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DEAR EILEEN,
I SPILLED HAIRSPRAY ON MY LIGHT WOOD DRESSER. IT LEFT STAINS, LIGHTER THAN THE WOOD. PLEASE HELP WITH ANY SUGGESTIONS....THANKS ,JEANNE

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Hi Jeanne
Nice to hear from you.
It sounds like the spray has removed the finish and the stain..oh dear.
A pro can possibly re-amalgamate the finish for you.
If not it will need to be stripped and a new finish put on.
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.
Kindest Regards
Eileen

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