Kotton Klenser Use & Instructions
These instructions are also available for download in Adobe "pdf" format.
Apply Regular Kotton Klenser™ in manageable small area(s) of the piece with a paint brush (in case of heavily dirt-coated or damaged finishes, apply with gloves and 4/0 steel wool). Leave on a few minutes or only long enough to clean; wipe off thoroughly. In cases of stubborn dirt, rub with 4/0 steel wool; repeat process if necessary.
STEP 2
Apply Kotton Klenser™ Protective Wood Feeder with a brush. Let Feeder absorb into the wood (absorption time can vary from 6 to 12 hours). If wood absorbs the first coat immediately, reapply Protective Wood Feeder. After wood has absorbed the fine oils and conditioners, wipe excess Protective Wood Feeder off and buff following grain of wood with 4/0 steel wool.
STEP 3
Maintain the beautiful finish with regular applications of Kotton Klenser™ Lemon Oil Beeswax Polish. Use a soft cloth to apply Lemon Oil Beeswax Polish and absorb excess.
STEP 1
Apply Regular Kotton Klenser™ liberally; let sit as long as 24 hours or until damaged finish is softened. Rub softened finish with 4/0 steel wool until heavy damage is rubbed off; finish rubbing until smooth with 4/0 steel wool. (Always follow grain of the wood.)
STEP 2
Apply Kotton Klenser™ Protective Wood Feeder; let wood absorb until it can absorb no more (this can be 6 to 72 hours). Wipe off excess with soft cloth, then buff off with 4/0 steel wool following grain of wood.
STEP 3
Apply Kotton Klenser™ Lemon Oil Beeswax Polish on a regular basis to keep wood in excellent condition. Use a soft cloth to apply Lemon Oil Beeswax Polish and absorb excess.
Kotton Klenser™ Lemon Oil Beeswax Polish will not restore nor maintain a hi-gloss finish. It is suggested that only an oil polish be used to maintain a hi-gloss finish.
Apply Heavy Duty Kotton Klenser™ with paint brush or gloves and 4/0 steel wool. Allow to liquefy; then wipe off thoroughly. On heavily soiled or tarnished metals, allow Heavy Duty to remain overnight. Re-apply Heavy Duty; let liquefy and use 4/0 steel wool where necessary; wipe off thoroughly. (Heavy Duty will not remove varnish or lacquer from metal.)
STEP 2
Retard your metals finger-marking and readily tarnishing by regular use of Kotton Klenser™ Lemon Oil Beeswax Polish.
STEP 1
Apply Kotton Klenser™ Oil Painting Restoring Oil with brush in a small space to be cleaned. Dab off with soft cloth or absorbent towel.
STEP 2
Then apply Regular Kotton Klenser™ on the same small portion of painting. Use a medium bristle brush with bristles cut short in a stubble manner, always working in brush strokes in a good light. When you see dirt and film breaking, dab off thoroughly with soft absorbent cloth or towel. Never rub or scrub the surface of the painting, and always be sure to remove all cleaner.
STEP 3
Apply another coat of Kotton Klenser™ Oil Painting Restoring Oil. Dab off. Note how luster is restored and details are brought out.
These instructions are also available for download in Adobe "pdf" format.
Cleaning Woods
- Rejuvenating Original Oil, Wax, Or Varnish Finish On Woods
- For Rejuvenating Damaged, Original Varnish Finish On Wood (Checking Or Crocodile)
- High-gloss Finishes (Oriental Lacquer Finishes, Mahogany, etc.)
- Unfinished Or Stripped Woods
- Antiquing Kit Finishes
General Use & Cleaning Surfaces
Cleaning Metals
- Aluminum Window Frames, etc.
- Bright Metals (Copper, Brass, Stainless, Chrome)
- Pewter
- Silver And Silver-plate
Cleaning Oil Paintings And Gold Leaf
Cleaning Woods
CAUTION: To get the results you desire from each Kotton Klenser™ product, always begin with an unnoticeable spot on the piece first. Regular Kotton Klenser™ - like other products - can remove a finish if not handled with care. Be sure to remove cleaner completely after use. It is recommended that you use gloves when using Kotton Klenser™ products.REJUVENATING ORIGINAL OIL, WAX, OR VARNISH FINISH ON WOODS
STEP 1Apply Regular Kotton Klenser™ in manageable small area(s) of the piece with a paint brush (in case of heavily dirt-coated or damaged finishes, apply with gloves and 4/0 steel wool). Leave on a few minutes or only long enough to clean; wipe off thoroughly. In cases of stubborn dirt, rub with 4/0 steel wool; repeat process if necessary.
STEP 2
Apply Kotton Klenser™ Protective Wood Feeder with a brush. Let Feeder absorb into the wood (absorption time can vary from 6 to 12 hours). If wood absorbs the first coat immediately, reapply Protective Wood Feeder. After wood has absorbed the fine oils and conditioners, wipe excess Protective Wood Feeder off and buff following grain of wood with 4/0 steel wool.
STEP 3
Maintain the beautiful finish with regular applications of Kotton Klenser™ Lemon Oil Beeswax Polish. Use a soft cloth to apply Lemon Oil Beeswax Polish and absorb excess.
FOR REJUVENATING DAMAGED, ORIGINAL VARNISH FINISH ON WOOD (Checking or crocodile)
NOTE: Sometimes a finish in this condition is simply laying loosely on the wood. Regular Kotton Klenser™ will lift loose finish and leave intact only the finish that is still adhering to the wood.STEP 1
Apply Regular Kotton Klenser™ liberally; let sit as long as 24 hours or until damaged finish is softened. Rub softened finish with 4/0 steel wool until heavy damage is rubbed off; finish rubbing until smooth with 4/0 steel wool. (Always follow grain of the wood.)
