Today I decided to sand and stain a desk that I’ve had for some time. It was my first time using wood stain, and I think I did a pretty good job. I used a rose-wood stain, water based, water soluble. However, I think I may have used too much stain. I tried using mineral spirits to remove some of the excess, but that didn’t work too well. Is there any way to remove extra water base wood stain without sanding? I’m pretty sure there is too much, because if I run my nail along the surface, it leaves a mark, as if it’s painted and I can’t make out the wood grain very well. Thank you for any help.