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princesspatches
True Blue Farmgirl
431 Posts
arttie
iron mountain
michigan
USA
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 Posted - Mar 25 2013 : 03:55:33 AM
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Yesterday we had the family over making pasty's and because of quantity and space.......I laid a towel down on my dining table to cool the food. Now I have several heat spots (moisture stains) on my wood table.
Is there anything that will draw the stains out? I am freaking out......I am absolutely devastated by this. My table is only 2 years old.....
Help!!!!!
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brightmeadow
True Blue Farmgirl
2047 Posts
Brenda
Lucas
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Mar 25 2013 : 06:34:39 AM
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There are several articles on the internet, (eHow, wikiHow) that talk about white spots versus dark spots. They say the white spots are caused by damage to the finish, and black spots by damage to the wood.
I've successfully removed white spots in the past with a hair dryer, lemon oil, paste wax and a lot of elbow grease and patience.....
You shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands - You shall be happy and it shall be well with you. -Psalm 128.2
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Mar 25 2013 : 06:57:43 AM
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There used to be a paste you could buy at furniture stores (or at Lowe's). It stinks, but works quite well. Also, I have read that fireplace ash or even cigarette ash do the job nicely, but I'm grossed out by that.
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
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Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
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Posted - Mar 25 2013 : 10:59:12 AM
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Put a paper towel down and put something heavy on it. Leave it for awhile. Sucks up the moisture.
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laurentany
True Blue Farmgirl
3259 Posts
Laurie
Patchogue
NY
USA
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Posted - Mar 25 2013 : 11:46:49 AM
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I agree with Nancy Jo. I have gotten those white spots too. My wood table has a finish on it which allows me to wipe it down with a damp towel etc. I have found that after I clean the table, the spots seem to disappear within a day or so. The paper towel is probably a good idea.
Good luck!
Hugs,
~Laurie
"Little Hen House on the Island"
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Sue Feely
True Blue Farmgirl
1044 Posts
Sue
Buffalo
New York
USA
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Posted - Mar 25 2013 : 3:26:39 PM
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| I never tried this because it has not happened to me but I have heard of rubbing mayonaise into the area works, well it cheap and probably something you have on hand, I would give it a try. I dont think it could hurt the table; worth a try. Good luck, let us know if you remove it and what worked! |
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