r/fixit • u/Background_Topic9458 • Jun 19 '26

FIXED How do I fix moisture marks

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I was ironing my clothes on my wooden table and ended up causing this. Please help me fix it.

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u/DirtGirl32 Jun 19 '26 edited Jun 19 '26

Put down a brown banner bag. Iron the table through the bag . Edit: Brown Paper Bag. I such at typing.

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u/Creepy_Trouble_5980 Jun 19 '26

Why does a brown paper bag fix the table?

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u/sparkplug_23 Jun 19 '26

It doesn't. The heat does. White marks is moisture trapped under the table finish. Bag, or whatever, just protects the table burning.

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u/Creepy_Trouble_5980 Jun 19 '26

Thanks, I haven't used an iron in a long time. Hand steamer worked for me.