Have you tried stripping it? Hands & knees with a scrub brush & ammonia, hot water, maybe a squirt of soap & work on one area until it is totally clean. You may have to rinse. Then put a wax finish on & it should be good to go. ... View related article.
You can buy the very small baggies in Walmarts' craft section. They are like 100 for $1.00. I like to use them to hold jewelry sets. ... View related article.