Wood furniture and floors are beautiful, but unfortunately they can stain easily if they aren’t properly taken care of. Has your wood furniture seen better days? Before you think of throwing it out, take a moment to size up the damage.
There are simple fixes that can take your wooden furniture from looking like it belongs on a curb side to a totally restored and like-new look. Keep reading as we explore different methods to restore wood like new:
Did you accidentally put a hot pan on your wood table? Don’t worry! There’s a solution. Try using an iron and a light colored towel to remove the unsightly white mark left behind from heat damage. Simply place the towel over the spot and run the iron over it. The steam will lift the stain from the wood.
Remove heat spots with cigarette ash and lemon juice
To remove white heat marks from a polyurethane wood finish, mix cigarette ash and lemon juice. As you mix, a paste forms. Apply the paste with a steel wool over the spot.
Remove heat spots with toothpaste and baking soda
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