GETTING IT CLEAN
Old stuff sometimes comes with an aroma. Rosalie Darden offers these tips for re-using old furniture and accessories:
If something stinks: "Put a coat of polyurethane, or several coats on it. This works well with drawers. Setting things in the sun also helps."
If something is greasy: "This happens a lot with stuff you find in a garage. Use GOJO hand cleaner. If all else fails, use gasoline."
If something is filthy: "Haul it down to a spray car wash and hose it off. That works well. I did that once to a chicken coop."
