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How to remove a white stain from a wooden table.

How to remove a white stain from a wooden table.

A hot dish was left on your beautiful varnished wooden table?

As a result, you have a conspicuous white spot on your table.

The wood whitens... And it's not very pretty.

It also happens when you put down a hot glass or a cup that is too hot.

This is also called a heat spot.

Fortunately, there is a trick to remove it easily.

Just pass an iron over a damp cloth to make it disappear:

How to remove a white stain from a wooden table.

Contents
  • How to
  • Result
  • Precautions
  • Additional tips

How to

1. Place a clean cloth folded in 2 over the white spot.

2. Spray a little water on the cloth.

3. Then, iron the heat spot for 15 seconds.

Do not leave the iron stationary. Move it over the cloth so that the heat is evenly distributed.

Result

There you go, the white stain on your beautiful wooden table is gone :-)

Simple, practical and effective!

No more dark circles on the wooden table in the kitchen or living room! Your table is like new again.

Now you know how to remove white stains from a table naturally.

Handy, isn't it?

This trick works well on a wooden table.

But it also works on an old piece of furniture, an oak piece of furniture, a wooden worktop, a staircase or a parquet floor.

Precautions

Be careful, do not let the iron stagnate.

Especially on oiled furniture, painted furniture or varnished wood! Always move the iron.

Otherwise the heat would be too concentrated on a small part of your table.

And that could damage it and even leave a burn mark.

Additional advice

- And to maintain your table, we recommend this homemade product. It will clean the wood, nourish it and make it shine. You see, you don't need Saint Marc detergent to clean your wooden furniture!

- If you have a small burnt spot, try one of these 3 effective tips. They make it possible to reduce the burn, or even remove it completely.

- For a more ingrained stain, try oxalic acid, also known as sorrel salt. It will whiten the wood and remove stains of rust, alcohol, varnish, solvent...

But beware, it is a powerful enough product to strip wood. And it should not be used on vitrified wood. Find out how here.

- In general, bicarbonate is a softer abrasive natural product to remove a stain. It is best to start with baking soda to loosen the wood. Find out how here.

- Is your wooden furniture damaged by water? If it's a simple water stain left by a glass, toothpaste can be your ally! It's surprising, but effective in removing a damp stain. Check out the trick here.

- To clean a dirty wooden kitchen, it is best to use white vinegar. It removes dirt, grease and food residue. Here's how.

- And if you're ever looking for a DIY dust remover, here's a homemade one that gets rid of dust and keeps it from coming back. Here is the easy-to-make recipe.