How do you clean scratches out of a table surface?

Mary
by Mary
My oak table has lots of scratches on it, what can I do to bring it back to its former glory?
  7 answers
  • Jcraw Jcraw on Jan 28, 2017

    You can try scrubbing, using an old towel, with lemon oil and cigar or cigarette ashes. Rub with the grain. Wipe down with lots of paper toweling, then another cloth to buff.

    No, I don't know why the ashes, but they work as a very mild abrasive and stain.

  • Janet Pizaro Janet Pizaro on Jan 28, 2017

    Try using coconut oil or rub a walnut over the scratches. Many sites are claiming this is the new best thing. I have never done it but worth a shot.

  • Janet Pizaro Janet Pizaro on Jan 28, 2017

    To add if the scratches are deep fill them in with a wood crayon first.

  • Hillela G. Hillela G. on Jan 29, 2017

    Try using coconut oil

  • Cheryl Anderson Cheryl Anderson on Jan 29, 2017

    Olive oil and white vinegar. Then go over with a 220 sanding block.


  • Redsenji Redsenji on Jan 29, 2017

    Biu😊 There s a product called rejuvenate for floors, I had old oak hardwood floors with 20 years f wear. Used the product as directed and my floors looked brand new...apeveryone who saw them just raved how beautiful they were. I would not hesitate to use it on a table top.

  • 18579179 18579179 on Jan 30, 2017

    Hi there, I can't say we recommend using any kind of oil product on a natural wood surface. I can, however, recommend giving it a nice sanding and refinishing. As long as you use a quality polyurethane finish or even an epoxy coating, you'll have a nice durable new finish for your table. (You'll also be able to change the color of your table with a stain, once sanded)


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    • Cheryl Anderson Cheryl Anderson on Jan 31, 2017

      I use this on all the furniture that comes into my shop. It is unbelievable how good it makes the furniture look and cleans up the old neglected pieces.