Iodine from scratches on wooden furniture

Damage to the surface of your favorite interior items, especially the new one, can thoroughly ruin your mood. Especially often, such troubles happen when moving furniture or when moving. There are many ways to make damage inconspicuous. Iodine from scratches on wooden furniture is one of them.

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Solo use

It is best to use an iodine solution if the environment is made of wood such as mahogany, walnut or oak. Its application is extremely simple. Apply a regular solution of medical iodine to the problem area with a small brush or an old toothbrush.

You must first dilute the substance with water until the shade is as close as possible to the natural color of the tree.

Important! Care for wooden furniture should be permanent, then it will look really luxurious and will not cause you any special problems. And it will be much easier to do this if you use our useful tips:

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With walnuts

To restore the wooden furniture with iodine to be effective, proceed as follows:

1. First, rub the scratch with the walnut kernel. Oddly enough, the defect immediately becomes not so noticeable.
2. Wipe the surface with a dry cloth. This is necessary to remove oily plaque.
3. Then apply a layer of iodine alcohol solution. To keep the coloring effect longer, apply a layer of varnish to the scratch.

Important! These methods are only suitable if the defect is small and single. In case of numerous injuries, it is more advisable to use the services of a restorer.

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With furniture wax

To eliminate small coating defects on wooden and laminated furniture, molten furniture wax is used. If its shade differs from the color of the surface, you can tint it with iodine tincture or felt-tip pen.

Important! Perhaps, over time, you will also find useful recommendations for a thorough restoration of your interior items. Bookmark our articles:

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A cheap tool at hand will help you return the atmosphere to an attractive appearance and thoroughly save on the purchase of new interior items just because of the appearance of small defects.