2007-12-26 03:04:47 · 12 answers · asked by prettygirly0412 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
John's got it right! If the finish was "melted" it would be wrinkled, or otherwise very notable. The "fog" is a result of condensation entering into the finish and the wood. I've heard mayo can sometimes work, even cigarette ashes. Also, I know rubbing alcohol (unless the finish is shellac, which I doubt if the table was purchased commercially) will work. If you can find methanol use that, otherwise lightly rub alcohol over the area. It should penentrate similar to the water. Since alcohol has a lower evaporation level than water, it aids the water in evaporating also.
With cig ashes, mix with linseed oil and rub it in.
If this fails, use burnishing paste like that used to refinish dull car paint. Gently rub over until the stain disappears. Whatever method, finish up with a polish that contains wax.
The main thing is not to resort to sanding or using anything abrasive, lest you cause far more permanent damage.
good luck
2007-12-26 03:43:36 · answer #1 · answered by stretch 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I did the same thing. Last christmas I set a bowl of food that was warm on my wood table and when I took it off it made a white spot. If it does not go away you might have ruined the finish. I called a furniture repair place and he told me I should always use a tablecloth or put glass on it. I tried everything to fix it and nothing worked. I also had marks from glasses making water marks. I was getting moisture under the finish of the table. I ended up getting a piece of glass fit for the top of my table and I am so happy. i never worry now!!!!
2016-03-16 06:52:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-16 04:33:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello,
Try this suggestion as I know it works on certain wood /finish combinations. Apply some mayonnaise to the fogged spot and leave it there for a day, the oils in the mayo will return it back to normal.
Good Luck!
2007-12-26 03:19:26 · answer #4 · answered by ralilja 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Whoa nelly,
ignore some of these answers, like sanding the table, or god forbid, using a towel and a iron.
The same thing happened to our table, on multiple occasions. For our table, the mayonaise trick worked remarkably.
In our case, it happened from teenagers putting a hot pizza box on the table.
Unless you are up for stripping sanding, staining and refinishing, try the simple thing first that is non invasive.
John
2007-12-26 03:23:57 · answer #5 · answered by John 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Crest Pro Health Toothpaste worked for me. Just put a dab on and swirl it around with your finger for a couple minutes. I used a paper towel to wipe away as much as I could then used water to wash the surface clean and dried. The spot is gone.
I tried the ironing technique hovering with steam (made the area bigger), hovering without steam seemed to reduce the area a little. Ironing dry through a paper towel also seemed to reduce the area but the iron ultimately failed.
2016-06-01 22:33:31 · answer #6 · answered by Mark 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Leave it for a few days. It happened to my table too, but it went away on it's own. In the future, treat the table with wood oil of furniture polish.
2007-12-26 03:08:51 · answer #7 · answered by Catty_lac 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Put a dish towel over the spot and try using a clothes iron.
EDIT: Actually this really does work if it is just a fogged spot
2007-12-26 03:09:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Rub it with the person's face. The oils in their skin will penetrate the wood and reinstate it's lovely finish........and it will be immensely satisfying.
2007-12-26 04:14:21 · answer #9 · answered by dizzzybubble 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I can't see the table but I believe you will need to sand and refinish it. What happens is that the heat pulled moisture up into the clearcoat finish (poly, varnish etc).
2007-12-26 03:12:49 · answer #10 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