Wait, you just wiped it with denatured alcohol? That stuff is super harsh, I thought it would strip the finish right off. I've seen people wreck shellac by using the wrong cleaner. How did you know it wouldn't take the shine off or leave a weird spot?

Read an article once about how ancient people discovered fermentation basically by forgetting food in jars. The whole "leave it alone" method is how we got pickles, beer, all that good stuff. Sometimes not messing with things is the smartest move.

Static stretches before climbing into an attic might not be the best idea. Dynamic warm-ups like leg swings or light jogging in place work better to get ready. Lunges can be part of it, but holding stretches cold can risk pulls. Try moving around a bit first, then do your routine. Learned that the hard way after a tweaked shoulder.