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    MINIS BLEACHING WOOD | like to think of bleaching as the opposite of staining. Stain adds color co wood: bleach sub- tracts it. Bleach can be used to lighten or to remove stains that were added co ic, whether intentionally of accidentally. ‘There are three common types of bleach, and each is best for a particular job. Onalic acid is che mildest of the three, It's often sold as a deck brighten- ex, to remove the gray color from weathered wood, But refinishers find it particularly useful for removing the dark stains that occur where wood comes in contact with iron. Chlorine bleach won't lighten wood, bur it will remove aniline dye stains. Two-part bleach, or “A/B"™ bleach, is the Three Ways to Lighten Up by Michael Dresdner Caution: AU! bleaches are hazardous. Always use goggles for eye protection when bleaching. Wear gloves and an apron to protect your hands and clashing. [ buy long neoprene gloves and turn the cuffs back so shat if I lift my hanes up, the bleach will run into the euffi instead of onto my arms. Preparing to Bleach Before you apply bleach, make sure the wood is clean and free of any Finish, wax or oil. Bleach can’t work unless it can gee {0 the wood, and even a thin finish will block it. If you aren't certain that all residues are gone, play ic safe by sanding, the surface before you bleach. Also be sure to temove anything con= taining iron, such as hardware and fas- teners, Since bleaches contain water, they will actually cause stains instead of

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