After ten-minutes or so, remove your garment. The sub-zero temperatures will have completely solidified the wax , which may enable you to chip it off in one go. Lay the item of clothing onto a flat surface, then use a blunt knife to scrape the wax off. Remove as much as you can, ...
If the spots are on a clearly defined surface, you may be able to remove the finish from this surface only; otherwise, the entire piece of furniture will have to be stripped. When the finish has been removed, bleach the entire stained surface with a solution of oxalic acid. Then refinish...
To achieve a full sand and finish (which this floor NEEDS) there must be 3mm of wood above the tongue. The reason why they had carpet on them? Because the floors NEEDED to be refinished and the previous owner didn't want to pay the $5/sf. They did the 'quick' fix = wall ...
If you don’t use coasters, the condensation from cold drinks glasses can seep into the wood and cause water stains. There are a number of ways to remove water stains from wood, and we’re going to take a look at them. Pin These blemishes can ruin a piece of furniture. But these ea...
How to Get Candle Wax Off of Wood Furniture If the candle on your coffee table has sprung a leak, let any wax that's settled onto the wood harden so it will be easier to remove without damaging the finish. With a plastic spatula or credit card, gently scrape up the brittle wax.Weiman...
Use a nonsilicone furniture polish or wax on the case of a piano that has a varnish or lacquer finish. A piano that has a high-gloss polyester epoxy finish can be cleaned with a cloth and buffed; it should never be waxed or rubbed with furniture polish. Remove stubborn stains from ivo...
The ink from these items may bleed into the finish and could damage the wood. Use abrasives or harsh chemicals on wood furniture. Leave a glass of water sitting for long periods of time. Spot Cleaning Wood To remove food stains: Wipe up the spill immediately. Dab with a soft, clean ...
Clear Furniture Wax& cloth to finish (or oil) Dust mask How to lighten stained wood: The easiest way to lighten stained wood is by removing the stain. It’s not difficult to do, and you don’t need to use any harsh chemicals, acids or bleach, but it does take a bit of time and...
3. Finish up You might be left with some spots of varnish that are in difficult-to-reach places. Sandpaper will be the best way for tidying up the leftover patches. Painting varnished wood and furniture If your varnish isn’t flaking and is in good condition, you can paint over the top...
Quickly remove oily smudges, lipstick, candle wax, wax build-up, grease, gum, adhesives, pet "accidents", etc. You can also solve many "serious" furniture problems - smoke smell, heat blush, mold & mildew removal, paint splatters, white water marks, and dried-out finish - to name just...