Expert: Eileen Cronk - 8/30/2006

Question
HI EILEEN;
I PRAY THAT YOU CAN HELP ME. I RECENTLY DAMAGED MY WOODEN DINING ROOM TABLE WITH A HOT CASSEROLE, LEAVING A WHITE BLUSH MARK. YOU ELUDED TO USING ?MAYO FOR THIS IN ANOTHER RESPONSE TO A LADY WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. COULD YOU PLEASE SEND ME THE FULL TREATMENT AND ANY OTHER SOLUTIONS YOU ARE FAMILY WITH? I'D BE SO APPRECIATIVE. THANKS!
FERNE OAKE, NEWFOUNDLAND, CANADA

Answer
Hi Ferne
Nice to hear from you.
Oh I am so sorry this has happened to your table.
The mayo often works if the damage is not severe.
Simply apply some Kraft Miracle Whip or Hellmans on the area and rub it in.
Also heard tell, (but never tried) pouring some regular cooking oil on the mark and placing a paper towel over that and leaving it a few hours.
I have also used cigarette ash mixed to a paste with cooking oil.
Then rub this into the spot.
If all the above fails they make a product called "Blush Eraser" that will work for sure but I fear it may not be available where you are but try your hardware store.
Kindest Regards
to a fellow Canadian (Ontario)
Eileen