How to Cover a Scratch on Cherry Wood

Cherry wood has a rich reddish color.

Cherry is a beautiful wood variety that is often used for furniture and flooring applications. Keep your wood items protected and beautiful with regular cleaning and polishing to help minimize scratches and stains. If you have an item made from cherry that has been scratched, it is possible to make it look good again using some simple materials that are readily available.

Things You'll Need

• Darkened iodine
• Cotton balls
• Cherry wood polish

Instructions

1. Pour darkened iodine on a cotton ball.

2. Rub the area where the cherry wood is scratched with the iodine-soaked cotton ball. The iodine seeps into the scratch and makes it appear the same color as the rest of the wood. Reapply as necessary until the scratch is completely covered.

3. Use furniture polish made for cherry wood over the scratch to clean and shine it. This also helps cover the scratch more completely.

References

• Mrs. Clean: How to Polish Wood Furniture
• House Cleaning: Furniture Cleaning Tips