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...
Using coasters or trivets isn’t just about moisture; it also protects from heat damage. If you notice white heat marks (which look like cloudy spots), many of the white ring removal methods can also work on these heat marks. RELATED:How to Choose the Type of Wood Flooring for Your Home...
white stains usually indicate that the issue is confined to the finish or waxy surface layer rather than having penetrated into the wood itself, so clean up tends to be faster and less labor intensive.
Presoak (the method of soaking in the washer or in a sink or tub before washing) the stain in a solution of 1 quart warm water, 1/2 teaspoon dishwashing detergent, and 1 tablespoon white vinegar for 15 minutes. Rinse with water. Sponge the remaining stain with rubbing alcohol and launde...
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.
Gently brush (the method of using a stiff-bristled brush to gently remove dried stains and spots) it out. Take care not to force the absorbent further into the hairs. Repeat if necessary. Grout There's one easy step to remove chocolate stains from grout: ...
How about a wood soap or teak oil ⇦ on eBay or Amazon [affil links] ? I do want to use this end table but it won't hold enough items to cover the spots. The piece came to me from a friend in a nursing home and while she certainly enjoyed the flowers that were placed on ...
If you've removed all the wax and an oily area remains, use a carpet stain remover designed for grease spots to dissolve the stain. References Darren Pullman/iStock/Getty Images Candles may look great on a table next to a suede chair, but a wax spill on the suede is anything but great...
No matter how many coasters you have, or how much thought you put in to placing them in convenient spots, there will always be someone who plonks their steaming hot cup of tea, coffee, or condensation-covered cold drink directly on your prized table or sideboard....