How to Remove Burn Marks From a Table

How to Remove Burn Marks From a Table
Written By
Sarah Coennen
Sarah Coennen
Published: Nov 17, 2010
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

No matter how the burn appeared on your table, it will come off.

Things You Will Need

  • Iron
  • Washcloth
  • Thin, clean cloth
  • 0000 steel wool
  • Lemon oil

Removing Heat Rings

  1. Wipe off the table, so that there is no debris in the way. Plug in your iron and fill it up with water. Turn the dial to the steam function.

  2. Place the thin, clean cloth over the burn marks.

  3. Iron over the burn marks with the iron on the steam setting quickly but carefully. Remove the iron and cloth.

Cigarette or Fire Burns

  1. Wipe off the table to remove dirt and debris.

  2. Dip the steel wool into the lemon oil. If you do not have lemon oil, and non-drying oil can be used as a substitute, this includes vegetable and mineral oil.

  3. Scrub the burn marks gently until they are removed.

  4. Wipe the table clean of excess oil.

The Drip Cap

  • It's time for your big family dinner.
  • You've made everyone's favorite casserole: You set the hot dish on your wooden table and enjoy your meal, leaving behind a nasty heat ring.
  • Place the thin, clean cloth over the burn marks.
  • Wipe the table clean of excess oil.

Photo Credits

Playing cards on the wood table image by Peter Ivanov from Fotolia.com

Playing cards on the wood table image by Peter Ivanov from Fotolia.com

Sarah Coennen

Sarah Coennen writes about the medical industry, health, fitness, alternative medicine and animals. She has been a freelance writer since 2009.

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