How to Remove Stain From Wood Without Sanding

There is a piece of wooden furniture that you want to freshen up. It has stains on it that need removing.

Using sandpaper has crossed your mind, but you are concerned that it will cause marks and scratches in the wood. What can you do?

REMOVING THE STAINS Stains can be caused by water, alcohol, oils, paint, or wood varnish. The way you tackle the stain is determined by what created it.

REMOVING ALCOHOL STAINS FROM WOOD You can use cooking oil to get rid of those white alcohol rings from your wood. The rings are formed when moisture is trapped beneath the wood’s finish.

ELIMINATING WATER STAINS FROM WOOD The way you deal with water stains depends on what color they are. Those that are dark will require stripping away the finish and applying a fresh coat.

REMOVING DARK STAINS FROM WOOD For this, you could use the salt method above. Swap out the water with olive oil to create your salt paste.

HOW TO USE PAINT THINNER TO REMOVE STAINS FROM WOOD. 1. Soak a cloth in your paint thinner. Lightly wring out the cloth so that it doesn’t drip thinner everywhere. 2. Rub the cloth over the stain in small circular motions. Refresh the solvent on the cloth if it dries out. 3. Wipe down the surface once the stain is gone.

REMOVING OIL-BASED STAINS FROM WOOD 1. Pour some of your stain remover into a bowl. 2. Use a paintbrush to apply the remover to any stains. 3. Wait for the time recommended by the stain remover’s manufacturer. You will notice that bubbles have formed on the surface of the wood. 4. Take a paint scraper or something similar and gently remove the stain. 5. Wipe down the area with a damp towel.

USING BAKING SODA TO REMOVE STAINS FROM YOUR WOOD 1. Form a paste with water and a tablespoon of baking soda. 2. Dip a cloth into the paste and then rub it over the stain in circular motions. The stain should start to disappear. 3. Wipe the paste away with a damp cloth.

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