Hi Deborah, oh my goodness this was amazing! My heart sank for you when I saw that dark ring, but honestly WOW the result was incredible. I hope you and the family are all doing well, so lovely to hear your calming voice, and such a great way for me to kick start my week with your video xxx
Thank you Simone, you’re so kind! I was so upset when we came home to find the dark water ring but I’m very happy that it came out with a bit of perseverance. I know it was just a short video but I had to share it! Hope you and the family are doing well in Oz. Sending love xx
I used oxalic acid on tannin stains produced by a steel wool and vinegar solution. (I had applied the steel wool and vinegar to age the wood.) Now I want to use a white shellac over it. I have read that the acidity of the oxalic acid might dangerously impact the adhesion of the shellac. The problem is that this is on a wood ceiling - so while I could use baking soda to neutralize, I certainly can't wash the ceiling! I'm also concerned about what concentration of baking soda+water to use. How can I know what the resulting overall pH of the wood will be? While shellac is a weak acid, apparently oxalic acid is a very strong one.
Hi there, you could try Bar Keepers Friend which has Oxalic acid in it. It might take a few tries as it is not as strong but I do use t around my taps and it works well
this video is super helpful thank you soo much 😍😍 I have a question, after water stains, there are same gaps on the floor, do you have any idea how can i fill it?
Thank you so much for this! I have a ring on a table I bought and I could not remove the ring! Off to get oxalic acid! Where can I get it? Hardware store?
Thanks for the tip! Does this work on Nespresso descaling agent stain too? Or do you have any recommendations for that stain? It causes almost the same dark stain on wooden countertop.
Hi, thanks for letting me know, I’ll change the link. Here’s a link to another stockist: www.onbuy.com/gb/p/oxalic-acid-crystals-pure-grade-chemical-powder-all-sizes-including-1kg~p23391152/?variant=23391154&size=200g&lid=31922629&exta=cjunct&stat=eyJpcCI6IjguOTkiLCJkcCI6IjAuMDAiLCJsaWQiOjMxOTIyNjI5LCJzIjo4NjAsInQiOjE3MTU1ODAwMTQsImJtYyI6IjUuMCJ9&source=cj&AID=13876643&CJEVENT=090574f111d111ef82c902dd0a18b8fb&extac=4023395
Hi, I put a link in the description box. You can also get it from eBay if you search for: Varroa Treatment OX crystals for beekeepers Good luck with it ☺️
Hi, we have a similar black stain on a wooden countertop as a result of putting a very hot pot. We bought 99% pure Oxilic Acid from Amazon and followed your steps, but there was no improvement after 1 hour, so we applied again and this time we left it overnight, but still no improvement. Any idea what we can do about it? Did you spend a lot of time working with the toothbrush? Can we use vinegar with Oxilic acid instead of water? Thanks
Hi there, I totally agree, it sounds like a burn mark rather than water damage. I would try sanding it out. If the colour is uneven afterwards you could perhaps use a wood dye to even it out. Good luck!
@@bexiboo1981 Yes, I believe so. Last week we tried a blow dryer on it and the stain started to fade out a bit but then our blow dryer died. Any idea if blow dryer is a safer option on burn marks like this compared to sanding? Which sandpaper do you recommend? ChatGPT suggested steel wool so we ordered 0000 as well, but not sure what's best on such marks.
I have been at this for nearly 5 hours now and the stain mark is not shifting. I've just mixed a thicker batch of oxalic acid to see if that helps but I'm losing hope. 😔
If it’s not shifting put loads of oxalic on there with just a tiny bit of water. Scrub it a bit and leave it for a couple hours. I really hope it works for you
Hi there! Wondering what kind of stain/finish you have on your counter here, or if it's bare wood. We have a similar problem with water damage to our (natural wood) ceiling after the roof leaked, and I'm wondering if this could be a good solution. Yours looks GREAT afterwards. Thanks so much from California!
Hi there, I use Tung oil as it brings out the natural wood colour. You could also use boiled Linseed oil or Danish oil. Best of luck with restoring your wood ceiling! ☺️
Hi Deborah, oh my goodness this was amazing! My heart sank for you when I saw that dark ring, but honestly WOW the result was incredible. I hope you and the family are all doing well, so lovely to hear your calming voice, and such a great way for me to kick start my week with your video xxx
Thank you Simone, you’re so kind! I was so upset when we came home to find the dark water ring but I’m very happy that it came out with a bit of perseverance. I know it was just a short video but I had to share it! Hope you and the family are doing well in Oz. Sending love xx
I have this problem and will try oxalic acid. Thank you!!
Nice directions. Loved the Before and After. Thanks for sharing!
Really grateful for this tutorial - I would never have come to know about it otherwise. Off to get some oxalic acid!
