How can I repair or conceal the damage caused by jewelry cleaner on my husband’s family heirloom?
Asked by رادین Øسینی 
8 months ago
Last Updated: May 5, 2024
Hey, do you know if there’s a way I can possibly repair or conceal this? 😩😅🙃 It belongs to my husband’s family and I accidentally got jewelry cleaner on it. This is what happened. SOS. Any advice?
Can’t fix that
Just cover it with a rug and hope for the best!
You might be able to improve its appearance a bit by using some touch-up markers.
I did the same thing to one of my dressers while moving.
Is this the flooring?
Just admit it and say sorry, just be truthful and everything will work out…. they are also your family now so remember that
It’s inexpensive furniture, after all
Wood for the fire
Unfortunately, that’s beyond repair as it’s not genuine wood.
If you’re dealing with furniture, I recommend reaching out to a furniture group for tailored assistance. You might want to try Furniture Flipping Tips – before & after.
To make it less noticeable and more uniform, you might want to try applying jewelry cleaner all over the item to achieve a nice weathered look.
Is it the top of a table or dresser? If it is, maybe you could use a doily to cover it up. You might also consider sanding it down to see if that helps. Another option is taking it to a professional furniture repair person. Even if it’s not worth a lot of money, if it means something to you, it’s worth trying to fix.
Not sure how to help with that
The table I received was damaged. I covered it with a marker and positioned it against the wall to hide it. Since it’s not real wood, it’s more challenging to fix.
Seems like the plywood underneath is not waterproof. It will likely deteriorate, and the top layer will peel off, making it look different from the rest. I’d recommend getting rid of it.
Looks like a panel from a trailer wall! Accidents happen. If we knew exactly where it was placed, we might be able to assist you.
You could address that issue by lightly sanding it down and using wood filler if necessary. After more sanding, find a stain that matches. It may not be perfect, but it should be an improvement. Just be cautious when sanding, as you could inadvertently create a hole if it’s not very thick. Consider sanding by hand to avoid applying too much pressure. As someone who enjoys DIY furniture restoration, I used this method to fix a piece I owned a few months ago.
To start, tape off the area using painters tape. Then, begin sanding with a heavy grit and gradually move to a lighter grit. Next, use wood filler to even it out and sand with fine sandpaper. Pick up some acrylic paints from a craft store in various brown shades and try your best to match the color and grain, blending it in with the surrounding area. If this is a table top or something similar, I recommend wiping the entire top clean and applying a sealant such as polycrylic or shellac. While it may not look flawless, it should improve. ‘t pay attention to negative comments. Even if the piece only cost $5, if it holds sentimental value, it’s worth attempting to repair.
Is that possibly a veneer? If it is, then the answer would be no.
Sand then apply bondo
Seems like a veneer on top of particle board, or some kind of mdf. What ingredients in the cleaner lead to this?
Sand and refinish
Seems like there’s a veneer over MDF, which isn’t real wood. So fixing it won’t be easy. It’s hard to gauge the size from the photo. If it’s small, it might be best to ensure it’s completely dry and then use a dark brown paint marker to cover the cracks. This way, the cracks won’t stand out as much. Alternatively, as others have mentioned, you might have to remove and fill it with wood filler, but matching and covering up that wood veneer spot could still be a challenge.
I have a table runner that is not see-through and looks like it belongs on a dresser, you should get one too!
It would be a good idea for you to begin packing.
Just joking…
Since it’s MDF, it’s pretty much useless at this point
You can’t sand it, there’s nothing left to sand. You might consider using a wood veneer to cover it up, although it won’t match perfectly, you can get it pretty close
Kick
You can’t pass down MDF furniture as a family heirloom, so dispose of it properly (in the trash). You’ll need to replace the entire veneer if you want to do anything with it
Seems like cheap furniture in my opinion. Get rid of it and try to find something similar at a yard sale for $5
Not at all
Just throw a towel over it and make a quick exit!!🤣🤣
If it’s laminated particle board… you might be able to sand it down and cover it with a doily… but honestly, it’s beyond repair. If it’s a table top, you could buy a table topper on Amazon to place on top of it.
Absolutely not on the repair.
Ex-husband…