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Home Improvement - STAIN - WOOD FURNITURE-GREASE STAINS
Wood Furniture - Grease Stains
Removing grease stains on furniture is at best a very
difficult procedure. If the stain is very deep or old, it
may be impossible to remove. One of the methods described
below might aid in removal of less severe stains. They
may also damage the finish so that refinishing is
required.
Method 1:
Place a blotter over the greasy spot. Press with a
warm iron. Repeat until the spot is removed. Heat of iron
may soften and damage the finish.
Method 2:
CAUTION: Dry-cleaning spot remover and mineral
spirits are poisonous and flammable. Follow caution on
labels.
Use in well-ventilated area. Do not use near flame,
spark, or pilot light. Do not smoke. Do not get on skin
or clothing. Make a thick paste of Fullers Earth and
liquid dry cleaning spot remover. Apply to the spot and
allow the paste to dry. Brush away dry residue. Repeat
several times if necessary. Solvent in spot remover may
soften and damage finish, so test before using.
Method 3:
Saturate the area with mineral spirits. CAUTION: Dry-
cleaning spot remover and mineral spirits are poisonous
and flammable. Follow caution on labels. Use in well-
ventilated area. Do not use near flame, spark, or pilot
light. Do not smoke. Do not get on skin or clothing.
Place Fuller's Earth, talcum powder, sawdust or an old
cloth over the spot to absorb the grease as it is drawn
out by the first application. Continue until the spot is
removed. The mineral spirits will remove most finishes
so that refinishing is needed.
From Georgia
Extension bulletin How to Care for Your Furnishings.
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