How to Make a Wood-stain Stripper

Before a wooden piece is refinished, the original layer of sealant or varnish must be removed. There are a variety of products available to remove this finish, but these pose a potential risk. Some brands of chemical strippers contain dangerous ingredients, including methylene chloride, which is potentially toxic when inhaled. Creating a safer, natural wood-stain stripper at home will restore the beauty of the piece without any harmful side effects.

1/2 cup white flour
Plastic bowls
1 cup washing soda
2 cups white vinegar
Paintbrush
Plastic spray bottle
Plastic scrub brush

Instructions

- 1
  Pour 1/2 cup of white flour into a plastic bowl. Add 1 tbsp. of water to the bowl and stir. Continue to add more water to the flour until a paste-like consistency is achieved.
- 2
  Pour 1 cup of washing soda into a separate plastic bowl. Add water to this bowl until a paste-like consistency is achieved.
- 3
  Combine the flour paste and washing soda paste and mix until all of the ingredients are well blended.
- 4
  Spread a thin layer of the mixture onto the wooden furniture with a paintbrush. Allow the mixture to remain for one to six hours.
- 5
  Pour 2 cups of white vinegar and 1 cup of water into a plastic spray bottle. Replace the bottle's top and shake vigorously to mix the ingredients.
- 6
  Spray the mixture onto the paste-covered furniture with one hand. As you spray the furniture, scrub it with a plastic scrub brush. This will remove the paste and unwanted finish.
- 7
  Continue to spray and scrub the wood piece until all of the paste and old finish is removed.

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