To lighten the color of the wood itself, a two-part wood bleach is best.

If sanding does not remove the stain, use a wood bleach to lighten the wood before refinishing.

But if the stains have penetrated so deep into the wood that surface sanding does not get them out, chances are you can still get them out with a wood bleach.

Two-Part Bleaches: The two-part commercial wood bleaches are used to lighten or remove the natural color of wood.

After all the shellac is off, you can use a two-part wood bleach to get rid of the water stains and lighten the wood.

The mildest type of wood bleach is oxalic acid, which comes in crystal form and is sold by most paint stores.

If this is not strong enough, try a two-part wood bleach.

Many contain a bleach, or are sold in conjunction with a second product that contains a wood bleach.

You can use a wood bleach to lighten the wood.

A. The best way is to strip off all the finish down to the bare wood and then use a two-part wood bleach to lighten the wood.