


I recently bought a dining set of unfinished, softish wood- it might be pine, I’m not completely sure. One chair has a faded black stain on the seat. I’m not sure what made the stain, but is there any way to try to lighten the stain without damaging the wood? My Mom suggested bleach, but I’m worried it’ll harm the wood. I’d eventually like to stain the chairs, but I don’t want to seal in the stain.
This website is a godsend! I will try Dawn, then sanding, then the bleach. Thank you!