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ELI5 Why does using a tea towel and an iron help remove burn marks on a wooden table?

Recently I burned my table when I put down a paper plate with hot food on it. After watching some videos I tried "ironing" the wood with a tea towel over top. I used a little bit of steam and sure enough, it worked. However, in none of the videos I watched, did they explain why this works. so what is happening exactly that is causing the fix?
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It doesn't remove burn marks, it releases moisture trapped in the finish. When you put a hot plate down it softens the finish and moisture gets trapped. Heating it up with the iron softens it again, releasing it.