Stain Repair
Minor stain damage to solid wood furniture can usually be repaired quickly and effectivey with the use of some simple household materials, a liitle bit of elbow grease and attention to detail. More complex repair or refinishing jobs are best left to professionals, especially if the piece has a special finish.
Stain Removal Water Marks and Rings:
Often, rings are in the wax, not the finish. Cover the stain with a clean, thick blotter, press down with a warm iron, and repeat. You can also rub with salad oil, mayonnaise or white toothpaste. Wipe dry and wax or polish.
White Marks:
Rub with a cloth dipped in a mixture of cigarette ashes and lemon juice or salad oil. You can also try rubbing with a cloth dipped in lighter fluid, followed by a mixture of rottenstone and salad oil. Wipe dry and wax or polish.
Milk or Alcohol:
Use your fingers to rub liquid or paste wax into the stain. You could also try rubbing in a paste of boiled linseed oil and rottenstone with the grain, substituting pumice for dull finishes. Another method is to rub with ammonia on a dampened cloth. Wipe dry and wax or polish.
Information provided is for reference purposes only. Standy's Furniture assumes no responsibility or liability for the tips provided.