How to Correct Wood Furniture From a Perfume Spill

Two issues occur when perfume spills on wood furniture. First, the odor seeps into the furniture, leaving a strong perfume smell. More worrisome, though, is the alcohol in the perfume that can damage the finish of wood furniture. Act quickly to minimize damage. If the spill was small, a few simple household products will repair any stains. If the spill was large or allowed to sit, though, you may have to refinish the furniture.

Paper towels or clean cloths
Paste wax
Ammonia
1/4 cup rottenstone
3 tablespoons lemon oil or boiled linseed oil

Instructions

- 1
  Blot up the spill immediately with paper towels or a clean cloth. Blot gently, but don't rub, which will spread the alcohol and increase the damage.
- 2
  Apply a small amount of paste wax to the damaged area with a soft cloth and rub. The paste wax smooths and hides minor stains.
- 3
  Dab a few drops of household ammonia on a clean cloth and wipe quickly across the stain if the paste wax alone was not sufficient. Wipe the area dry and apply more paste wax.
- 4
  Make a mildly abrasive paste if the perfume was allowed to sit on the furniture and the damage is more severe. Mix rottenstone with lemon oil or boiled linseed oil to make a smooth paste.
- 5
  Apply the paste to the damaged area and rub it in the direction of the grain. Wipe the paste away with a clean cloth and apply wax.

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