One review says that the wood/matt finish on the top stains and you cannot get it out. Does anyone know if a liquid spills, will it permanently stain?
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I have been careful not to spill on the top by using coasters as I know some finishes can be tricky
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yes this is true. the top is like a manufactured press board, but is disguised well by the finish. the frame I believe is iron and super sturdy and strong. we went to local glass company and had tempered gass top made. if you do this the table will last forever. the table actually has a classy look to it.
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I have spilled liquid on the table but have cleaned it immediately afterwards. It was not damaged but not sure if liquid sits on it for a long period of time it probably will.
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Marble is a naturally porus material, so it's just NOT stain resistant. Unfortunately, this table DOES take oil or hot/cold stains easily. Just try to wipe it up asap, and then if it's a colored or oil stain, I've found that squirting a small puddle of WINDEX on the stain and letting it sit for a while and then BLOTTING it up usually works. For stubborn stains, leave it longer, and repeat. And also stains will sink further down into the marble and fade as time goes on. It's a fancy dining table, so not good for kids or projects, unless you cover it up to protect the marble. Aside from that, it's an awesome table with a BEAUTIFUL natural surface, and I am extremely happy with it.
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The wood does not appear to be treated with anything, however, I have had mine in my kitchen for over a year and see no problems. It has gotten wet, but as long as it is just wiped off appears to have no effect and I see no stains or changes. Suppose you could cover it with a polyurethane once you got it. Very pleased with mine.
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My tabletop is black and it has never stained. Its a tile-top so if it stains i would just suggest like one of those clorox sponges or you could even use a scouring pad but lightly because its almost impossible to scratch the tile.
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I'm using it on a walnut board, so stains were never a problem. Water beads up. Will show if a wet glass sits on it, but very easy to wipe up and polish. The wax does protect the wood and shows it off a little longer than oil
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Hey I haven't found the stain on it, as I used for nearly 2 month, so I think there is no need to get off it. I wash it every time I used it, easy to clean I think.
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We had the same problem. First i just dishwash soap and a brush to get it off. Didnt work. Then i out some hand soap on the stains, rubbed it in with my fingers, let it sit for an hour and then washed it off. All stains were gone!
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It has some oil in it, you might have to wipe off, but I have never seen it stain. I always take it on our road trips for hotel rooms in the mountains.
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I use Barkeepers Friend to clean mine. It gives a nice bright sheen to it, I must say though that mine has not gotten discolored neither inside or out. Good luck!
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I don't think it's natural wood, but pressed wood, and the bottom is not stained, but the top has a shiny coating of some sort on it. I love it just the way it is, but if you wish to stain it a different color, then you can just sand the top - that should work.
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Yup. The liquid will not automatically come out. I love it though. I bought this twice.
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In my experience, yes! I clean mine for daily use. So far, nothing has stained it.
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I am not exactly sure what the tabletop is made of; some sort of hard plastic or laminate. I have had my table for a while and it hasn't stained, but I wipe up any spills immediately. I get the impression that coffee or other dark liquid would stain if it was left on the table for any amount of time. I hope this is helpful.
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I've never had it stain. I usually test it in an inconspicuous location when spraying on new material.
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I leave it down all the time and only clean every few weeks as the water doesn't soak through. I have had 2 now. Eventually the top gets stained even though i attempt to keep it clean.
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I haven't gotten any stains on it yet. :) I sprayed the canvas part of the bag with scotch-gard fabric & upholstery protector.. And the other day when I spilled juice on it, it rolled right off and didn't stain! I would recommend doing that if you're worried about stains. It's an awesome bag!! We love it.