Accidentally set your molten mug on the coffee table and now have a mark to prove it?

Remove a heat stain on wood furniture with these simple methods.

Creating a heat stain onwood furnitureis unfortunately quite easy to do.

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What Causes a Heat Stain on Wood?

If you’re not able to remove the stain with any of these methods, contact a professionalfurniture restorationcompany.

This method works best when you attempt it within the first few days of the stain forming.

Coffee cup stain on shabby wooden table

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If the heat method is unsuccessfulor if you’re treating an older staintry one of the following methods instead.

Frequently Asked Questions

A heat stain on wood can be permanent if it isn’t addressed swiftly.

This causes the wood to appear cloudy and white.

mayo jar and knife

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