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Woodswoman
True Blue Farmgirl
512 Posts
Jennifer
Altamont
NY
USA
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 Posted - Jul 10 2009 : 12:16:43 PM
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Hello!
I found two wooden drying racks at a flea market-they were in rough shaped, but at 2 bucks each, I decided they were worth trying to save.
I had to clean the mildew off of them with a bleach solution and let them sit in the hot sun-vinegar didn't work. But, they look great now.
My question now is should I put some sort of finish or sealer on them? they seem to be plain, unfinished wood right now. I'm afraid that if I put wet clothes on them the mildew will come right back. Anyone out there know of a product that will protect the wood without harming the clothes?
Thanks!
Jennifer
Farmgirl Sister #104
"Nature brings to every time and season some beauties of its own".
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
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Posted - Jul 10 2009 : 12:22:38 PM
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Hi Jennifer, I don't have an answer to your question but I am sure other farmgals will.
I do remember wood drying racks like that...loved them! I use them until they break...I guess I put heavy towels on them. NOW you should see all my clothes hangers now hanging on kitchen chairs and on the window curtain rods...redneck! . LOL
Linda in Scranton, PA
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
3890 Posts
Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
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Posted - Jul 10 2009 : 1:40:49 PM
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Hi, Jennfier- I would just put a coat of spray acrylic on them to seal the wood and prevent it from bleeding onto your clothes. That's what I did with mine and I haven't had any problems. Of course, I had to learn the lesson the hard way- a white blouse and an unsealed wooden clothes rack do not mix well. :(
Enjoy your new dryers!
Karin
Farmgirl Sister
# 18 :)
www.perfectlittlemiracle.blogspot.com
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Woodswoman
True Blue Farmgirl
512 Posts
Jennifer
Altamont
NY
USA
512 Posts |
Posted - Jul 12 2009 : 4:49:20 PM
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Thanks!
I got them all cleaned and finished with the spray acrylic you mentioned. They look fantastic-can't wait to use them!
Jennifer
Farmgirl Sister #104
"Nature brings to every time and season some beauties of its own".
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Claude09647
True Blue Farmgirl
761 Posts
Claudia
Our Dairy Farm
Pennsylvania
USA
761 Posts |
Posted - Jul 13 2009 : 8:45:57 PM
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hello, i also had the same issue with mine, and i see you already found an option to fix them, when i received mine from my great grandmother, it had sat in her back room for years collecting dust and a few unwanted spider webs. I sealed mine with polyurethane. Its a sealer used for wood floors. You would have to brush it on, but it leaves a nice, shiny seal on it.
good luck
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1badmamawolf
True Blue Farmgirl
2199 Posts
Teresa
"Bent Fence Farms"
Ca
USA
2199 Posts |
Posted - Jul 14 2009 : 08:36:31 AM
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For future referance, use un-diluted lemon juice to rid mildew on wood, brush it on , let it set in the sun, and rinse really well, let dry in the shade, ( drying in the sun will cause cracking in the wood) , then seal.
"Treat the earth well, it was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children" |
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dutchy
True Blue Farmgirl
4427 Posts
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Posted - Jul 14 2009 : 09:09:54 AM
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OH I'd love one of those. Some time ago I saw one at the "junk-market" in my village. It was cheap but still out of my price range. maybe someday, when things are better money wise, I will try the thriftstore again.
Hugs from Marian/Dutchy, a farmgirl from the Netherlands :)
My personal blog:
http://just-me-a-dutch-girl.blogspot.com/
Almost daily updates on me and mine :)
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9094 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
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Posted - Jul 14 2009 : 12:44:39 PM
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I have two of them. Use them a lot for things I don't want to go in the dryer. I just saw a little one and a bigger one at the thrift last week and thought about how you guys would like to have them. I didn't buy them because I didn't need them. But I think if you guys watch the thifts and garage sales you will find them.
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KarenP
True Blue Farmgirl
666 Posts
Karen
Chippewa Falls
Wisconsin
USA
666 Posts |
Posted - Jul 26 2009 : 5:13:18 PM
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I just bought a JUMBO sized one, brand new made by the Mennonites about 40 miles from me,$50.00 +tax. It's quilt size and almost too tall for my basement!
I love it, it is raw wood, but sanded so nice and smooth.
They also make the wall mount ones like we have seen in MJF magazine!
I saw one for $10 more at a Amish (loosely)type store(I think china made). 1/2 the size and really rough.
I'm torn if I should put a finish on it...
KarenP
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Claude09647
True Blue Farmgirl
761 Posts
Claudia
Our Dairy Farm
Pennsylvania
USA
761 Posts |
Posted - Jul 26 2009 : 5:38:15 PM
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Karen, i also got one of mine from the local amish, i have had it for about a year and i havent sealed it or anything and it still looks as good as the day i bought it
"If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door."
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katalind
True Blue Farmgirl
177 Posts
Kathy
Chapin
SC
USA
177 Posts |
Posted - May 26 2010 : 8:30:52 PM
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| I've used a special oil that they use on butcher blocks. It's a mixture of oil and wax that keeps the wood from cracking and protects if from mildew. |
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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
3332 Posts
Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
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mrsamy
True Blue Farmgirl
167 Posts
Amy
Milwaukee
WI
USA
167 Posts |
Posted - Jun 03 2010 : 11:55:54 AM
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I trash picked the side of a crib and am planning to attach a couple of hinges to one end (soon to be the bottom) and couple of chains to the other end (soon to be the top) so I can use it as a drying rack attached to the wall. I'm thinking a simple hook and eye will keep it flat against the wall when not in use. Laundry is done in the basement here, so looks aren't as important as floor space...
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