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QUESTION: nail polish remover went through dishtowel on kitchen table
table is a teal whitewash incolor made of wood. Now shows
white circle and splash of where polish fell. what should I do.

ANSWER: Hi Gaetana
Nice to hear from you.
Sorry this has happened.
I have never seen this type of damage fixed successfully.
The table top will need refinishing.
Sorry I cannot offer better news.
Regards
Eileen

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QUESTION: But whats with Mayo and ashes about, I saw that alot on
your web page

Answer
Hi Again
The ashes treatment is used for water blush marks.
I understand this was nail polish remover that made the mark.
Its a totally different thing but there is no harm whatever in trying it.
Like I said I have never seen nail polish remover marks fixed sucessfully. Its just a shame these things happen.
Kind Regards
Eileen

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