Based on one user's successful experience, white wood furniture can be whitened by applying full-strength laundry bleach multiple times until the desired shade is achieved.
The Bleaching Process
One effective method reported involves using standard laundry bleach applied directly to the wood surface.
Here's a breakdown of the technique as described:
- Preparation: Ensure the furniture surface is clean and free of any dirt or debris.
- Application: Apply laundry bleach full-strength, brushing it evenly over the entire surface of your furniture with a sponge. Ensure complete coverage for an even result.
- Drying: Allow the applied bleach to fully dry before considering further steps.
Achieving the Desired White
Achieving the specific shade of white you want may require patience and repetition. The user noted they repeated this process about 5 times through the course of a day before I got the color I wanted. This highlights that a single application might not be sufficient, and multiple coats, with drying time in between, are key. I let the bleach fully dry before adding a new coat of bleach.
Results
Following this repeated application method, the user was amazed at the results, indicating it was an effective way to significantly whiten the furniture surface.
