I use Borax to clean and de-oder. Should work in the dishwasher too but haven't tried it. Kills mildew and algae too.

If stained or bloody washing soda will take it out but may make them whiter. Use both for European mounts to help keep the skull from yellowing.

Potasium Permangnate does a nice job and you control the tone by using several diluted applications then use a Scotch bright pad to take it off the points or areas you want lighter.

Iodine will work but is yellower, good for knife handles.

The wax stains should work well over the PP for more color. Or shoe polish. Wood stains are better for the putty or plastic wood filled areas.

Haven't found anything ideal to put over the antlers. Really thinned down Tung oil is the best so far. Do this before waxing.

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