A Blast of Air

The Family Handyman

A great tip from Gary Wentz is to use your air nozzle to blow excess stain from tight corners and intricate moldings. A quick blast of the air nozzle cleans out the recesses, and then you can wipe up the stain with a cloth. Gary also uses the air hose before finishing to get rid of sawdust buildup in corners.

Plus: More staining tips.