Best way to neutralize oxalic acid?

[bluedog225]

I put some oxalic acid on a piece of furniture I am refinishing to remove/lighten some stains (deck cleaner). It caused the stain in that area to be about two shades lighter than the other parts.

What is the best/recommended way to neutralize? I have read that 50% ammonia/water. Also saw mention of baking soda.

I'll have to sand off the poly finish anyway and start over.

Many thanks

tom

[Mrleft8]

Plain water.

[Glen Longino]

Tequila!

[Mrleft8]

Tequila!

No.... Not Ouahaxal acid......"Oxalic acid"

[Keith Wilson]

Vinegar. Yes, it's an acid too, but it works.

[Glen Longino]

No.... Not Ouahaxal acid......"Oxalic acid"

I suspected it along...you're a closet Mexican!

[LongIslandBoy]

Not tryin' to be a wisea**, but wouldn't that info be on the bottle/box/package that the oxalic acid came in?

[C. Ross]

I've seen pictures of mrleft8's and Keith's work. I'd do anything they say, but I've always used baking soda. Dissolve oxalic AND baking soda in distilled water only.

[bluedog225]

Not tryin' to be a wisea**, but wouldn't that info be on the bottle/box/package that the oxalic acid came in?

Thanks. I rinsed with water. Maybe not enough. Package didn't give a lot of detail but it was deck wash.