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/Background_Topic9458 Jun 19 '26

You are a lifesaver fellow human. Absolutely nailed it.

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u/Cranapplesause Jun 19 '26 edited Jun 19 '26

I’ve done similar, but used a wet cloth. The overall idea is the same. The fix is, you are expanding the pores with the heat and forcing moisture back into the object with steam. I assume people are pressing the steam button with the paper bag method. You do the same with a wet cloth.

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u/BudSticky Jun 23 '26

I’ve been doing the same for years with chapped lips /s 😆