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Expert: - 11/24/2007


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Hi Eileen. I have a couple of those window clings stuck to our nice mahogany finish dining room table insert. They've been there for 5 or so years. How do I remove it without damaging the finish? The table is 16 years old and the insert has rarely been used. Thanks.

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Hi Lana
Nice to hear from you.
The only product that I can imagine that would help this is mineral spirits.
I know of nothing else.
Mineral spirits will not hurt the finish as it can also be used for cleaning dirty furniture.
I would not do this job in the house because the spirits are smelly.
Start with a test area. Not sure how much is stuck to the insert, but I would start at an edge and soak with a rag dipped in the spirits. It will not be instant as it will need to soften a bit.
Good Luck with this.
Regards
Eileen

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