Parquet, garden furniture… Wood is often used in the home or in decoration. But what to do when you stain the wood? Our tips and advice.
A table, a piece of garden furniture, a cupboard, a chest of drawers, a worktop… If you have wooden flooring or wooden furniture and you have already stained it, then you will find this article useful . Wooden surfaces are particularly beautiful in a decoration (as to make a headboard for example), but they fear stains of all kinds. So be careful when you do your cleaning not to pour liquid on your wooden furniture. If the wood is not treated, any liquid (even water) can leave a mark on it. Food, black, water, grease stains… Each stain has a different impact depending on the wood that is affected. Waxed, natural, varnished… They need special maintenance because it is not a surface like the others: it is more fragile. Discover our tips and advice for eliminate stains on your furniture and wooden floors.
How to remove stains from natural or raw wood?
If natural wood is very beautiful, it is also very fragile. It is likely to be stained as it has no protection. Thus, any trace of water or fat can remain encrusted… If you have stained your natural or raw wood furniture then follow our advice. Exit bleach, too abrasive product or other aggressive products: they could damage the wood. If it’s fat, you have to act quickly and sprinkle a thick layer of talcum powder over the stain with paper towels to absorb. Then you have to rub lightly and remove everything. Repeat if necessary.
How to remove stains from varnished wood?
A varnished wood is a wood that is not natural: the varnish on it serves to nourish it but also to bring it shine and protection. To get rid of grease or water stains on varnished wood, act quickly by wiping off the liquid with a cloth. If the stain is greasy, then bet on a damp sponge and Marseille soap : rub until the stain disappears. Then let the product act before rinsing and drying! A cloth with clay stone will also be effective since the clay stone will absorb the fat. If the stain is watery, consider putting a few drops of white vinegar on it to prevent the water from discoloring the wood too much.
How to remove stains from waxed wood?
Waxed wood has a considerable advantage: it is protected by the layer of wax. But that doesn’t mean it doesn’t stain! To remove traces of grease such as oil, be careful not to strip the wood at the risk of removing the layer of wax and having to wax it again. First, try cleaning with a microfiber towel and black soap. If the stain is too stubborn, move on to other means: sprinkle the grease stain with baking soda or land of sommière to absorb the liquid well and place a paper towel over it. Press your iron on it for a few seconds. If it’s a water stain, rub mayonnaise or toothpaste on the stain with a clean cloth. That’s it ! If the trace of fat is stubborn, then make a mixture based on white spirit and earth of sommière. Mix until you get a thick paste. Apply a thick layer to the stain for a thorough cleaning and remove it all so as not to damage your furniture. The stain is gone!