Any tips to remove oil?
-
3po3 on Mar 28, 2012Sorry to answer your question with questions, but what is the table surface? And the old seeped through the tablecloth and paint? How much is still on the table?Helpful Reply
-
-
Su T on Mar 29, 2012steve - dunno the table surface - its just an Ashley table if that helps. I didn't realize the freshener had leaked, so it seems the table cloth soaked up much of it, but there's about a 5-6 inch strip - tacky to the touch - i tried wiping it when I first pulled up the cloth, but it started to take more of the paint/varnish awayHelpful Reply
-
-
Susan S on Mar 29, 2012Su - your air (?) freshner most likely had a percentage of alcohol in it too which is probably what contributed to the finish on your table top softening and pulling away. I would call Ashley or if there is an Ashley store in you area call them and ask them to contact Ashley on your behalf. In reality you are most likely looking at either refinishing the table or keeping a runner or something on top to hide this place. Good Luck!!Helpful Reply
-
-
Su T on Mar 29, 2012Thanks Susan - good idea to call Ashley - yes it was an air freshnerHelpful Reply
-
-
Susan S on Mar 29, 2012So it's the old story of the leaky air freshner huh? I think I'd write to the air freshner co. and complain to them too that their faulty product ruined a table!!!Helpful Reply
-
-
3po3 on Mar 29, 2012Good tips from Susan on going to the source of the problem and the possible solution.Helpful Reply
-
-
Susan S on Mar 29, 2012Oh thank you Steve!!!Helpful Reply
-
-
Donna McCrummen on Mar 31, 2012You won't be able to repair a spot - the entire table top will need to be re-done.Helpful Reply
-
Related Discussions
I want to remove old olive oil from this bottle...any ideas?
I have a decorative bottle I use to put olive oil in to keep by the stove. i want to clean the inside of the bottle from the old dried oil. I've tried hot water and... See more
How to remove felt tip pen from rubber dolls
My 6 yr old has coloured her dolls in felt tip pen. How do I remove it?
Any way to remove that black gunk that shows up on garden hoses?
Is there any way to remove yellow staining from vinyl bathroom floor?
The staining was not due to spilling something. It appeared over time and since it is right along the outside of our shower I'm assuming it has something to do with m... See more
Is there any natural way to remove lichen from concrete blocks?
Hi fellow Hometalkers,these hexagon concrete blocks are some 15 years old. Is there a natural way to remove those dark stains that look like lichens but have no thick... See more
Tip: How to remove a water stain from drywall
Do you have a stubborn water stain on some drywall? Before you whip out the paint, try this tip: mix a solution of 10% bleach to water, dab the stain lightly with a... See more
My stainless Maytag dishwasher has rust on it ... any recommendations on how to get it off?
My dishwasher is over a year old. And I can't vouch for it never getting a swipe of a sponge that may have had some 409 on it ... so I can't go back to the manufactu... See more