How do I get bleach cleaner stains out of an oak tabletop?
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You have probably damaged the tabletop finish so you may have to refinish the top. There are instances where you can just refinish a damaged area instead of the complete top, but this may not be an easy job.
Be very careful with what solutions you experiment with, as some can cause even more damage.
I would suggest that you take several good pictures of your tabletop (complete top, stained area, closeup of stained area) and take pictures to your local Ace or True Value Hardware store and ask for help. I have always found these employees knowledgeable about things like this and they usually have pamphlets with complete instructions.
You have damaged the finish. The table will have to be stripped, sanded and refinished.
It's most likely too late to do this now but...remove the bleach with a damp sponge, apply vinegar to neutralize the wood and prevent further lightening. Let the wood dry and finish with stain, if necessary, followed by a quality wood polish.
The use of bleach can cause several types of discolorations on both bare and finished wood. If the wood of your tabletop is bare, you can fix it either chemically (with a 50-50 solution of white vinegar and water) or by physically removing the discolored wood. If the wood of your tabletop has the finish, the only way to eliminate the bleach cleaner stain is to first remove the finish.
Remember, that it's best to test your bleach cleaner on an inconspicuous spot first before using it all over a surface.
Bleach is great for cleaning and sterilizing nonporous surfaces, but it can easily damage and discolor many porous surfaces, including wood surface. When bleach gets on hardwood, it may break down the finish and discolor the wood. While the cleaner is terrible for all types of finishes, it discolors some woods more than others, and mahogany, Brazilian cherry, and other exotic wood species are at particular risk. In contrast, woods like red oak, ash, gum, and beech are less likely to be damaged by bleach. Act as soon as possible to avoid damaging your finish and discoloring the wood below.
1. First you need to blot the chemical rather. Use clean towels or paper towels, do not rub, prevent the bleach from dripping from your towels onto other wood surfaces.
2. Neutralize it to stop further damage. Mix 1 part hydrogen peroxide to 10 parts water, soak a clean towel in the solution, wring out excess moisture, lay the towel over the bleach stain, and let the towel sit for 10 minutes. Use the towel to wipe the area, removing any remaining chemicals from the wooden tabletop. Let it dry.
3. Discolored areas should be sanded and refinished.
If the damaged area is small, you may be able to hide the discoloration with a wood scratch repair kit. Remember to start with a lighter color and then move on to progressively darker hues.
I think only removing the stain with the already damaged finish will help.
Sand the bleach stain with sandpaper - first 100, then 280-grit.
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