I've tried so many things, but how do I remove this stain from my laminate?

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I don't know what this stain is. It came with my unit. At first I thought it was paint, so I tried paint thinner, that didn't work. I tried acetone (i.e. nail polish remover), rubbing alcohol, vinegar, CLR, Amonia, and Soap & Water., I've used pine cleaner. I've tried all of these multiple times and it's driving me crazy that this stain won't leave. Getting new laminate is also not an option as it's too costly and stupid to get all new laminate for a stain that should be removable. Additional ideas would be appreciated, or products you may just as well. Thanks.

Update:

For the record this is laminate flooring right by the bathroom entrance.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

This looks like a water mark. Google how to remove water stains - there are a lot of ideas, but using a warm iron and a cotton pad seems to work.

18 gibbs 20 · Answer

It may not be a stain sitting on the top to be removed. It may be actual damage. I suspect if it wasn't before it is now after all the products you've applied. If it was real wood it would be time to sand and refinish. You can't do that with laminate so you're stuck if you can't replace those sections.

Karen L · Answer

I can't tell if this is laminate flooring or laminate countertop, or what might have caused that damage. My guess, though, is that either way there's no fix except replacement. Once certain things happen to laminates of either kind there is no way to restore the original surface.

Susie · Answer

I couldn’t get mine out either, so sorry I don’t have an answer.    But I use a couple of decorative glass counter savers to cover a couple of stains I couldn’t remove.  They can be used as trivets for hot pans or cutting boards. I will still use them when I get new countertops.

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I've tried so many things, but how do I remove this stain from my laminate?

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