Tips & Techniques: Wood Furniture - Cleaning Alcohol Stains August 30, 2008 All RenovatorsProducts & ServicesKnowledge BaseThe Forums How to clean rain lamp... Member Sign In|Company Sign In Wood Furniture - Cleaning Alcohol Stains MSU Extension What's in this article less detail Alcohol stains Cleaning older stains         Rottenstone Powdered pumice Return to the Knowledge Base Alcohol stains are caused by spilled drinks and by many medicines, lotions, and perfumes. Since alcohol dissolves many finishes, it is important to react quickly. Wipe up the spill quickly and rub the spot vigorously with your palm or with a cloth dipped in a small amount of furniture polish. For older stains use a paste of rottenstone, baking soda or cigarette ashes mixed with mineral oil, linseed oil, or lemon oil. Rub lightly in the direction of the grain. Then wipe with plain linseed oil. Rub briskly with the grain of the wood, using a clean soft cloth. Wipe frequently to compare and match gloss of the repaired area with the original finish. Powdered pumice (from paint store) is a harsher abrasive than rottenstone. Test to be sure it will not damage finish. Rottenstone is a very fine abrasive, found in some hardware and paint stores.  << Previous Page  Viewing Page 1 of 1 Next Page >>    Ads by Google   Members:  Sign In  |  Register  |  Benefits  |  Feedback  |  Tell-a-Friend  |  Help   Companies:  Sign In  |  Account Manager  |  Promote Your Company  |  Register  |  Help Copyright ©2008 by Renovators, a TB Systems company. All rights reserved. Privacy policy.