Dmom 0 Posted October 7, 2020 Report Share Posted October 7, 2020 My daughter got heavy handed with the Lysol while disinfecting a delivery and unknowingly sprayed the front of antique desk. Woke up to the finish now is spotted in areas. How can this be fixed? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
drzaius 2616 Posted October 7, 2020 Report Share Posted October 7, 2020 Pics would help. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gary Beasley 550 Posted October 7, 2020 Report Share Posted October 7, 2020 Pics! I suspect a shellac finish though which doesnt play well with stuff like Lysol. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wtnhighlander 7574 Posted October 8, 2020 Report Share Posted October 8, 2020 Shellac is repairable, but it is a delicate task. As the others said, pictures will greatly improve the advice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Just Bob 696 Posted October 8, 2020 Report Share Posted October 8, 2020 I looked up Lysol and the active ingredient is hydrogen peroxide in alcohol. Don't know what peroxide will do to shellac, but alcohol is the solvent in shellac and will certainly mess up a shellac based finish. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
drzaius 2616 Posted October 8, 2020 Report Share Posted October 8, 2020 Looks like Dmom is a drive-by 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wtnhighlander 7574 Posted October 9, 2020 Report Share Posted October 9, 2020 Give her a few days. More than one new member has arrived in a panic, then disappeared for a while, but eventually found their way back. Sometimes, they even find helpful advice! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tpt life 2756 Posted October 9, 2020 Report Share Posted October 9, 2020 It is more likely the ammonia derivatives than the potassium hydroxide or hydrogen peroxide that interferes. Alcohol and ammonia both interact poorly with shellac. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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