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Darned moth on top of soapstone (What a stain)

Post in 'The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces' started by Bub381, Nov 24, 2012.

  1. Bub381 Minister of Fire

    joined: Feb 4, 2011
    841 posts
    Mid-coast Maine
    I can't believe the stain this little moth left.It's about the size of a quarter and dark brown.Urrrr!
    Bub381, Nov 24, 2012
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  2. BrotherBart He Who Moderates

    joined: Nov 18, 2005
    22,174 posts
    Northern Virginia
    Three years ago we were under siege by moths. The stove would collect a dozen a night when they would head for it and get toasted.
    BrotherBart, Nov 24, 2012
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  3. maverick06 Minister of Fire

    joined: Sep 27, 2008
    641 posts
    media, pa
    ugh! I had cabinet moths over the summer, disgusting stuff! Had to throw away everything in my kitchen cabinets.
    maverick06, Nov 24, 2012
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  4. DAKSY Super Moderator

    joined: Dec 2, 2008
    4,034 posts
    Averill Park, NY, on Burden Lake II...
    You can try to "lift' the stain out of the soapstone by soaking a white terry cloth towel with Hydrogen Peroxide & laying it on the stone - WHEN IT'S NOT BURNING. I've had success using this method in the past, on other "soft" stones like marble...It's best to try it on an area that can't be seen - like the rear of the stove. Unfortunately, the towel won't lay there, so it may have to be held by a brick or something heavy. The problem might end up being a larger discoloration from the peroxide, so if you do find that out on the back of the stove, at least it won't be visible...Good luck!
    DAKSY, Nov 24, 2012
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  5. Bub381 Minister of Fire

    joined: Feb 4, 2011
    841 posts
    Mid-coast Maine
    Will try that thanks.It is right on top in back right corner of lid.Thanks all.
    Bub381, Nov 25, 2012
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  6. Bub381 Minister of Fire

    joined: Feb 4, 2011
    841 posts
    Mid-coast Maine
    Oh we got pantry moths from an open bag of birdseed we bought but this could've came from the wood.Either way they're greasy little buggahs.
    Bub381, Nov 25, 2012
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  7. HollowHill Minister of Fire

    joined: Oct 29, 2009
    622 posts
    Central NY
    Shouldn't steel wool take it out? Ask WS.
    HollowHill, Nov 25, 2012
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  8. DAKSY Super Moderator

    joined: Dec 2, 2008
    4,034 posts
    Averill Park, NY, on Burden Lake II...
    Steel wool will remove the buffed finish on the Soapstone, & the stain's probably below that surface. You really wanna draw it out of the stone if you can...
    DAKSY, Nov 25, 2012
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  9. Backwoods Savage Minister of Fire

    joined: Feb 14, 2007
    24,500 posts
    Michigan
    Woodstock recommends removing discoloring (from cooking) by sanding lightly with .0000 steel wool. For removing light scratches, sand lightly with .00 steel wool or 120 grit sandpaper. The surface can then be smoothed with 400 grit sandpaper or .0000 steel wool. (And I wonder is this stain would be similar?)

    Remove dust after sanding with a vacuum cleaner and not a damp cloth. A damp cloth will simply spread it around.
    Backwoods Savage, Nov 25, 2012
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  10. Bub381 Minister of Fire

    joined: Feb 4, 2011
    841 posts
    Mid-coast Maine
    I was kinda hoping to at least burn the moisture part out of it and then treat the coloring with the light sanding etc.
    Bub381, Nov 26, 2012
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  11. Dakotas Dad Minister of Fire

    joined: Mar 19, 2009
    1,212 posts
    Central Kentucky
    I had a couple stains on ours that just went away after a few hot burns...

    Some did not and I resorted to light sanding.. worked fine.
    Dakotas Dad, Nov 26, 2012
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  12. Todd Minister of Fire

    joined: Nov 19, 2005
    8,830 posts
    Lake Wissota
    Woodstock doesn't have the buffed finish like Hearthstone does. I've removed a few stains with fine steel wool and it worked fine.
    Todd, Nov 26, 2012
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  13. dwaynecornhauler Member

    joined: Dec 17, 2009
    48 posts
    Mid-Michigan
    Try lighter fluid when the stove is cool.
    dwaynecornhauler, Nov 26, 2012
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