General Chat

out there please. Have G-Plan teak nest of coffee tables (some 30 yrs old) good condition except few weeks ago damp drink mats were left on and marked. How do I fix it - have tried the usual - rubbing teak oil etc. Checked the Readers Digest DIY book - only refers to polished furniture. Someone said I should take fine wire wool and rub the top - then teak oil it - am afraid! Help/advice much appreciated. Ann

Try a little liquid metal polish on the mark(s) and buff it off. It worked on my unpolished coffee table. Good luck! Mags xxx

Mags are we talking brass or silver - have both. Ann

Ann, I have a cleaning tips book . For water rings and marks try regular mayonnaise apply liberally over the mark leave 3-4 hours or preferably overnight then wipe off with a soft cloth the next day. I know it sounds weird but i have tried a lot of the tips in this book and they do work cath

I used Brasso - but I think it could be either or multi purpose metal cleaner. Sorry for the delay in replying! BTW - metal cleaner does wonders with plastic baths - Bet you wanted to know that too! LOL Mags xx

Mags - we don't have a bath anymore - took it out - never used it - walk-in shower instead but could be of inteest to someone - you never know. You should add it to the Household Tips thread. Ann

Ann be careful when you rub it as it may have a teak veneer on it which will damage very easy you could try Pure orange oil rub it in might need a few coats dont use abrasives that will ruin it good luck Howardxx

Howard don't understand wood - but they are solid teak and where would I get pure orange oil please? Ann

Ann my table was supposed to be solid teak until one day it got scratch when i came to repair the mark thats when i found for some reason it had a veneer on it which is a very thinklayer of teak on top of the original after a lot of work i did manage to make it look better I got my orange oil from betterware but have also seen it in our local hardware shop its worth a try Howardxx

Thank you Howard - will try this one first - looks gentler!

make a paste of cigarette ash and water and rub in. It worked for me on a table with water rings. Deb

Why not pop into an antique shop and pick their brains before possibly making things worse. I am not saying these tips don't work but I would rather check first. Have you googled G Plan to see if you can find out there?