How to Remove Alcohol Stains on Wood

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Sometimes when alcohol is exposed to some woods (particularly if they aren’t protected by a varnish coating), it can leave an unsightly white mark.

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The good news is this doesn’t necessarily mean the wooden item in question is irrevocably damaged. Here’s what to do if you’ve recently received alcohol stains on a wooden object.

Removing Alcohol Stains From Wood

YOU WILL NEED: – Cooking oil (olive oil is best) – A soft, clean cloth (ideally a microfiber towel)

The Method:

– Put a few drops of the oil on the cloth. Lemon oil or other traditional wood oils or furniture polish can also work, if you prefer. – Gently rub the oil over the stain. – It may take a minute of rubbing the oil in for the stain to fully disappear. Add more oil to the cloth if needed.

Wire Wool

YOU WILL NEED: – Clean/unused piece of wire wool – A clean cloth – A clean, dry towel/paper napkins

The Method:

– Rub the steel wool lightly over the stain. Be careful not to use too much pressure and leave the surface stained with the steel wool or scratched. – Use a damp cloth to clean the dust from the steel wool that may be over the stain.

Hot Water

YOU WILL NEED: – A small bowl of hot water (this is important, as wood doesn’t like excess exposure to water) – Rubber gloves – Clean, dry cloth or towel

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