparison. As it is, it's not quite a true comparison. Yet, I'm thankful you did what you did. There's a great amount of knowledge in it, so, thanks again 😊

[@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy]

Thank you for your input. Oven cleaner doesn't cone with stripping directions. I did research with all the available info online and did the recommended method of removal at the time this video was posted.

[@ksrickert1]

I don’t know if you ever tried this, but I took the little bag off my sander, and attached it to my shop vac, and I have very little dust. You have to get a attachment to fit into the shop vac, but I had one on hand, so I didn’t need to do anything. I think I got the shop vac accessories a long time ago and it was just hanging around in my garage. Anyway, it helps with all the dust from the sander.

[@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy]

Thanks for the tip. That will be super helpful when I need to sand and the weather is bad. ❤️

[@JohnnyUmphress]

I have always had zero results from both the oven cleaner and the Citri stripper. My chemical of choice that works very well is Strip-Eze. It has never failed me.

[@bethanne558cooke7]

Thank you for this! I am about to refinish my kitchen cabinets, I’ve never done it before!

[@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy]

When starting a new project or technique, I just do a ton of research. If you are on FaceBook, there is a great cabinet refinishing group you can join for DIYers. I also run a group on there called the "Furniture Refinishing Academy". If your not part of it I would like to invite you to be.

[@friarnewborg9213]

Haha, Thanks for doing this, Very useful,

[@friarnewborg9213]

"I love stripping for Hard wood." LOL

[@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy]

So glad you found it helpful.

[@jarmstrong2843]

I use a concoction of caustic soda (Draino), water and some corn starch to make a quite effective paint stripper. Been using it for years and does quite well. There are different recipes found on the Internet. Try the different ones to see what works best for you.

[@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy]

Very interesting. I may have to try that.

[@toddluns1]

Your shirt rocks

[@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy]

Thank you my dear. It's on Etsy if your intrested.

[@yunjang7548]

In my experience with the citristrip on veneered surfaces, I only had to let it sit for a few hours and a plastic scraper from DollarTree. The finish came off easily in multiple layers at once. Cherrywood be gone.

[@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy]

Wonderful! I actually like this brand of stripper too.

[@yunjang7548]

@@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy I'd send photos, but Idk where to send them. It turned out so lovely. I just love going into my dining room. I don't even eat in there. Lol.

[@BL3SSed-Bliss]

Wow, this is encouraging for me, I hope this is my experience, too...thank you!

[@caterinamartino8229]

Super strip 👍👍👍👍

[@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy]

Thank you

[@angeliquefreitag8885]

This is very fascinating although you made me extremely anxious constantly mentioning how hot it was... I was watching the guy behind you with the hose trying to somehow telepathically get him to come over and hose you down

[@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy]

Thanks hun. I am just not used to this humidity. Haha give me a nice dry climate anyday!

[@Felix_Effex]

I'd just use denatured alcohol and some steel wool, wipe with shop towel.. it won't mess with the grain.. it works on shellac and varnish, deep cleans your wood and doesn't lift the veneers. And you get to keep your patina/original stain color..

[@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy]

Oh great tip thank you!

[@dmulkey4686]

I love citrusent i found that a putty knife/ scraper to scrape off much better and easier.

[@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy]

Yes!

[@0rnery]

Looks like a good candidate for acetone based "Furniture Refinisher". Yes, there are viable products ten times cheaper than "Formby's", that work the same way. Once upon a time, Formby's was just as inexpensive. Anyway, that would be about ten minutes worth of work with an acetone based chemical, steel wool and paper towels. Could conceivably leave a final finish as well!

[@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy]

I will need to try that too. Thanks

[@PaulWinfieldCollector]

Love to see the best type to use on 100 plus year old fireplace mantles with what appears to have at least three layers of what might be lead based paint? Sanding, turns the lead based paint into a gum or what appears to be asbestos? What a pain, it starts burning the wood

[@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy]

Yeah, Paul I am sorry I don't have a clue what would work with lead paint specifically. I do believe there is specialty strippers for it though.

[@MariaM-ok5fq]

Your recommendations to strip paint off of wood baseboards and window/ doorways? I'm having trouble getting all of the paint off.

[@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy]

I don't work with latex very often, but I am wondering if the paint used on those baseboards are oil based. If so, you will need a stripper for oil-based paints if your typical stripper is not working. Good Luck.

