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HELP! Stain removal

(15 Posts)
Newatthis Thu 24-Mar-22 13:18:22

Thanks for all your advice. I'll contact the shop where she bought it and they might help.

eazybee Thu 24-Mar-22 13:11:27

A case for tablecloths, surely.

LadyGracie Thu 24-Mar-22 09:41:07

A red rose petal dropped and ‘melted’ on my oak table leaving a deep wine coloured stain, I used a soft cloth and dettol multi surface cleaner, it removed it completely.

Nonogran Thu 24-Mar-22 09:09:30

I had a plate glass cover made for my new table. Looks great & easy to clean.
It gets used as a dumping ground for all sorts of stuff so I no longer have to worry about scratches etc.
I’d seen something similar on a table in the USA so knew it would look ok.

25Avalon Thu 24-Mar-22 08:42:42

Just remembered a tip I had from a furniture company director when dd bought some fine oak furniture. He said to keep it clean with baby wipes. So that could be worth a try.

JackyB Thu 24-Mar-22 08:04:00

Was there no leaflet with care instructions among the papers?

nandad Thu 24-Mar-22 06:57:08

Before you do anything contact the manufacturer or shop. You may end up by making things worse and therefore harder or more expensive to rectify.

Calendargirl Thu 24-Mar-22 06:49:38

I feel for you. Doesn’t sound like the table will be very practical though, (sorry if I’m stating the obvious) as a dining table is likely to get food dropped on it occasionally.

Afraid I have no helpful solutions, but do hope you get the stain off.

lixy Wed 23-Mar-22 22:53:35

I have also used liberon with success on my table - though it is a mid-oak rather than a light one.
I clean it using a spray of 1 part olive oil to 2 parts white vinegar, just a light spritz from a spray bottle and then a good buffing.
Try not to feel too guilty... flowers

25Avalon Wed 23-Mar-22 22:53:18

You could try an orange oil wood furniture polish and cleaner. I have found OrangeGlo to be very good and a lovely smell but cheap it isn’t.

MerylStreep Wed 23-Mar-22 22:33:01

We have used these with success. www.liberon.co.uk/product/shellac-filler-sticks/

cornergran Wed 23-Mar-22 22:27:23

If there’s a makers label or it’s on the invoice you could try them. Most have a helpline otherwise as crazyh recommends the store may be helpful. Perhaps a local French polisher or carpenter making bespoke furniture, someone an expert with wood. Fair to say I was a bit surprised as our light oak table has had all sorts dropped on it with no ill effects. Good luck with finding a solution, I can imagine how upset you feel.

crazyH Wed 23-Mar-22 22:20:01

Sorry no one has replied probably because they are worried their suggestions will only make it worse. I don’t have any answer except to suggest you call the furniture store ( from where she bought it) and the will have the right advice. You’re lucky it’s not my daughter. She would have killed me ?

Newatthis Wed 23-Mar-22 20:37:04

2 inches long

Newatthis Wed 23-Mar-22 20:35:00

My daughter has just bought a beautiful, light oak (very expensive) dining table and organised a dinner party for some close friends, husband and myself. So, I dropped some food on the table and it has left what looks like a grease mark about 1 inch wide by 2 inches wide. Any help with how can we remove this stain without making things worse. I feel so guilty.