Cleaning Grease of an Oak Table

smurfchops | 18:36 Thu 11th Mar 2010 | Home & Garden

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I have a light oak kitchen table which we use all the time . There are a few grease spots on it, and a few faded places where I have tried to scrub it clean. Is there any product which will get rid of the grease stains ? I remember using a Cillit Bang once but can't remember which one - there are some you can't use on wood. Thanks all.

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fbg40

Hi smurfchops
This might sound stupid, but I was advised to do this by a furniture restorer and it works ! Get some brown wrapping/parcel paper to cover the grease marks. Spread some talcum powder on the marks, cover with the paper and then iron using a WARM DRY iron (no steam !!). You will see the grease being drawn up into the paper. It really does work.
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vivandorron

Do as fbg40 has suggested and then give a wipe over with a light oak stain to obliterate the faded areas; then a buffing with a wax polish.

Ron

P.S. Brown paper and ironing is also a good way to lift grease stains from clothing. I learned that from my Grandma; more than 60yrs ago.

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Thank you so much, I will give it a try and let you know :)

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