Q. Do these methods for removing water stains work for finished wood? Yes, the methods shared above using a clothing iron, mayonnaise, ortoothpastecan help eliminate or minimize water damage on wood table or other furniture pieces with a finish. ...
There are several different ways to remove water marks from wood, and the approach that works best often depends on the extent of the damage. Surface marks can often be removed by applying dry heat to the area or rubbing the stain gently with mayonnaise or toothpaste. Deeper staining may ...
Light marks are milky-white and are caused by moisture getting into the finish and creating voids that interfere with the finish’s transparency. Dark marks are brown or black and are caused by water and metal residue penetrating through cracks in the finish and getting into the wood. Both ...
Will mayonnaise or toothpaste erase water marks on wooden furniture? -- Ellie Jacobson, Shorewood, WI Yes, in many instances. Treat milky rings as soon as you see them. Dip a slightly damp cotton cloth in a dollop of real mayonnaise mixed with ashes (cigar or cigarette) and gently rub th...
I was quick to wipe away any moisture and water left on the surface after each treatment. Added: A few of the comments below recommend finishing things off by wiping in a bit of olive oil once successfully getting rid of the stains, this helps nourish the wood and give it a bit of lo...
Thank you so much for the advice on removing white heat marks from wood. We used my Mom's dining room table for Easter Dinner and when I removed the tablecloth discovered a hot dish had made white marks. I used the linen table napkin with an iron and the marks are gone! I'm sure ...
Personally I have used colgate whitening toothpaste and the scratchy side of a sponge as well as (on a different occasion) kids mint toothpaste and the scratchy side of a sponge to remove sharpie from a finished wood table. Reply 12 years ago Jacqui If I knew who you were, I would ...
I'm not sure of the mechanics involved, but I believe the oil in the wood was drawn up through the water stain into the napkin which made the stain disappear. Ralph Germann - Honolulu, Hawaii 2007 We used Marilyn C's iron-and-towel trick on a finished oak table that had a water ...
How to remove permanent marker from wood If your wooden furniture or floors have had a permanent marker mishap, the first thing you need to check is whether the wood is finished or unfinished. In other words, consider if it has a paint, stain or varnish on it to seal the wood. ...
Hot water has the greatest potential to break down body oils. But if you must use cold water, use adetergentwith enzymes and a stain-fighting agent. Can I use a stain remover on dark-colored sheets? Before using any bleach or bleach substitutes on colored fabrics, test the fabric's color...