Collectibles-General (Antiques)/Stain on Furniture

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Expert: - 10/10/2006


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Hello,
I placed a somewhat warm pizza box on a dinning room table (fruitwood). It created a white/cloudy stain and a small amount of the box also adhered to it.
Is there anything I can do to remove this as it is my mother's table and I feel bad enough about being so careless.
Thank you for any suggestions.
Chris


Answer
Hi Chris
Nice to hear from you.
I am sorry to hear this has happened.
Get some super fine steel wool and dip in a bit of mayonaise and rub with the grain.
If nothing else this will remove the box pieces.
It may also remove the white cloudy area but if not get a product called "blush eraser" at the hardware. Follow instructions.
Hope this helps Chris
Kindest Regards
Eileen

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