The stickiness is a sign that your wood furniture has accumulated too much dirt, oil and wax, or is already breaking down. Touching a sticky wooden table can give you an uneasy and uncomfortable feeling, since it is especially hard to wash away once you get wax and oil on your hands.
Consequently, how do I clean old sticky wood furniture?
Mix equal parts of vinegar and water in a cup. The acidic solution helps remove sticky residue and worn out varnish from your table. Dip your sponge into the solution and start wiping down the table completely. Avoid scrubbing with too much pressure as it will leave scratch marks on the surface of your table.
Correspondingly, how do you fix sticky varnish?
Wipe the surface of the varnish lightly with a rag moistened with turpentine or mineral spirits. Don’t rub the varnish, just wipe it lightly enough to remove the tackiness from the surface. Give the varnish another day or two under the breeze of a fan to cure.
