Wood
White Rings and Spots
- Remove by wiping with mayonnaise, let stand for 1 hour then wipe off
- or sprinkle cigarette ashes or salt over spot, rub gently in direction of grain with cloth dipped in mineral or linseed oil, wipe dry with clean cloth and repolish
- or wipe with dab of toothpaste on damp soft cloth
Candle Wax
- Scrape off with fingers or soft kitchen scraper, wipe remainder with cloth dipped in mineral oil or dry-cleaning fluid, then repolish
- or soften with hair dryer, remove with paper towel, wash with vinegar and water
- or rub wax with an ice cube, remove gently with a table knife
Metal
Rust
- Scrub with turpentine
All Types
Cigarette Burns
- Rub mayonnaise into burn, set for 1 hour, wipe off with soft cloth
Glue
- Rub spot with cold cream, peanut butter or salad oil, wipe with a clean cloth
Sticky Fingermarks
- Cool mixture of 1 tablespoon turpentine, 3 tablespoons linseed oil and 4 litres hot water, dampen soft cloth with solution, apply to spot, dry and rub to polish
Alcohol
- Rub with cloth dampened in lemon oil, dip cloth in powdered rottenstone and gently rub powder on stain, wipe with another cloth
