Thread: Any Tips For Oil Stains??

I have a problem.

I've renovated an old house, and in one of the rooms I've put in a beautiful beech floor (quite early on). Unfortunately, while I've been getting on with the rest of the house, I used it as a storage area. During that time, some animal-grooming tea tree oil has spilled (I know, I know), and left quite a large stain... right in the middle (obviously it couldn't have been somewhere discreet!).

The trouble is, when I've finished the work in the room, I was just going to sand it and treat it with something that would maintain the pale natural colour. The mark is really dark, and I have no idea how deep it's soaked in. :confused:

I've had a couple of goes with some white spirit and wire wool, but it doesn't seem to be having any effect at all. I went with that as a guess, but I don't want to keep doing it too much, incase I create an even bigger problem. It does seem to be making the surrounding wood paler, and I realise I could end up making a right mess!!

Has anyone got any advice??

Lisa