How to Remove Coffee Stains From Wood?

Coffee stains on wood are typically coffee cup rings, food or water stains left on wood tables, for example, as a result of not using coasters when drinking coffee. Depending upon the quality of the wood or the type of furniture stained, the stains can become unsightly and a concern for the long term condition of the wood.
Anytime surfaces are stained, it is always a good idea to clean as quickly as possible so the stains do not become set.
The following steps illustrate a way to remove coffee stains from wood:
• Wipe the surface gently with a clean white cloth so you can see easily the dirt removed.
• Dip this cloth in the suds of a mild detergent and cool water.
• Wipe the surface gently, rinse the cloth well and apply the dampened cloth onto the wood surface.
• It is important not to use a soaking cloth as this could leave water stains on the wood.
• Dry the surface with a different dry clean cloth.
• Polish or wax the wood as soon as possible with the correct professional product for the type of wood cleaned.
• This is not the only way to remove coffee stains but it is a method that has worked for friends and others we know.
Another alternative quick cleaning technique is the "non-gel toothpaste" method:
• How does this work? Rub a small amount of non-gel toothpaste onto a clean cloth.
• Next, wipe the stain with the cloth.
• Then remove the toothpaste with a damp clean cloth.
• Rub the wood surface gently with a clean dry cloth.
• Polish the wood using the correct professional product for the type of wood cleaned.
The best recommendation when drinking and eating around wood surfaces is to use placemats, coasters and other surface protectors to prevent leaving coffee rings and other stains on the wood.
• One practical way to pass family housecleaning and maintenance tips from one generation to another is by sharing cleaning duties and discussing how to care for furniture and personal property.
• Without any doubt, when young members of the family leave to be on their own or attend college, they will one day benefit from one of these tips. Who knows? The family conversation could help protect wood surfaces of a furniture piece that could very well be an heirloom years later!
Obviously, in case of doubt about using quick cleaning tips that do not intend to offer any guarantee for removal of stains of any kind, by all means contact a professional cleaning service. Or, if applicable, contact the manufacturer. However, for many people, quick tips work well and provide helpful solutions to normal problems such as coffee stains.
So, how about drinking a cup of Macadamia nut flavored gourmet coffee now?
Author Bio:
Timothy ("Tim") S. Collins, the author, is called by those who know him "Gourmet Coffee Guy." He is an expert in article writing who has done extensive research online and offline in his area of expertise, coffee marketing, as well as in other areas of personal and professional interest.
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