Removing Hot Spot From Wood Table

Removing Hot Spot From Wood Table
Written By
April Dowling
April Dowling
Published: Oct 3, 2011
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

Step 1

Moisten a cloth sparingly with water. Wipe the spotted portion of wood to remove any grime.

Step 2

Squeeze 1 tablespoon of ordinary white toothpaste into a bowl. Mix 1 teaspoon of baking soda into the toothpaste using a spoon.

Step 3

Dip 0000-grade steel wool in the toothpaste mixture. Rub the mixture over the hot spot, following the wood’s grain lines.

Step 4

Continue rubbing the toothpaste mixture over the hot spot until the white blotch disappears. Prepare additional paste, if necessary.

Step 5

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Moisten another cloth sparingly with water. Wipe the mixture off the table.

Step 6

Wipe the wood with a towel. Eliminate all moisture from the table.

Tips

Buff the previously spotted wood with oil or wax, if necessary, to restore shine.

Warnings

Coarse steel wool may scratch wood.

Spot-test the mixture on the table to avoid unfavorable results.

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April Dowling

April Dowling first started writing in high school and has written many news articles for newspaper and yearbook publications. She is currently pursuing a career as an online writer and affiliate marketer. Dowling writes for several…

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