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Nasty scratch on your furniture? Well you can treat it by using... a walnut! Yes, that's right, a walnut. This article will show you how to use this clever little snack to do more than just bust cholesterol!
Steps
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1Rub the walnut in. Begin by rubbing the scratched wooden item with the walnut. Do this in a circular motion across the length of the scratch, from one end to the other.[1]
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2Rub the walnut across the whole length of the scratch. Rub it back and forth several times.Advertisement
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3Leave to soak. Leave the scratch for several minutes. While waiting, you're free to eat some of the walnuts if you like... or not! Meanwhile the natural oils in the nuts will be seeping into the wood, helping to heal the ugly wound.[2]
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4Polish. Take a soft cloth and polish over the whole area.
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5Check it. Stop polishing and check it; your efforts should reveal that the scratch has disappeared![3]
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Community Q&A
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QuestionHow do I remove watermarks on a finished dining table?Community AnswerThis article can help you get started: How to Get Water Stains Off Wood.
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Warnings
- Don't do this if you have a contact allergy associated with nuts.⧼thumbs_response⧽
- This method should not be used on antique items; seek advice from a professional furniture restorer.⧼thumbs_response⧽
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Things You'll Need
- Shelled walnut meat
- Polishing cloth
- Scratched wooden surface
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