We have an old wood table that has been used and abused for years. Bringing it out over the holidays for card playing, I commented how badly damaged it was and wished I knew how to remove the hideous white heat stains that marred the top. While talking I’m quickly covering the surfac...
USE ROTTENSTONE TO REMOVE SPOTS FROM A WOOD FINISHPeter Hotton, Globe Staff
If it’s still stained, he says not to worry and go back and try again. “Tough spots may take a little more time for the baking soda paste to work on, or at other times, just a bit more muscle can help,” he says. Don't have baking soda to hand or want to use something st...
Wood For wood tabletops and furniture, use the hot water method, says Mock. Fill your sink or a container with hot water and add white vinegar, if necessary. Place the affected wooden item in the hot water (or add the hot water to the item); this will soften the wax. Once softened...
Those white, cloudy rings on your dining room table don't have to stay there forever. Try one of these methods for removing—or at least minimizing—water stains on wood. ByDeirdre Mundorf,Bob Vila Updated on May 24, 2022 Photo: istockphoto.com ...
aBreak up soil clumps, remove rocks and wood, pull weeds and even out high and low spots. Even surfaces encourage better site drainage, while mixing and aerating the soil promotes healthier root growth. This step is especially important for root crops like carrots and potatoes, and bulb plant...
One method for cleaning hardwood is with an equal parts water and vinegar solution. Distilled white vinegar has great antimicrobial properties and can clean up mold spores in a jiffy. Simply spray the mixture on the moldy spots, let sit for an hour, and then wipe it up with a moistened mi...
A.A lot of wood stains will come out with a product called Mr. Clean Magic Eraser pad⇦this oneBayorAmazon[affil links]. It has taken out white heat stains on a coffee table of mine, and dark spots on a end table. Also those white rings will come out the old way with any kind...
If he weren’t already in the hardwood floor business, customers of Stephen Diggins might have questioned his sanity when he posted an article called “What Causes Mysterious Black Spots on Wood Floors?” Discounting the usual suspects (kids, pets, rolling suitcases, shoes, bikes and other offen...
Wood Non-washable Fabrics Follow these steps to remove red wine stains from non-washable fabrics, like acetate, fiberglass, rayon or triacetate: Blot up the excess wine with a clean cloth. Sponge any remaining stain with water, then apply a wet spotter and a few drops of white vinegar....