How to Remove Water Marks from Furniture
Someone forgot to use a coaster? Get rid of that unsightly white stain by using these methods.
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You Will Need
- A rag
- Toothpaste
- Baking soda
- A small bowl
- ½ tsp. mayonnaise
- Ashes from cigars, cigarettes, or burnt paper
- Furniture polish
Steps
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Step 1
Dampen a rag
Dampen a rag and wring out the excess water.
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Step 2
Mix toothpaste and baking soda
Mix a paste of equal parts toothpaste and baking soda in the small bowl.
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Step 3
Gently rub into stain
Gently rub the paste into the stain with the damp rag.
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Repeat this process if it doesn't all come out the first time.
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Step 4
Try mayonnaise and ashes paste
Mix ½ teaspoon mayonnaise with enough ashes to make a thick paste.
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Step 5
Rub the stain
Dip the rag into the paste and rub the watermark until the stain disappears.
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A black stain means the stain has penetrated beyond the finish into the wood and will need to be stripped, sanded, and refinished.
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Step 6
Wipe off paste and polish
Wipe off the paste and polish the furniture as you normally would.
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