Accidents happen. Homeowners with beautiful wood furniture do not have to panic or get irritated when water or other liquid stains their piece. Reverting the furniture back to its original state is relatively simple, depending on the damage and how soon a treatment is made.
The first step is determining the severity of the stain by looking at its color. White or light-colored marks mean that the liquid has not deeply penetrated the surface. Removing these is easy. Darker stains, however, indicate a deeper level of damage and may need professional treatment. For light-colored stains, furniture retailers typically recommend rubbing the area with an oily furniture polish or petroleum jelly. This is to displace the water with the oil. If this works, a thin layer of paste wax must be placed over the affected area and then buffed with a clean, soft cloth. Paste wax is recommended because the finish is usually nicer and longer-lasting, although a liquid or cream wax may also be used.
If the oil-based mixture does not work, homeowners can use toothpaste placed on a wet cloth or an equal mixture of baking soda and toothpaste (around 1/4 or 1/2 teaspoon of each should be sufficient). More stubborn stains might need a mild solvent such as mineral spirits or an odorless paint thinner. These solvents should be tested first on a finished underside of the furniture, to ensure no damage to the surface.
If the water stain still refuses to lift, homeowners should bring their furniture to their local store.
Learn more about furniture care from Circus Furniture, a leading retailer in Tucson, Arizona. Like this Facebook page for more information on its products.
The first step is determining the severity of the stain by looking at its color. White or light-colored marks mean that the liquid has not deeply penetrated the surface. Removing these is easy. Darker stains, however, indicate a deeper level of damage and may need professional treatment. For light-colored stains, furniture retailers typically recommend rubbing the area with an oily furniture polish or petroleum jelly. This is to displace the water with the oil. If this works, a thin layer of paste wax must be placed over the affected area and then buffed with a clean, soft cloth. Paste wax is recommended because the finish is usually nicer and longer-lasting, although a liquid or cream wax may also be used.
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If the oil-based mixture does not work, homeowners can use toothpaste placed on a wet cloth or an equal mixture of baking soda and toothpaste (around 1/4 or 1/2 teaspoon of each should be sufficient). More stubborn stains might need a mild solvent such as mineral spirits or an odorless paint thinner. These solvents should be tested first on a finished underside of the furniture, to ensure no damage to the surface.
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If the water stain still refuses to lift, homeowners should bring their furniture to their local store.
Learn more about furniture care from Circus Furniture, a leading retailer in Tucson, Arizona. Like this Facebook page for more information on its products.