[@conservativeamber1216]

Would these Products work for Stained ,Grained Doors? Or a window Frame? Good video

[@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy]

Hello, yes these will work to take off any sealer or paint. However please test your paint to see if it is lead based if it is old. There are kits at the big box hardware stores. This may require a special remover.

[@chandlerlofton6536]

You have to use the oven cleaner with fumes. The fume less kind is weak. I use the regular ez off to clean 30 year old engine blocks of paint and grime!

[@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy]

Good to know, thanks. I will have to try it again.

[@tuberiadetuyyo]

When I use Easy off I leave it on for 3-4 hrs

[@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy]

Wow... If I try it again, I will do this timming method. I did a lot of research online for direction because the company itself doesn't promote their product this way.

[@fayee8986]

Do you ever have problems with your furniture warping with so much water that you're using?

[@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy]

Great question! I never have. I only use water on solid wood or veneer that is still 100% adhered. I double check for any veneer weak spots before using that much. I also never let set wet. I tip it to drain. The heat this day also helped it dry quickly. I don't typically use oven cleaner which required the most water.

[@IMOO1896]

Is there a reason you didn’t cover the oven cleaner table, as you did the Citristrip?

[@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy]

Yes, I watched 5 or 6 oven cleaner videos prior to trying it and no one ever never covered it. There are no manufacture direction to use this product as a furniture stripper so it was per the experience from the people of the internet. 😊

[@TLow2411]

Does anyone happen to know anything about the tables style? I recently thrifted an Antique Canterbury with almost the same stylings as the legs of these tables!

[@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy]

French Provincial

[@strawberryme08]

I have a few different sanders like 4

[@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy]

Awesome, I need some more for sure but this type is my fave for flat surfaces. I get a great satisfaction from sanding. I just love running my had over the finished product. What ones do you have?

[@GillaMom8071]

Now try the Gel Nail polish remover method. Pour carefully onto peice, spread , wait a minute, scrap but leave debris, let dry (short wait) debris will turn into crispy chips you just brush off into trash. No goop mess. Since it works quickly work manageable area. Lightly sand.

[@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy]

I am going to have to try this one too. Thanks for the tip. I will do more research on it.

[@jaydhenjorrdhenhiphoptwins1853]

I almost lost my nail with that orange citrí strip it ate through my gloves and got on cut I had on my cuticle. It was a nightmare after that.

[@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy]

Oh no... yes there are definitely different types of rubber gloves and some are not rated to be used with striper. I hope you are okay.

[@user-fm8lg8nm2l]

How about stripping an old desk that has drawers, spindle legs, etc? It's from the 20-30s and has the black finish over the pretty wood. How shall I start?

[@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy]

Start with stripper and use a 000 steel wool pad to work around those curves. Rince or clean up according to your strippers directions.

[@user-fh6yu3sh1r]

Do you think covering the table with oven cleaner would keep it moist and work better. Also, removing the finish with the same tool you used on the citristrip?

[@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy]

It is possible. I was following directions from the only 8 videos at the time (last year) that showed how to use the oven cleaner. I believe there is more nlinfo out on it now. I will have to try again.

[@jeriaustin672]

What do mineral spirits do exactly?

[@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy]

They clean off the residue.

[@GeorgiaRidgerunner]

Well MS/MRS grace your a daisy dear i literally just bought easy off and citri strip to strip an antique bed frame that im restoring and wanted to know which works better thank you maam

[@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy]

You are so welcome. I would love to see your piece. If you are on FB. You can message me or join my group there. The Furniture Refinishing Academy. 😍

[@GeorgiaRidgerunner]

@@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy maam i do not use face book but i do have a youtube channel just click my avatar i have a depression era dresser that was damaged from soot and water (was in a house fire) was able to bring it back to a state of useful ness I must admit untill the other day id never used paint stripper well i learned citri strip doesnt work very well Or quickly on oil based paints i will upload a video on the bed im redoing later today there is only one video On youtube of a similiar Bed it doesnt show much of the restoration and its about 6 years old Also i have other videos on other subjects besides restorations come on by the channel my audio is usually a bit low as i cant afford one of those 300 dollar lavalier mics but i get my point across

[@GeorgiaRidgerunner]

@@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy The video of the bed is up if you want to see

[@jentiffany10]

I turn so red when I get hot. People always ask me if I’m ok 😂 Yep. I’m fine. My skin just thinks I’m dying. 😂

[@rebeccalavanture9741]

Beginner here. Could you just sand off the finish? Or do you have to use the citrus strip?

