# How to Get Cigarette Burns Out of a Wood Table Top
Wood tables are recognized for their diverse designs, simple maintenance and natural appearance. Carelessly flicking a lit cigarette can deposit burning ash onto wood tables. Cigarette burn marks char wood and leave slight indentations on tables and other surfaces. Untreated cigarette burn marks detract from wood's appearance, causing tables to appear worn and distressed. Properly maintaining wood tables preserves their aesthetic appeal and ensures their longevity. Fortunately, basic supplies can effectively remove cigarette burns from wood tabletops.
Things You'll Need
- 3 microfiber cloths
- Steel wool
- Penknife
- Fine sandpaper
- Shoe polish paste
- Paper towel
Instructions
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Wipe the tabletop with a microfiber cloth to remove loose dust, dirt and debris particles.
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Rub the burn mark with steel wool to remove charred debris. Follow the direction of the wood grain to prevent producing scratch marks. Carefully scrape out embedded debris with a penknife.
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Rub the damaged area with fine sandpaper to smooth the wood's surface. Follow the direction of the wood grain.
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Wipe away the sandpaper dust and debris with a clean, microfiber cloth.
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Apply an even coat of shoe polish paste to the scratched wood using a paper towel. Use a color of shoe polish that matches the wood.
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Buff the wood in circular motions using another microfiber cloth.
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