Can I re-cedarize my closet with this oil? How should it be done?
1038961
I would empty the closet. Then I would pour the cedar oil into a appropriate sized spray bottle and spray the walls (ceiling and floor if applicable) and use a micro fiber cloth to rub the oil in. You may need 2 or 3 cans depending on the size of the closet and don't be shy with the oil, the more you use the longer the cedar scent will last. Let dry for 12-24 hours. Then use.
1038962
I use the oil to re-oil my cedar blocks. The cedar blocks that you can buy at target or walmart eventually dry up, especially in dry climates. So I use the cedar oil to re-saturate the cedar blocks as well as my cedar chest. I also don't let the cedar blocks rest or lean on any of my clothes because I am worried they will leave oil marks on my clothing. But I put them in my closets, on the floor, and up high on the shelves. Makes everything smell great and keeps moths away during moth season. Hope that helps.
1038963
empty the closet. clean closet surface with a damp cloth to remove dust, lint and cobwebs. wear rubber gloves (it isn't dangerous stuff IMO but I wouldn't want it on my hands for an hour). take a lint free towel and dampen it with the oil (you can also use a foam brush available at Jo-ann Michaels Home Depot and Lowes) Evenly apply to the Cedar surfaces. Avoid drips on non-cedar floors, builtins and such (clean up promptly to avoid stains). Allow closet to dry a day before putting clothes in that may contact the treated cedar.
1038964
If you mean a Cedar Armoire I did mine. Empty Armoire. Clean with wood oil soap. Let dry. Apply Cedar Oil to the entirety of the Armoire with a soft clean cloth. Do not drench the wood. Do not allow drippage or pooling. Rub the entirety of the Armoire with a clean non oiled cloth to remove any excess. Allow to stand for one day before replacing clothing into the Armoire. Enjoy.
323554
Agreed w/ Curran Murphy there--how the oil works is that it absorbs into the wood itself, and layer after layer/coat after coat builds up to form a tough exterior. Lots of good info about how to use it on YouTube
2195699
We do NOT recommend that you do this at all. This oil should be used on its own. thank you.
1204648
I mix 2% Peppermint oil, 2% Spearmint oil in a bottle of scented Mineral oil. I then soak sponges placed in a 'margarine' container and place around areas I want to restrict. I will also put some in a spray bottle and spray entrance areas (crawl space doors, barn doors, etc.) and inside drawers in a barn or garden shed. This oder does need replenishing depending on the amount of air exchanges in the area. I do the treatment in the early Fall to keep them out rather than try to drive them away after they have nested. I have been doing this for several years and it appears to work. Hope this helps.
1992840
According to this it can be. http://www.ehow.com/how_2164041_use-cedar-oil-as-insect.html Keep in mind this of course isn't a skin contact situation and you will need other ingredients. On the other hand, your clothing, your household, and your pets will have an aroma reminiscent of an old english wardrobe. So there is an upside.
1923238
You really want to hand rub this finish. The oil needs to be rubbed down into the wood, rather than sitting on top as it would if it were sprayed or brushed. For the best finish, hand rub the oil once a day for seven days and really rub it in. I also always lightly run steel wool over the wood between the first and second coats being sure to wipe it down with a soft cloth afterward.
2151742
Fortunately I have not had that problem in recent years....but if I did, I would probably give it a try. Some years ago I used hanging cedar blocks in my closet with coats and some larger cashmere items.
1758483
I cleaned my jacket first, but I don't think it's a cleaner in the sense. Light soil will probably come off with the oil, but if it's heavy, you probably should use a cleaner first. My jacket is thirty years old and this oil did an unbelievable job restoring it. I would recommend this to anyone!!
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It's a VERY thick oil. I don't think it would ever mix with the oil. I used it inside an old dresser. A month later, it smells GREAT, like a typical cedar closet but, when I was applying it, the kids thought it smelled like burnt kettle corn, lol. Keep looking around, there are some good cedar sprays on Amazon.
