Nail Polish Remover Spilt on Table

This is article is an archived discussion from 2005. Test all cleaning methods in an inconspicuous spot first.

Question:

My daughter spilled nail polish remover (acetone) on my kitchen table, and then wiped it up. My table now has a large cloudy, rough area where the remover ate through the finish on the wood table. Are there any ideas on how to fix this, or am I stuck replacing this table or having it refinished? Help, the table is only 1 1/2 years old! Angela

Answers:

Ashes and Mayonnaise

Try rubbing cigarette ashes with a dab of mayonnaise on it.

By Joanne

Mayonnaise and an Iron Methold

Let mayonnaise sit on it for about an hour, wipe off and the put 2 or 3 paper towels folded in half on top of the mark and then run an iron over top a few times. Lift the paper towel to see if there is any change. If it is just starting then continue ironing and after about 4 strokes over the spot look under the paper towel to check progress.

By Heather