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How do i remove old ink stains from antique oak?

Hello! i’m not really sure how this thing works (i’ve not been on the internet long)…bare with me! i have recently been given and a victorian solid oak desk,that i intend to restore.The top has a few old ink spills/stains.although i usually like the ‘character’ of old furniture,these marks are quite offensive to the eye..i want rid! does anyone know how to remove such stains? or…has anyone used wood bleaches? would these work? cheers,andy

Had a repair shop & worked for several antique dealers.
Have used wood bleaches & well , they bleach wood which is what will happen if you go after the ink with it & barely touch the ink esp if the stains are the same vintage as the piece.
If it is blue ink , it is “modern” & might respond to bleach.
Would try an oxygen bleach rather than a chlorine wood bleach which will really whiten the wood.
Oak will darken over time & bleach will take it beyond it’s natural color
Taking the longer view…….if you try to bleach it out & fail , you are in for a complete refinish.
Anything that starts to dissolve the ink will just make it creep deeper into the wood.
Cannot see the piece & sitting here scratching my head so as not to give bad tips.
OK….Nice old victorian desk
Safest, give it a good cleaning , pastewax, & live w/ the “charm”
A little work , but a place to start & what I would do for the shops on a nice old piece.
Next safest, a restorer kit like Formbys that reduces the existing finish but may also help by getting to any ink that is in the finish.
All out, hand stripping & refinishing.
Makes me cringe , but light sanding may be necessary & you should do the entire top.
Bleach & stain…avoid if possible .
Sounds like a nice desk …be gentle.
Best regards

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