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I have Uncle Al's 1950 Cherry diningroom set. I have been cleaning it with lemon oil but have never oiled the bottom outside of the drawers or the inside walls of the credenza - all of those places you usually don't see. Should those hidden inside areas be oiled too? Also what can I put on the drawer bottom guide rail to keep the drawers sliding smoothly ... right now there is a layer of a waxy substance still on he drawers which I've been careful to keep.
Thanks for your help.
Hi Jane
Nice to hear from you.
Any finished wood areas should be waxed or in this case oiled as you prefer.
But never do it to any unfinished areas.
A wax candle rubbed over the glides does a good job of keeping them smooth.
Hope this helps
Kindest Regards
Eileen
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