Keep Your Furniture In Good Repair
All of us have bought an expensive piece of furniture only to have a pet, a child, friends or the movers scratch, stain, spill or burn it. Here are some quick fixes that I hope will come in handy.
Small cigarette burns can be remove with extra-fine steel wool and some ammonia. Just dab the steel wool into the ammonia and work in the direction of the grain until the burn is removed. Once removed apply a furniture paste to restore the shine.
Wax spills on wood may appear hopeless! Once hard place a baggy containing an ice cube on the wax. Next, scrape off the wax using a rubber spatula. Follow up with furniture paste to remove any cloudiness.
Nothing is more frustrating than having a party and someone leaves a wet glass on your favorite table. Never fear... pour a generous amount of salt on the ring to draw out the moisture that is trapped under the finish. Next, place a terry-cloth towel on top of the haze. Using a warm iron (no steam) gently heat the towel checking every 30 second for signs that the haze has disappeared. Finish with polish.
Finally, scratches can be hidden with this trick. Buy various shades of paste shoe polish. Apply the polish with a cotton pad or cotton swab than buff with a clean soft cloth. If it's not the right shade, just wipe it off and blend two together to create your own custom color.
Simple fixes to help keep your furniture looking like new.
Pamela
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