[@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy]

I sand off the finish on the coffee table vs. The side tables twards the end of the video. However it is more labor intensive and sometimes with veneer sanding can be to harsh and blow through it ruining the surface.

[@meme-du8xj]

What I’ve learned from the Easy Off method: 1. Make sure your using EASY OFF. Some of these videos are using just “oven cleaner”. I don’t know if this makes a difference but I don’t want to find out. 2. Make sure you’re using the Heavy Duty (yellow can). Some of these videos are using the regular strength (blue can) and claiming it’s not working so well. And apply it good and thick. Wait 30 minutes. I buy from Home Depot or Lowes because they carry the bigger cans that grocery stores don’t carry. 3. MOST IMPORTANT: DON’T USE WATER TO WIPE OR CLEAN IT OFF !!!!!! I saw one of these videos say to scrub with soap and water and rinse with water. In the video, her table was visibly warped afterwards (which she didn’t bother to mention). When I tried this, the wood began to warp AND crack. Wood and water NEVER get along. After 30 minutes, wipe it off with a dry rag. The paint will just smear. Don’t worry and don’t bother wiping/scrubbing too much. Wipe top layer and let it be damp/tacky. Then use a wire brush to gently scrub AGAINST the grain. The paint should crumble off like eraser shavings. When I scrubbed WITH the grain, it started digging too deep into the soft parts of the wood. You may need to do a second application at this point. Wait 30 min. Wipe. Then gently scrub. 4. Now clean the wood with pure acetone. Gently sand with 400 and paint or sand.

[@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy]

Fantastic tips thank you!

[@fallmax]

Great information thank you

[@kevinxxxx2339]

Soooooo you not going to count using the putty knife and then having to use the mineral spirits??? Plus the price for both? Think oven cleaner is the best option according to your vid. Thanks for posting

[@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy]

Mineral spirits can be supplemented with a water clean-up. It's optional. Plastic putty knives are $.33 at the dollar store in a pack of 3 for $1

[@floridaj.nshaiwat7272]

Hi whats the best way to clean french style furniture with alot of flower and carved detail please ? Happy Holidays

[@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy]

Stripper and a sturdy scrubbrush... or soda blaster.

[@floridaj.nshaiwat7272]

@@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy I dnt want to strip the color, it turned yellow over the years and just trying to clean it and get it back to a cream color and THANK U SO MUCH for responding 🤗

[@lizzyr-c2708]

Great video. PLEASE no music. It is so distracting.

[@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy]

Thank sorry your feedback and compliment. I hope the info was helpful.

[@mhfarmgirl1969]

Interesting, do you think the oven cleaner could have plastic wrap too?? And which is less damaging to the wood?

[@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy]

I would think the plastic wrap over the oven cleaner could work. Though I have seen 0 people cover it with youtube or blogs I reaearched. As far as damaging to the wood. Oven cleaner was probably the worst, it did lightened the wood a little and it is probably more of the scrubbing that damages the wood vs the actual chemicals.

[@AlohaLowah]

Please please please do not use oven cleaner. It will stay absorbed in the wood for forever, and off put for years and years to come. It is beyond dangerous to do. You can never ever get all of the oven cleaner out of the wood. It is manufactured ONLY for the use of cleaning an oven to be wiped off a non porous surface. If you need a better stripping option, use smart strip.

[@mhfarmgirl1969]

Ok, I recently discovered these sanding discs that look like mesh?? They work amazing! They walk the finish right off the wood and barely take any wood with it. I used it on a dresser with a very old thick varnish that someone didn't let cure right so it was sticky and goopy and clogged regular sanding paper. I think the mesh disks are by Diablo. Just some info that may be useful!:)

[@monkeytrainer8135]

@@mhfarmgirl1969 , do they work with an orbital sander?

[@andreaolenslager9402]

I think you should have probably also wrapped the oven cleaner-for the same reason you wrapped the gel remover -it probably would have worked better 👍🏼

[@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy]

At the time this was filmed I watched every video and read blog on this method, and none of them suggested this. I was trying to follow the method that was being promoted at the time. I would love to try it again with the regular oven cleaner and the plastic wrap however... I am sure the cost break down won't change much.

