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Hi there. I have a bedroom set given to me by my grandmother. I placed a plastic bag on top of the dresser and it must have been a damp bag because the red lettering from the bag bled through the top of the dresser. I have no clue what type of wood the set is, but it is almost a tan color and I suspect it is a set from the 1940's. What do I do? Do you need a photo?
Hi Amy
Nice to hear from you.
I don't need a picture. You said it all LOL.
I have had this happen on my arborite counter top.
The culprit was a plastic bread bag.
I solved my problem with Javex but I don't want you to use that on your dresser.
Use a fine steel wool pad dipped in mineral spirits.
Just a gentle rub with the grain should remove this.
Regards
Eileen
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