How do I remove oil marks from oak veneer table?

Clare
by Clare

Hi there, I recently purchased an oak table with a white washed veneer top. I've been super careful, using mats at every meal and wiping down quickly, BUT I already have several marks across it. Some around the edges - which I can only presume is from my kids' little hands, and some in the centre which must be food related. But I think they are oil rather than water based stains.

But it seems crazy that it should mark so quickly and easily.

So 2 questions, how can I remove or cover over the stains, and then treat it with something that stops it collecting more stains so easily?

All thoughts gratefully received!

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