STEP 2
Apply Kotton Klenser™ Protective Wood Feeder; let wood absorb until it can absorb no more (this can be 6 to 72 hours). Wipe off excess with soft cloth, then buff off with 4/0 steel wool following grain of wood.
STEP 3
Apply Kotton Klenser™ Lemon Oil Beeswax Polish on a regular basis to keep wood in excellent condition. Use a soft cloth to apply Lemon Oil Beeswax Polish and absorb excess.
HIGH-GLOSS FINISHES (Oriental Lacquer Finishes, Mahogany, etc.)
Regular Kotton Klenser™, if used very carefully, will remove dirt, wax, smoke stains and grease from these finishes. Always be careful to work a small area at a time so as not to dull the hi-gloss or lacquer finish, and be sure to remove all cleaner from surface after use.Kotton Klenser™ Lemon Oil Beeswax Polish will not restore nor maintain a hi-gloss finish. It is suggested that only an oil polish be used to maintain a hi-gloss finish.
UNFINISHED OR STRIPPED WOODS
Kotton Klenser™ Protective Wood Feeder can be used to give a natural wood finish to unfinished or freshly- stripped woods. When doing this, try an unnoticeable, small area to see if the results are what you desire. Keep in mind that some woods (especially some oaks) have acids which tend to not be compatible with Protective Wood Feeder. Follow the directions in Step 2 under Woods after making the determination to use Protective Wood Feeder for a natural wood finish.ANTIQUING KIT FINISHES
Regular Kotton Klenser™ will not restore or repair an antiquing kit finish.General Use & Cleaning Surfaces
GENERAL HOUSEHOLD USES
Keep Regular Kotton Klenser™ around to clean tree sap from autos, hub caps, tar, whitewall tires, formica, grease build-up on vent-a-hoods, walls, exhaust fans, kitchen cabinets.MARBLE AND ALABASTER
Clean with Regular Kotton Klenser™. On porous materials Regular Kotton Klenser™ may have a tendency to be absorbed. It is best to try a corner of material to see test results. On polished materials Regular Kotton Klenser™ will remove rust, stains, grease, etc. Sometimes you may want to use 4/0 steel wool for a light abrasive action. Polish with Kotton Klenser™ Lemon Oil Beeswax Polish for a protective moisture, alcohol, and acid-proof finish.HARD - SURFACED LEATHERS
Leather with a varnished finish or that has been tanned and sealed can be successfully cleaned with Regular Kotton Klenser™. Always test a small unnoticeable spot on your leather to see how it will clean as it is sometimes difficult to determine what sealer is on the leather.Cleaning Metals
ALUMINUM WINDOW FRAMES, ETC.
Regular Kotton Klenser™ cleans without pitting.BRIGHT METALS (Copper, Brass, Stainless, Chrome)
STEP 1Apply Heavy Duty Kotton Klenser™ with paint brush or gloves and 4/0 steel wool. Allow to liquefy; then wipe off thoroughly. On heavily soiled or tarnished metals, allow Heavy Duty to remain overnight. Re-apply Heavy Duty; let liquefy and use 4/0 steel wool where necessary; wipe off thoroughly. (Heavy Duty will not remove varnish or lacquer from metal.)
STEP 2
Retard your metals finger-marking and readily tarnishing by regular use of Kotton Klenser™ Lemon Oil Beeswax Polish.
PEWTER
Follow Step #1 from above with Heavy Duty Kotton Klenser™ for Bright Metals, but, as pewter is a soft metal, the 4/0 steel wool should be used very carefully so as not to scratch your metal. After cleaning, follow Step #2 for Bright Metals for a beautiful protective satin glow to your fine pewter.SILVER and SILVER-PLATE
Follow Step #1 from above with Heavy Duty Kotton Klenser™ for Bright Metals but eliminate using steel wool if at all possible as silver and silver-plate will scratch. After cleaning, apply a coat of Kotton Klenser™ Lemon Oil Beeswax Polish to retard tarnishing and finger- marking.Cleaning Oil Paintings And Gold Leaf
CLEANING OIL PAINTINGS
CAUTION: Always try an unnoticeable corner to be sure that the painting has a durable paint that can be cleaned and has not been damaged by oxidation, etc. Regular Kotton Klenser™ is a wonderful material and has successfully cleaned hundreds of paintings, but Regular Kotton Klenser™ as well as any other cleaner can remove the paint if not handled with the utmost care. Some paintings cannot be cleaned without removing some paint with the dirt. Do not overclean.STEP 1
Apply Kotton Klenser™ Oil Painting Restoring Oil with brush in a small space to be cleaned. Dab off with soft cloth or absorbent towel.
STEP 2
Then apply Regular Kotton Klenser™ on the same small portion of painting. Use a medium bristle brush with bristles cut short in a stubble manner, always working in brush strokes in a good light. When you see dirt and film breaking, dab off thoroughly with soft absorbent cloth or towel. Never rub or scrub the surface of the painting, and always be sure to remove all cleaner.
STEP 3
Apply another coat of Kotton Klenser™ Oil Painting Restoring Oil. Dab off. Note how luster is restored and details are brought out.
CLEANING GOLD and GOLD LEAF
Apply Regular Kotton Klenser™ gently in small area, being careful not to apply heavy pressure or scrub but to dab gently with very soft cloth or brush until dirt begins to loosen. Gently dab off residue, being sure to remove all cleaner from article being cleaned.These instructions are also available for download in Adobe "pdf" format.
