DENTS IN FURNITURE.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume I, Issue 169, 22 August 1914, Page 6

DENTS IN FURNITURE.

HOW TO REMOVE THE BLEMISH. However careful one may there is always a possibility of tables, or other pieces of furniture, becoming dented. Few people realise, writes a correspondent, how easy it is in most cases to get rid of such dents. The implements one requires for the purpose include a hot iron and some blotting-paper folded into six or eight thicknesses. Before starting the operation the blotting-paper is soaked in water.. First of all place the blotting-paper over the dent, aud then press the iron on to the whole, keeping it there for a few moments. As soon as the paper shows signs of drying the dent may be examined. If the mal-k wjy( only a slight one it is likely that it will have disappeared. Serious trouble will not be got rid of so quickly, aud it is possible that the process described above may have to be repeated several times. On every occasion the blotting-paper must be thoroughly moistened before use. Sooner or later, hewever, the dent will be drawn up-by the action of the heat and the moisture, am! a good polish will restore the furniture to its original condition.