Hi Susan, if the stain is only light it might come out with Bar Keepers Friend. I hope it works for you! 😊
I used oxalic acid on tannin stains produced by a steel wool and vinegar solution. (I had applied the steel wool and vinegar to age the wood.) Now I want to use a white shellac over it. I have read that the acidity of the oxalic acid might dangerously impact the adhesion of the shellac. The problem is that this is on a wood ceiling - so while I could use baking soda to neutralize, I certainly can't wash the ceiling! I'm also concerned about what concentration of baking soda+water to use. How can I know what the resulting overall pH of the wood will be? While shellac is a weak acid, apparently oxalic acid is a very strong one.
Thank you soooo much! It worked amazingly on our wooden floor
I'll have to try this on an oak cabinet that has a stain from an aquarium leak. Looks good. Ta.
worked like a charm after sanding it
Hello~ I have a dark ring on my table but I haven't been able to fine oxalic acid in a manageable size anywhere. Is there an alternative?
Hi there, you could try Bar Keepers Friend which has Oxalic acid in it. It might take a few tries as it is not as strong but I do use t around my taps and it works well
@@LivinganOrganisedLife thank you! I'll try it out.
this video is super helpful thank you soo much 😍😍
I have a question, after water stains, there are same gaps on the floor, do you have any idea how can i fill it?
I’m so glad it helped you. Do you mean you have gaps between the floor boards? If so, you could use some flexible wood filler perhaps ☺️
Thank you so much for this! I have a ring on a table I bought and I could not remove the ring! Off to get oxalic acid! Where can I get it? Hardware store?
Thank you. I got mine from EBay, there’s a link in the description ☺️
Thank you. It totally works 😊
Fab job
Thanks for the tip! Does this work on Nespresso descaling agent stain too? Or do you have any recommendations for that stain? It causes almost the same dark stain on wooden countertop.
I would certainly give it a try. Bar Keepers friend is a bit gentler if you wanted to try it first? Best of luck
The ebay link to the oxalic acid doesn't work. Do you have another link please where I could buy this in the UK? 😊
Hi, thanks for letting me know, I’ll change the link. Here’s a link to another stockist:
www.onbuy.com/gb/p/oxalic-acid-crystals-pure-grade-chemical-powder-all-sizes-including-1kg~p23391152/?variant=23391154&size=200g&lid=31922629&exta=cjunct&stat=eyJpcCI6IjguOTkiLCJkcCI6IjAuMDAiLCJsaWQiOjMxOTIyNjI5LCJzIjo4NjAsInQiOjE3MTU1ODAwMTQsImJtYyI6IjUuMCJ9&source=cj&AID=13876643&CJEVENT=090574f111d111ef82c902dd0a18b8fb&extac=4023395
Ah this is great - where did you buy the acid from? Can only find it in solution form? Any steer greatly appreciated!
Hi, I put a link in the description box. You can also get it from eBay if you search for: Varroa Treatment OX crystals for beekeepers
Good luck with it ☺️
@@LivinganOrganisedLifeah thanks!
Hi, we have a similar black stain on a wooden countertop as a result of putting a very hot pot. We bought 99% pure Oxilic Acid from Amazon and followed your steps, but there was no improvement after 1 hour, so we applied again and this time we left it overnight, but still no improvement. Any idea what we can do about it? Did you spend a lot of time working with the toothbrush? Can we use vinegar with Oxilic acid instead of water? Thanks
That sounds like a burn rather than a black stain. Bleaching it won’t work.
You might have to sand that out
Hi there, I totally agree, it sounds like a burn mark rather than water damage. I would try sanding it out. If the colour is uneven afterwards you could perhaps use a wood dye to even it out. Good luck!
@@LivinganOrganisedLife Thanks, should I try steel wood 0000? Or should I use a sandpaper?
@@bexiboo1981 Yes, I believe so. Last week we tried a blow dryer on it and the stain started to fade out a bit but then our blow dryer died. Any idea if blow dryer is a safer option on burn marks like this compared to sanding? Which sandpaper do you recommend? ChatGPT suggested steel wool so we ordered 0000 as well, but not sure what's best on such marks.
I have been at this for nearly 5 hours now and the stain mark is not shifting. I've just mixed a thicker batch of oxalic acid to see if that helps but I'm losing hope. 😔
If it’s not shifting put loads of oxalic on there with just a tiny bit of water. Scrub it a bit and leave it for a couple hours. I really hope it works for you
Hi there! Wondering what kind of stain/finish you have on your counter here, or if it's bare wood. We have a similar problem with water damage to our (natural wood) ceiling after the roof leaked, and I'm wondering if this could be a good solution. Yours looks GREAT afterwards. Thanks so much from California!
Hi there, I use Tung oil as it brings out the natural wood colour. You could also use boiled Linseed oil or Danish oil. Best of luck with restoring your wood ceiling! ☺️
Thank you!!!
Great video.
Excellent
Will it work on a oil stain?
I’m not sure whether it would. Perhaps try methylated spirits and sand it?
thanks .great tips
Perfect.
Hi. Is this 99.6% oxalic acid?
Yes I think so, I used the oxalic acid crystals
Can liquid oxalic acid remove wood mark?
@mishkatuzzal6849 I know you can get liquid oxalic acid for boats that I’m sure would work