How Do You Get Stains Out Of Wood?
• Determine whether the wooden surface is solid wood or veneer. The type of construction determines how to get the stains out of wood. If it’s solid wood and the stain is deep, you may have to do some refinishing. If the surface is veneer, you may not be able to refinish at all. • Test all removal steps on an inconspicuous area of the piece of furniture before you start on the stain. You don’t want to create more of a problem than you’re trying to solve. Know that if you damage the varnish on an antique piece of furniture you may devalue its worth. Proceed with caution. To be safe, consult an expert. • Try buffing the stain out with a good furniture wax. Because white rings are usually water trapped close to the surface, this is a good first step. Rub only with the grain. If that doesn’t work, proceed to the next step. • Wipe the area with denatured alcohol or mineral spirits. Give the alcohol a few minutes to soak into the old wax. Remove the alcohol or mineral spirits with another cl
