Solid wood furniture boasts natural beauty and healthy, environmentally friendly properties, making it a top choice for many. However, minor damage is inevitable in daily life, which can be quite unsightly. But these minor damages can actually be repaired by yourself!

1. Surface marks

1. Oil residue: strong tea + cornstarch

First, apply strong tea to the stain, then spray a small amount of cornstarch and wipe it off. Finally, wipe away the cornstarch. Cornstarch can absorb all the dirt adhering to the furniture surface, making the paint smooth and shiny.

2. Burn marks: strong tea/floral water

These types of scratches are most common on dining tables and coffee tables. Strong tea is an excellent cleaner. We can wipe them with strong tea or floral water, and it will improve the situation considerably.

3. Water stains: Absorbent paper + iron

First, place clean absorbent paper on the water stains, then press it down heavily with a heated iron. Alternatively, you can apply salad oil or toothpaste, then wipe it dry and wax it.

4. White marks: Cigarette ash + lemon juice

Apply a mixture of cigarette ash and lemon juice or salad oil to a cloth, wipe it dry, and then apply wax.

II. Surface Damage

1. Holes and cracks: Old newspapers + alum clay + colored pencils + nail polish

For wormholes or cracks caused by improper maintenance, you can mix shredded old newspaper with water and alum, apply the mixture to the holes or cracks, and smooth it with gauze after it dries. Then, trace over the hole with a colored pen and apply a layer of clear nail polish to solve the problem.

2. Scratches: Crayon + Wood Grain Pen

Solid wood furniture inevitably suffers minor scratches from bumps and knocks in daily life. These can be filled in with a crayon of the same color as the furniture, and then repaired with a wood grain pen.

III. Enhance Appearance

1. Restore shine: soapy water

Wipe the furniture with a towel dipped in a 1:20 soap solution, and then dry it with a clean towel. This can effectively prevent stains from adhering to the furniture surface and maintain the furniture's original bright luster.

2. Yellowing of white solid wood furniture: toothpaste/egg yolk

You can use a cloth dampened with toothpaste to wipe the affected area, being careful not to rub too hard. Alternatively, you can mix two egg yolks together, apply the mixture to the yellowed areas with a soft brush, and then carefully wipe it clean with a soft cloth once it dries.

remind:

Do not use alcohol, gasoline or other chemical solvents to remove stains from solid wood surfaces. If there are stains, never rub them vigorously. You can use warm tea water to gently remove the stains. After the moisture evaporates, apply a small amount of polishing wax to the original area and then lightly buff it a few times to form a protective film.