Furniture and stains are a part of life and there’s no need to panic if odd-looking things have come to roost on your wooden tables, chairs and the like. The thing to do is to get rid of them, send them off and running to someone else’s house, someone you don’t particularly like before they have a chance to reproduce and multiply. Consider these tips for quick stain removal. (Getting rid of those unwanted relatives should only be so easy!)
General Stain Removal
Make your own all-purpose stain removal for your wooden furniture by combining lemon extract, oil of peppermint and as a last resort, white toothpaste. (Omit eye of newt and leg of toad or something like that.)
Water Rings
To remove water rings, think mayonnaise of all things. Apply some liberally to wooden furniture and leave it on for at least three or four hours or preferably overnight. Wipe off the rings with a soft cloth.
Water Spots
To remove stubborn water spots, mix ½ teaspoon lemon oil and one cup of denatured alcohol. Apply the mixture to the affected area and wipe off immediately.
Removing Candle Wax From Wood
Before wax can be removed from a wooden surface, it needs to be softened, which can be done effectively with your hairdryer set on medium heat. When the wax begins to melt, wipe it off with a soft cloth or paper towel immediately and continue heating the affected area. Once wax deposit is removed, wipe the area with a mild distilled white vinegar/water solution and polish the surface as usual.
Paint Removal
If the paint has already dried, apply some raw linseed oil. Give the paint time to soften up and then scrape it off with a wooden or plastic utensil.
Do YOU have any furniture cleaning tips to add to this list? Please share.
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