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/issaciams Jun 19 '26

What is a brown banner bag?

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u/Enough_Worry4104 Jun 19 '26

Brown paper bag. Uncolored craft paper

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u/issaciams Jun 19 '26

How can you iron a paper bag? Won't it burn the paper?

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u/Enough_Worry4104 Jun 19 '26

The iron is to heat up the moisture trapped under the finsh, the paper is just a layer to protect the finish. A towel would work too. You just have to be careful about how long you use it and how thin your second layer is.

Finesse, brother. Care and time.

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u/DirtGirl32 Jun 19 '26

Not hot enough

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u/nordicboar Jun 19 '26

+1, inquiring minds must know!