My little guys were desperate to be included in the process, so I had them help me scrub everything down with a solution of Dawn dish soap, washing soda, and warm water. We used a scrub brush and rags to get everything super clean. Some tutorials used a chemical stripper to remove grime, but I feel like that is overkill. I wasn't looking forward to those fumes, and besides, I am sanding to rough up the finish anyway. The bedroom carpet was a little wet, but at least it wasn't soaked by a flammable substance, right? Sorry about the photos...this is the best you get when the photographer is 4!
Then, I proceeded to start on the sanding. I will be honest, this is my least favorite part thus far. The sand paper leaves my hands dry and raw and the dust goes everywhere. I should have invested in a mask. I am glad I moved the doors and drawer fronts to the basement for sanding. Sanding the vanity base alone is going to make my bedroom a mess. I intend to tackle that tomorrow with a power sander! Maybe I won't mind sanding so much then, but I think the paper and sanding block worked best to get all the nooks and crannies in the doors. I am attempting to include a timelapsed video of me sanding one of the drawer fronts to give you an idea of how time consuming sanding by hand truly is. And to be clear, I am only scuffing the surfaces with 220 grade sand paper, not removing the finish entirely.
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