[@TheCalliopeSky]

Isn’t the full strength, easy off oven cleaner supposed to work better than the low odor one?

[@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy]

At the time this video was made that info was not out yet. I do need to test them and I will probably do a new video with that also. I need to get a new piece to work on though. hehe.

[@taraflinn3647]

You live in Texas I bet? I know that kind of heat very well

[@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy]

Yes!!! You get it! San Antonio here.

[@user-gh5oi5rh2o]

Just did whole kitchen remodel. Cabinet repainting. Promise oven cleaner is not the way to go. Citrus was way easier and more professional looking results.

[@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy]

Thanks for sharing! I appreciate your experience and input.

[@billcaldwell2451]

Perhaps you should have used original or heavy duty oven cleaner. Not the new (not improved)less fume nice smelling type. Especially since your stripping furniture.

[@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy]

That would be an interesting comparison to the two. Hmm. Thanks for the comment and idea.

[@Lady-Ace]

You are so cute!! No make-up needed!! Thanks for these tips!!

[@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy]

Awe, you are so sweet, thanks!

[@tarahaugo4503]

I just got home from doctors and cvs I’m exhausted so I’m taking a nap then I’m getting up to go to store

[@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy]

Feel better. Rest is always good.

[@jeriaustin672]

Using a metal brush doesnt scratch the surface?

[@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy]

Different metal brishes have different firmness. Different woods are softer than others. It also depends on the pressure you apply. With hard wood, you can use a soft metal brush with medium to light pressure. Plastic brushes often are too soft.

[@FALLON_1111]

Are these tables still for sale?

[@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy]

These are my own project. For my living room sorry. They are quite adorable aren't they?

[@ambersppj6]

I’m repurposing a very heavy old, I don’t know how old, wooden workshop furniture that was used as a painting box for painting riding lawn mower parts for repairs and repurposing it into a elevated chicken coop with a ramp. I’m going to remove the all the peeled flaky paint on the outside wall. Worried about possible lead from the old paint poisoning to myself, I thought of sanding but that might cause the dust particles plus don’t want the dust particle going into ground or air for our chickens. I’ll be far away from chicken run. I can wear a dust mask and safety glasses. Would sanding be best or use the paint stripper gel or oven cleaner? There is old paint spray on the inside, not sure if any engine oil leaked into wood when repairs were done into the wood I found an old lawn mower engine sitting inside this piece. I was going to clean the inside and add linoleum for easier cleanup of chicken poop and caulk around the edges to seal from weather. Outside walls, remove old peeling paint, sand, and add fresh new barn red exterior paint that has primer in it and add white trim to match the barn we have. Any ideas on safe paint removal & possible engine oil removal would be so appreciated. I want to make this safe for my chickens so it’s not toxic for them. Btw this old wooden workshop piece hasn’t been used in possibly 13 years or longer.

[@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy]

Stripper is always safer than sanding when you think lead is involved there are lead testing strips you can buy for cheap and it will help tell you if there is lead. Be safe! Sounds like a cool project.

[@traceystarling1930]

SOS pads work also

[@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy]

Thanks for the tip.

[@Jenny411]

The Oven Cleaner table needs to be covered with Saran wrap to keep it moist, without it, the cleaner dries too quickly, then scrub and clean it off, try it and see the difference???

[@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy]

Thanks

[@haeleebullard4335]

You need a cute bandana to keep sweat out of your eyes! You're working your boots off!

[@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy]

I do! You're so right!

[@Helmuesi911]

You should’ve just lacquered those pieces as is.. they actually looked kinda cool.

[@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy]

That would be ine way to do it. But I have a vision for my own home. If they were to sell, I probably would have done something totally different. Thanks for the idea.

[@MilkAndHoneyAcreage]

You used the wrong easy off. You can’t use the fume free kind it doesn’t work on the first try like the regular.

[@bnellaniyah]

I'm going to try the original formula...think that would remove anything from any surface😅

[@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy]

HAHAHA, it might work better. I should give it ago agin.

[@kathsanchez3335]

I will use the oven cleaner. It removed most of the red undertones of the wood.

[@kathsanchez3335]

Thanks for sharing

[@FurnitureRefinishingAcademy]

There are some benifits true. What are you refinishing?