How to remove vinyl tablecloth from wood table.

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I wanted a vinyl tablecloth for my dining room table. I found some vinyl at Walmart, it looked like lace. It was on a roll and had to be measured out. There was no flannel on the back. I loved it though. Never thought about the backing. Just a few swipes and the table was clean. Had it for 2 years. Decided to replace it. I was left with a film from the vinyl cloth. It feels like wax but I can't find anything that will remove it from the wood. Any suggestions?

Lyn Therese · Answer

I think this material is PVC. It is like the placemats that are sold today. Feels like vinyl.

Michelle Van Horn · Answer

WD40

Teri Broberg · Answer

I know that some rug pads do the same thing. What a mess.

Slgibbs1 · Answer

Greased lightening. If that fails, goo gone

Dee · Answer

Do NOT use Goo Gone it will strip the wood on the table. WD 40 is your best bet. Or you could try some cheap cooking oil.

Lyn Therese · Answer

I've tried the above.....no luck but maybe I'm not leaving it on long enough. How long would you suggest? I contacted a restorer of furniture and was told that it would have to be refinished.......Before I consider this, I want to try the cheaper route.....The table length involved is 72' before the leafs are in. What I'm concerned about is after it is refinished, it may look different then the added leafs.

Dee · Answer

I would pour oil on the table and then put paper towels on top and let it stay wet for a few hours. Then take a plastic scraper and try to get the gunk off in a small spot. If it works, do the rest of the table. If not leave it wet longer and try again. USE plastic very gently so it does not ruin the table top. Take your time, you should be able to get it off.

Kelly Twichell Herbert · Answer

I had a vinyl/leather chair stuck in storage and it melted on my wood table, so I used wood oil and pledge and let it soak, then used a plastic scraper and got 90% off, but now the remaining will not come off!!! I've been doing it for over a week, letting it soak, scrap, repeat every day and now it will not come off without me damaging the wood. Doea WD40 ruin the wood????

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