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Removing Whiteout From Oak Furniture

Whiteout, or Wite-Out, is a liquid correction fluid that was invented by an insurance company worker and basement waterproofer in 1966. The product has changed several times over the years, but is still white and used to correct your personal letter and term papers. Unfortunately, a messy child or accident can drip the runny substance onto your oak furniture. If left untreated, whiteout can seep into the wood and leave behind a permanent stain. Remove the correction fluid from your wood furniture without harming the finish.

Things You'll Need

  • Butter knife or spoon
  • Cotton balls
  • Club soda
  • 1 tbsp. liquid dish soap
  • 4 cups warm water
  • Soft cloths
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Instructions

    • 1

      Allow the whiteout to dry completely before attempting to clean it. Once the whiteout is dry, scrape away the excess carefully with a butter knife or spoon, paying attention to not damage the wood.

    • 2

      Dampen a cotton ball with club soda and dab at the whiteout stain. Continue to dab at the stain until it is completely gone. If the stain persists, move onto the next step.

    • 3

      Create a mixture of 1 tablespoon liquid dish soap and 4 cups warm water. Stir the water to incorporate the dish soap.

    • 4

      Dampen a soft cloth with the soapy water and dab at the whiteout stain. According to the wite-out.com, the correction fluid is water-based and can be cleaned with soapy water.

    • 5

      Dampen a soft cloth with plain water and wipe down the furniture to remove the soapy residue. Dab at the furniture with a soft cloth to remove the remaining moisture.

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