Hello everyone, I have noticed water stains on my IKEA Malm nightstand that don’t come off even after regular wiping. The surface is lacquered, and I suspect these are white marks caused by moisture. Does anyone have experience or tips on how to effectively remove such water stains without damaging the surface? Maybe specific cleaning products or home remedies you can recommend? I’m reluctant to damage the lacquer, so I appreciate any well-founded advice.
lorena schrieb:
You should also check whether the nightstand is actually lacquered or melamine-coatedGood tip! It is really important to know exactly what you are dealing with before attempting any treatment. Thanks for the detailed advice!
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Lomarika6521 Nov 2021 09:29Thank you very much in advance for the many helpful tips and detailed explanations. My stains are already a few weeks old, not fresh. I will try the polishing paste and carefully test the heat treatment before attempting more aggressive methods. The bedside table is lacquered, as is common with IKEA, not melamine-coated. I will get back to you when I have results or if more questions arise. Thanks, everyone 🙂
Lomarika65 schrieb:
My stains are already a few weeks old, not exactly freshThis actually makes removal a bit more difficult because the moisture has been absorbed into the finish longer. Still, polishing paste is the safest option to protect the finish. I recommend treating the furniture piece afterward with furniture wax to help prevent future moisture damage.
I still believe that repairing older stains is not worth it. If the piece of furniture is hard to sell anyway, it won’t make a difference. It’s better to accept the damage and buy new. This endless repair mentality keeps the furniture market going — and it’s not cost-effective for us as consumers.
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