How to Remove Cigarette Burns From Plastic Vanity Top

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Written By
Kaye Wagner
Kaye Wagner
Published: Aug 7, 2011
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

Step 1

Add 5 drops liquid dish soap to 1 cup hot water. Mix until the water is sudsy.

Step 2

Dip a scrubbing brush into the soapy water and scrub the burn stain to remove as much of the discoloration as you can. You may not be able to remove all of it this way.

Step 3

Add just enough water to 4 tbsp. baking soda to make a paste that is the same consistency as peanut butter.

Step 4

Spread the paste over the burn mark and let it sit for 20 minutes.

Step 5

Rub the paste into the burn mark with a water-soaked cloth. This will work the slightly abrasive powder into the counter to remove the rest of the discoloration.

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Step 6

Rinse the area with clear water and let it dry.

Step 7

Rub the burn mark with superfine sandpaper if it is still visible. Rub lightly until you remove the discoloration. Don't rub too hard as you can wear a hole in the vanity.

Tips

If the burn mark is still visible, cover it with a plastic tray, toiletry bottles or makeup.

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Kaye Wagner

Kaye Wagner has been working in the fields of journalism and public relations since 2006 and is a recipient of a National Hearst Award. She is particularly interested in home-and-garden projects, as well as beauty and fashion writing. An…

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