How To Remove Furniture Scratches

Wood Putty & Paint Touch-Up Pens

For those of you with old furniture pieces, paint touch-up pens might be a great solution to cover up scratches from wood surfaces as they are relatively inexpensive and work well for this purpose! Choose the color that matches your furniture best, then line up along any scratch marks on wooden surfaces before applying pressure until the pen tip touches each mark.

You can do the same with wood putty to fill in deeper scratches. Let the putty dry for about ten minutes before removing the excess from around the edges by wiping it away with a soft cloth or paper towel. Next, use sandpaper to smooth out filled spaces if necessary. Once finished, a buff area with a clean cloth again to even out finish once more. 

Furniture Polish

Using an all-purpose cleaner and polishing cream on scratched surfaces is another good way to remove scratches from wood furniture without causing any damage or harm. To do so, mix equal parts of water and vinegar in a spray bottle, then add some clear liquid hand dish soap until bubbles begin forming inside the mixture!

Spray down your wooden piece of furniture with this solution before rubbing polish into the surface – be sure not to use too much pressure as you’re doing so! Buff out scratch marks thoroughly after using either method by massaging it lengthwise with circular motions while applying light pressure. Finally, wipe away excess residue using a clean cloth, then let dry for an hour before placing potted plants back onto pieces of furniture if applicable.

White Vinegar

If you don’t have any other household products around, you can also use white vinegar to remove scratches from wooden surfaces. Pour some onto a clean cloth or cotton pad, then rub this along the length of your scratch marks until they disappear! 

Lemon Juice Paste

Lemon juice doesn’t just make for a great addition to recipes – it can also be an excellent solution for removing scratches from wood furniture without causing any damage or harm! Mix equal parts water and vinegar in a bowl, then add some fresh cut lemons until mixture turns bright yellow. Apply this mixture onto the surface where there are visible scratch marks, then let sit for 15 minutes before wiping away thoroughly! 

Conclusion

If you’re looking for a quick and easy solution to remove scratches from wood furniture without causing any damage, many household products around the home will do just that! Choose which product works best in your situation, then follow along with either method listed above by buffing out scratch marks thoroughly.