Spray wd-40 on the stain, let it sit for 10 min, then rinse it out with water. Follow with a laundry pre-treat stain remover (Spray n Wash, etc), then launder. ... View related article.
If you're only stripping off the varnish, make sure you get it all! Otherwise the stain won't soak into the wood as well. I have always gotten the best results when stripping everything off, even though it takes more work. ... View related article.
Try Restor-A-Finish. You can buy it for about $7 at Home Depot. When you rub it on it takes water marks and scratches right out. I used it on my kitchen cabinets and a coffee table I bought on Craigslist, which looks brand new now. ... View related article.
How to Make a Homemade "Biore" Pore Cleasning Mask by Christen Henderson
Introduction: It's as easy as 5 minutes! You can make as much as you want and it's LOTS cheaper, and in my opinion works a lot better!
Instructions:
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Things You'll Need
1 T Knox unflavored gelatin 1-1/2 T milk
Not very hard to find at all!
Steps:
Step 1: Mix two ingredients and microwave for 10 seconds to slightly warm. Using a clean cosmetic brush or a Q-Tip works fine, apply to nose and chin area.
Step 2: Avoid delicate eye area. Rinse brush immediately. Allow mixture on nose and chin to dry for 10-15 minutes.
Step 3: Mixture will dry quite stiff and form a "stiff film." Peel off the film and stare at all the little porcupine quills that used to be in your nose pores (one of the chief entertainment factors with Biore Strips).
There's a step-by-step demonstration and pictures on my blog: bargainbasics.blogspot.com. (The picture I included here is the result.) ... View related article.
