How to Remove Blotches from Stained Wood
There is no need to push the panic button, if your new furniture is stained by coffe or any other substance, which you think will leave a permanent stain. It will look bad in the beginning, but there are solutions in your own home that can help you remove these stubborn stains.
Getting the furniture back to its original conditions is tough, but not impossible. First of all, you need to have a close look at the stain, getting a good idea about the size of the patch.
If your furniture is brown, you get a white or light brown spot. In both cases, the situation is not tricky. However, if the stain is too dark, it means the liquid has done some real damage. Nevertheless, you can easily get the original condition back.
There are different ways of removing a stain. So, you need to try them one by one. We are sure that even the darkest spots will go away within a few minutes.
Instructions
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Use Furniture Polish
Since, the spot is not made of dirt, simple rubbing will not work. The first solution is to get an oily furniture polish, mayonnaise or petroleum jelly, and rub it on the damaged area. There is no need to put too much quantity. -
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Apply toothpaste
If the furniture polish has not worked, put a little toothpaste on a damp cloth, and rub the area gently. Toothpaste is mildly abrasive, which will help scrape off the stain. -
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Toothpaste + Baking soda
If toothpaste has failed you, you can combine it with baking soda, and apply it on the affected area.
The required quantity of both ingredients entirely depends on the size of the stain. If the patch is not too large, use a quarter teaspoon of each item. -
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Use mild solvent
If the combination of toothpaste and baking soda does not work, you must try a mild solvent, such mineral spirits or paint thinner. Damp a piece of cloth with the liquid, and gently rub the area.
Make sure the cloth is not too wet, because it could make things worse. There are bright chances that this step will help you remove the stain.
Let the wood dry after completing the procedure. You might apply any furniture polish to give the wood a fresh look. In order to avoid such problem in future, cover your furniture with a sheet.