1029157
Yes! I highly recommend using this oil as it's one of the safest out there. This tung oil is used as a furniture treatment and a first time or after years of neglect or after sanding treatment. Not for a monthly or weekly treatment. Tung oil takes a long time to dry, and thats why it's so good for the wood.It needs to be used properly though. wipe it on, wipe it in, wipe it off, and let it dry! maybe 24 hrs or more, and wax afterward. It would be good for first time treatement. If you need a luster re-freash then I would use a lemon oil for furniture or something instead.Or just a wax product.all treatments will darken the wood. Teak doesn't need this type of treatment as it has it's own oil. Yes! I highly recommend using this oil as it's one of the safest out there. This tung oil is used as a furniture treatment and a first time or after years of neglect or after sanding treatment. Not for a monthly or weekly treatment. Tung oil takes a long time to dry, and thats why it's so good for the wood.It needs to be used properly though. wipe it on, wipe it in, wipe it off, and let it dry! maybe 24 hrs or more, and wax afterward. It would be good for first time treatement. If you need a luster re-freash then I would use a lemon oil for furniture or something instead.Or just... » Read More Yes! I highly recommend using this oil as it's one of the safest out there. This tung oil is used as a furniture treatment and a first time or after years of neglect or after sanding treatment. Not for a monthly or weekly treatment. Tung oil takes a long time to dry, and thats why it's so good for the wood.It needs to be used properly though. wipe it on, wipe it in, wipe it off, and let it dry! maybe 24 hrs or more, and wax afterward. It would be good for first time treatement. If you need a luster re-freash then I would use a lemon oil for furniture or something instead.Or just a wax product.all treatments will darken the wood. Teak doesn't need this type of treatment as it has it's own oil. « Show Less
1823899
In my experience, this is not a furniture cleaner. It is a replenisher. puts oil in the wood to restore and enrich. If you read the directions, you apply and leave on for an hour or so to let it sink in and then remove excess.
2211238
Use the discs to hang on clothes hangers, add the sachets to drawers, hang the tiles in the closet, etc. As the cedar scent dissipates can becomes less potent you can use sandpaper to revive the scent.
2226262
Well, it may kill closet odors as it emits a faint cedar aroma, but I'm not aware of any "odors" in my closets (I'm not a smoker) so I really don't know. What I DO know is that my cashmere sweaters are no longer a "moth concern" for me.
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I find that the oil does not stain or leave a residue on clothes or carpet or any other surface. It lays down droplets of oil that release the cedar smell when it evaporates. I find that it evaporates completely. Then you reapply, if you want. I have used it on wool rugs that were getting chewed up pretty badly. I vacuumed and applied and then go back and vacuum and reapply periodically. It's an oriental rug and has dark colors, so maybe if you have a very light rug, you should test. But, really, I find that it completely dissipates. Might use the term "sublimate" or "evanesce." I find that the oil does not stain or leave a residue on clothes or carpet or any other surface. It lays down droplets of oil that release the cedar smell when it evaporates. I find that it evaporates completely. Then you reapply, if you want. I have used it on wool rugs that were getting chewed up pretty badly. I vacuumed and applied and then go back and vacuum and reapply periodically. It's an oriental rug and has dark colors, so maybe if you have a very light rug, you should test. But, really, I find that it completely dissipates. Might use the term "sublimate" or... » Read More I find that the oil does not stain or leave a residue on clothes or carpet or any other surface. It lays down droplets of oil that release the cedar smell when it evaporates. I find that it evaporates completely. Then you reapply, if you want. I have used it on wool rugs that were getting chewed up pretty badly. I vacuumed and applied and then go back and vacuum and reapply periodically. It's an oriental rug and has dark colors, so maybe if you have a very light rug, you should test. But, really, I find that it completely dissipates. Might use the term "sublimate" or "evanesce." « Show Less
980867
Spray a little wd40 on it after use. They make an oil. But that works just fine
2085359
I like to season my wooden boards with an oil before they are used, and occasionally thereafter. The product that I use is Butcher Block Conditioner made by Howard. It is a food grade mineral oil with natural waxes. It can be purchased at Home Depot. Before I found this product, I would just use mineral oil. It is food safe and has no odor and does not become rancid. A light coating with a soft rag is all it takes. (I follow the directions on the back of Howard's container).
2022607
That is exactly why I returned these - did not expect them to be drenched in oil! It seeped through the plastic bag and BOTH layers of shipping boxes. The blocks themselves were stained, so clearly they would have stained my wood furniture plus my clothing. I ended up getting a block of good cedar from the hardware store and cutting it down into blocks. Any time they need refreshing I just sand them a bit and the scent re-activates. Not only works well, but was way less expensive. (Just put a reminder on your calendar to give them a little sanding from time to time.)