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UK Floor Cleaning Forum => Carpet Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Everbrite on January 12, 2006, 05:22:12 pm

Title: Dining chairs.......
Post by: Everbrite on January 12, 2006, 05:22:12 pm
I know this is not a carpet cleaning problem, but after cleaning a suite i placed my protective  sheet which was still  damp folded over two mahogany dining chairs,  when i removed the sheet  it had  turned the chairs woodwork a off white colour.
Any ideas how to remove the white stain????
Cheers guys.
Title: Re: Dining chairs.......
Post by: lee_gundry on January 12, 2006, 05:41:45 pm
should just buff off

Lee G
Title: Re: Dining chairs.......
Post by: tony harrison on January 12, 2006, 05:50:37 pm
Hi,

Sometimes the staining disappears when it is dry anyway if not :-

This may appear to sound drastic but a good way to remove water type staining on woodwork is to set fire to it.

Let me explain : dab a little metholated spirits on the effected area, light it and instantly put it out with a moist cloth.

We frequently remove staining from hotel furniture by this method.

Title: Re: Dining chairs.......
Post by: cleaning co on January 12, 2006, 06:34:25 pm
o my god lol  really not good bit of advice even if u do it yourself lol ;D
Title: Re: Dining chairs.......
Post by: Gavin Reardon on January 12, 2006, 06:57:40 pm
Barry

Did you use m/s to clean suite?

if so I would guess thats what it  is just wipe of with damp cloth

Regards Gavin
Title: Re: Dining chairs.......
Post by: John Kelly on January 12, 2006, 07:10:07 pm
All thats happened is that the lacquer has absorbed moisture turning it white. Best to leave it to dry and see if it returns to normal, if not polishing with a good furniture polish may do it.

The bit about the meths is correct. This is a trick used by French polishers to remove water staining. Takes seconds and they charge a fortune for it. It does work and is spectacular to watch. Just make sure you do it outside.
Title: Re: Dining chairs.......
Post by: Everbrite on January 12, 2006, 07:37:02 pm
Ha Ha sounds a bit drastic setting fire but i will try it friday.
No i do not use M/S as i have never had much joy with M/s
Will let you know how i get on.
Many thanks
Title: Re: Dining chairs.......
Post by: Everbrite on January 14, 2006, 05:45:19 pm
Well it just goes to show if you have a problem somebody on here will be able to help.
Thanks Tony i tried meths and set it alight and its now as good as new many many thanks, was a bit scared to try but others did e-mail me and said it did work once again many thanks all.
Barry