I like a darker finish on my wood so i used Watco Danish oil on my wood. Took knobs off and scrubbed. Yes I think it was in the home of a smoker, used toothbrush and alittle dawn watered down to scrub the outside. It seams to be in working order but wiring look bad in spots so not sure I want to plug in, but she looks much happier and purdy in my sewing rm. had to move machines around to make rm for her.