Furniture, Wood and Cabinetry Finishing - Saline stain on wooden table

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SueM0221
09-06-07, 07:34 AM
I work in a retirement community and one of the resident spilled saline solution on his wooden table. How can I help him get the stain out?

mitch17
09-06-07, 06:23 PM
What kind of finish, if any, is on the table? If you don't know, do you know the history of the table - how old, where made/bought,...?
SueM0221
09-07-07, 07:14 AM
I assume the table is fairly old since the resident is in his late 80s and said his wife would be angry if she saw it and she has passed away. The table looks like oak (light wood), kind of boxy style, and some kind of light finish, very low gloss, in fact it doesn't look like much of a finish at all. The stain is lighter than the surrounding wood and is rather flakey. Hope this helps.
Thanks

mitch17
09-07-07, 05:38 PM
Have you tried clear water?
SueM0221
09-08-07, 07:53 AM
I haven't tried anything yet but I will give water a try
Thanks