How to Remove White Cat Scratches From a Wood Table

Solid wood tables are valuable investments that provide years of function and aesthetic appeal. A playful or curious cat, however, can instantly ruin a wood table with unsightly white scratches. Cats generally scratch surfaces to portray confidence and mark their territory, which are innate behaviors of normal cats. Nonetheless, cat claws are sharp enough to penetrate wood’s surface and generate thin, white scratch marks that can decrease the table’s value if left untreated. Promptly remove white cat scratches from a wood table using basic supplies.

Things You'll Need

• Clean rag
• Towel
• Pre-colored wax putty stick
• Rubber spatula
• Microfiber cloth

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Wipe the scratched wood table with a water-dampened clean rag to remove any abrasive grime particles that could possibly hinder the repair procedure.

   • 2

     Dry the damp wood surface with a towel. Absorb all moisture from the damaged area.

   • 3

     Rub a pre-colored wax putty stick over the white scratches, thoroughly filling the gouged wood. Slightly overfill the scratches with excess wax putty. Apply a color of wax putty that matches the wood’s color.

   • 4

     Scrape off excess wax putty from the table using a rubber spatula. Level the repair with the table’s surface.

   • 5

     Buff the repaired wood with a microfiber cloth to clean off any additional excess wax putty.