How can I clean spilled liquid bandage off my wooden night stand?

Lisa Torres
by Lisa Torres
  8 answers
  • Linda Sikut Linda Sikut on Nov 16, 2019

    Hi Lisa,

    Some else on Hometalk had the same question. Here are the answers from other Hometalk members. I hope this helps. Wishing you the best.

    https://www.hometalk.com/diy/clean/furniture/q-how-to-remove-liquid-bandage-from-wood-table-28694436

    How to remove liquid bandage from wood table?
    • Jonathan M. Stokes Jonathan M. Stokes on Jul 19, 2022

      Sorry my friend, don't wanna be a Negative Nancy. I'm convinced nothing returns it to the original look. Got some nice oak furniture, don't know why chose this location to shake the bottle in attempt to get the last bit of Liquid Bandage on my hand for a light cut washing dishes rubbing against a sharp knife in the sink. Two drops fell onto the top of my wood furniture. No exaggeration all within 1 to 2 minutes I applied wood cleaner immediately followed by wood polish, spots never cleared up. Although the polish makes it look better for a week or so it returns back to it's new original state. My fault by being an idiot but apparently it eats the clear coat nearly upon contact. Regarding the nail polish recommendation, to be clear I could be completely wrong, I've never tried it but I'd be concerned it would have close to the same effect the liquid band aid would stripping away the clear coat. Just my 2 sense.


      Really sucks how at nearly immediately at the point of contact the stuff can do so much visual damage but guess you live and learn.

  • Cynthia H Cynthia H on Nov 16, 2019

    I have spilled equally difficult products. Goof Off and Goo Gone are my go to.

  • You need a solvent to remove it, something like wd40 or goo gone. You can buy other products in a hardware store.

  • Wendy Motley Wendy Motley on Nov 17, 2019

    Like the others have mentioned, goo gone should ease it up. Following with some Olive oil will help with any discoloring that may be caused by using the goo gone...

  • Mogie Mogie on Dec 16, 2023

    1. Scrape Away Excess Adhesive.
    2. Apply Furniture Polish.
    3. Try Nail Polish Remover.
    4. Use Mineral Oil.
    5. Use a Commercial Residue Remover.
    6. Wipe Down the Wood.


  • Redcatcec Redcatcec on Dec 17, 2023

    Goo Gone will remove this, then follow up with olive oil or mineral oil. If nothing works, you might consider refinishing the top it you feel you need to.

  • Johnavallance82 Johnavallance82 on Dec 18, 2023

    Call a furniture Restorer or French Polisher.