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It is one of those mysterious and sometimes unfair twists of fate that the higher the value that you place on a particular possession, the more likely it is to be marred or damaged. Ok, admittedly that way of thinking is somewhat paranoid and overly suspicious but you have to admit that there are times when it seems rooted in fact. Consider if you will, that brand new piece of fine wooden furniture perhaps a bureau or chest of drawers that you have just purchased and lovingly placed in the appropriate spot in your home. A source of great pride and joy, you can’t help but look fondly upon it and run your hands over it in a proud caress every time you walk by. One day, you cast a casual glance over at your beloved and…what’s this? A suitably large and definitely unsightly stain now hits the once pristine and glossy surface, all this in spite of all the care and attention that you have showered on it! This is a common enough scenario that is played out time and time again, with your valued pieces. Here is what to do in this particular case. Aside from being unsightly, many common stains that occur in the typical household are surprisingly easy to remove in most cases. All that you will need is a few items that are commonly found in your kitchen or tool shed and a bit of elbow grease. Water is a remarkably safe and effective cleaning solution and this should always be your first course of action when dealing with any type of stain. Lemon juice is another commonly used treatment and it is made more effective by the addition of an ingredient that you may not have expected: cigarette ash! Yes, the ashes from cigarettes can actually be of tremendous use in clearing up stubborn stains. A final word of advice: while you may be able to remove many types of common stains safely, you will have to use your own good judgment in determining whether that bit of damage is beyond your capabilities If you slightly suspect that your efforts may cause more harm than good, it would probably be best to leave the stain removal procedure to the experts. | 
