u/caffinegirlgonemild

I know it’s not the best picture but I have faith inthe Redditors!

TIA!

Picture number one is how it looks after I picked it up from the thrift store.
Pictwo is just the dovetailing. I’m assuming this is a 1940s piece..

Picture three is me gently cleaning it with a microfiber cloth one cup, warm water, and just one drop of dawn soap.

OK, I’m trying that solution of water and Dawn because I think this piece has a ton of buildup on it. If I just run my finger along the surface of the drawers I get what you see in PT for in five which is the scum kind of beads up under my finger.

Anyway, before I damage this piece because I have very little experience with it I want to ask you how I should clean it and after I clean it how should touch up some of the scratch scratches and then shine it up again?

I did Google that I was going to use Murphy’s oil soap to clean it and the AI results said don’t use Murphy’s oil soap because it’s just gonna cause more buildup.

Please feel free to point me at a different sub if this is not the right one. I appreciate your help. Thank you in advance.! cancellation

Thank you in advance!

Would you please help me understand the care instructions for this garment?