How to Get Ink From Newspapers Off a Teak Table

Hairspray Method

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  Saturate the newspaper ink stain with hairspray.

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  Wipe the hairspray away with paper towels.

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  Continue applying the hairspray and wiping with paper towels until the stain is gone.

Water-Displacing Spray

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  Apply water-displacing spray directly to the ink stain.

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  Cover the spray and newspaper ink stain completely with plastic wrap. Allow to sit for 5 to 10 minutes.

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  Fill a small container with warm water. Add a few drops of a mild dish-washing liquid to the water.

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  Saturate a sponge or cloth in the mixture and wring out the excess liquid.

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  Remove the plastic wrap. Rub the area with the saturated sponge until the stain is no longer visible.

Oxalic Acid Method

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  Equip yourself with a pair of rubber gloves.

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  Combine equal parts warm water and oxalic acid in a small bowl.

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  Fill an eye dropper with the mixture.

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  Apply a few drops of the mixture directly onto the stain. Allow it to sit on the stain until it is no longer visible. Wipe the teak table clean with a damp, soapy cloth.