How do I remove stains from (painted) wooden counter tops?

Question

Is there a strong cleaner that removes the stain but not the paint?

Answer 1

I know this sounds odd, but my aunt told me to use PEANUT BUTTER!!!! And it worked!!!

Answer 2

I saw a show on HGTV about someone who painted their kitchen countertops with melamine paint. I don't know where to find this paint but it looked great when they did it. Try a Sherwin Williams or Benjamin Moore paint store. Don't use the wall paint though it is not tough enough. If it was me and I couldn't find the melamine paint I might try using an oil based paint and then cover it with a good oil based urethane. It would be like what you would put on the floor and if it gets wet it shouldn't hurt it. If you do this I would prime it first with a product called BIN that you can also find in one of those stores. (Use the shellac based kind.) This would still be alot cheaper than replacing the countertop. I don't know how much the melamine paint would cost but if you go with priming painting and urethaning you could just buy a quart of each of these and probably the cost (including a brush and roller) would be around 40.00 for everything. The kicker is though if it dosen't work and starts to peel you are out the $40.00. You could do the same with the shelving but make sure you use the BIN primer. It works better than anything else and it won't come off. EDIT: To Katryna C. where do you find the melamine paint? I looked for it once after seeing it on that show and no one knew what I was talking about. If you answer I know we will all be grateful.

Answer 3

It depend's on your table's painting finish, but usually thinner is best in removing stain on painted area.

Answer 4

go to DIY.net or HGTV.com and look it up. You may have to lightly sand and repaint the area. Ask your local hardware store.
Good luck.