Whether your wood is varnished, raw or waxed… There are indeed several techniques for removing stains from your furniture. Read on!
Aesthetic and warm… From the most classic to the most contemporary. Wood is now integrated into all styles of decoration. Indeed, the latter also has the main disadvantage of being difficult to maintain and stains are easily encrusted. In this article, the Leenkus editorial staff reveals 6 infallible tips to remedy this.
Good to know ! To clean any stain on wood, it is imperative to always rub in the direction of the natural lines of the wood. This prevents you from leaving marks.
The hairdryer
Has water, wine or fat left an ugly mark on your table, stairs or wooden floor? Indeed, this first trick only works if you act immediately after the accident!
Quickly, pull out your hair dryer and position it on the strongest, hottest setting. Then pass it a few inches above the stain on the wood. The latter evaporates after a few moments. On the other hand, no time to lose for this trick to work!
Salt against stains
The stain only reached the surface of the wood and left a white mark? Salt can help make it go away.
How to do ? Mix a spoonful of salt with a few drops of water to form a paste. Then, using a clean sponge or cloth, spread the preparation over the stain until it disappears completely. Finally, if necessary, finish by waxing your furniture.
Baking soda and toothpaste for wood stains
Baking soda works wonders at home. We keep repeating it! Combined with toothpaste, this mixture effectively removes stains from wood.
Grandma’s tip: mix half a teaspoon of baking soda with a large dab of uncolored toothpaste. Then, apply the mixture to the stain, rubbing gently with a clean cloth or damp sponge. Finally, finish by cleaning the surface with a little black soap.
Vaseline
Indeed, petroleum jelly is a fatty substance that can be formidable in the fight against stains on wood.
Apply the petroleum jelly to the stained area for at least twelve hours or overnight using a brush or a dry sponge. Then wipe the product with a clean cloth.
sandpaper
If a dark stain appears on your wooden furniture, it means that grease or water has penetrated the finish and soaked into the material.
Indeed, to get rid of it, rub gently, with 100 grit sandpaper, in the direction of the grain of the wood so as to remove the finishing film above the stain. Then repeat the operation but this time with 150 grit sandpaper. To recreate the initial finish, remove the dust from this sanding and then apply several coats of varnish or wax.
Bleach
To get rid of a very encrusted, dark stain in your wood, bleach is now your last resort. First, protect your hands with gloves, then, using a brush, apply bleach to your stain. Leave for a few hours until the stain discolors to give way to the almost original color of the wood.
Then use a clean sponge to clean the product and apply a coat of white vinegar to prevent the wood from lightening further. Before applying a dye, varnish or wax… You have to let it dry well.