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Tips & Information > Wood Care |
Try these time-proven wood care solutions in common dilemmas. In cases of severe damage, always consult a professional.
Burns: An excellent wood care solution for burns is right at your fingertips—using a bottle of clear fingernail polish remover. Dip a cotton swab in a bottle of clear fingernail polish remover. Rub lightly across the burn and it will dissolve. If any black residue remains rub it lightly with Weiman® Lemon Oil and 0000 steel wool. Usually a slight hollow remains. Recolor the area with a touch-up pen, wax crayon or paste shoe polish. Buff with a clean soft cloth. Severe burns will require professional help.
Candle wax: The easiest wood care solution for spilled candle wax—and it works on furniture, carpets and tablecloths— is to use Weiman® Wax Away® Candle Wax Remover. Another traditional wood-care solution for candle wax spills is to harden the wax when still soft by placing an ice cube wrapped in plastic over it. Then, remove the majority of wax by gently scraping it with a non-stick spatula.
Dents: A child’s crayon provides a wood-care solution for shallow dents. These dents can often be filled with wax sticks applied evenly over the dented area. Melt the wax crayon (select a color that matches the color of your wood) into the dent, overfilling it. Allow the wax to cool for 30 minutes, then use a plastic credit card to shave off the excess, leaving a smooth surface. Most dents do require professional repair or refinishing.
Nail Polish & Alcohol Spills: NEVER wipe or try to rub off nail polish or alcohol spills—you will only spread it and make things worse. Anytime nail polish or alcohol spills onto wood furniture, blot it up immediately. Wait overnight, and the next day use Weiman® Lemon Oil and 0000 steel wool to rub out the area of the spill. If the finish has been removed, you may want to recolor with a touch up pen. Professional refinishing may also be necessary.
Paint Spills:
- Water-base Paint: If the paint is still wet use a damp cloth to blot up paint and wipe to remove. If the paint has dried use a plastic credit card to try to pop off the paint drip. If a residue remains use Weiman® Furniture Cream to clean and polish the area.
- Oil-base Paint: If the paint is still wet use a cloth dampened with Weiman® Lemon Oil to blot up paint and wipe to remove. Always use a clean part of the cloth each time you wipe. If the paint is dry use a plastic credit card to pop of the drip. Dip a cotton swab into Linseed oil and apply to any paint residue left on the furniture, allow the paint to soften (usually a few minutes) and then use Weiman® Lemon Oil and rub with 0000 steel wool to remove the remainder of the paint.
Scratches: Select a wax crayon, paste shoe polish or Touch-Up pen that matches the color of your wood. Apply to the scratch to hide the damage. Buff area with clean soft cloth. Deep scratches will normally require professional repair.
Water Marks and Rings: White rings on furniture normally come from moisture trapped beneath the surface. In some cases, as absorbed moisture evaporates the white mark or ring will disappear. Wait at least 24 hours before trying to treat the watermark. If it remains, use Weiman® Lemon Polish with 0000 steel wool and rub the stained area to remove the mark. Always rub in direction with the wood grain. Always contact a refinisher if your wood finish has gray or dark rings. The darker the color normally the deeper the damage.
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