Scratches: Apply Wood polish with 0000 steel wool, rubbing lightly with the grain, for deep scratches that have penetrated the wood, rub nut meat directly into the scratch, black walnut for dark woods, pecan for lighter woods.

Alcohol stains: Apply a paste of cigar or cigarette ashes and caster oil, rub with the grain until stain is gone. Follow with wood polish. For heavier stains rub with rottenstone and wood polish.

Water rings: Rub with a mixture of equal parts of olive oil and white vinegar, rubbing with the grain. Or apply cheesecloth that had been dampened with hot water and several drops of ammonia. Follow immediately with an application of wood polish.

Ink: Wipe with a damp cloth. If stains are old apply a mild oxalic solution and ammonia.

Burns: Rub in a paste type silver polish, keeping clear of unmarred finish. Wipe dry. Clean with Wood cleaner and apply wood polish.

Heat marks and white spots: Coat the area with mayonnaise and allow to stand for an hour. Then wipe off. Or rub gently with spirits of camphor and apply a coat of wood polish.

Pretest in an inconspicuous area. These recommendations may not be for all woods or your specific furniture. We will not be held liable for any damages that may occur.