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How to remove water stains from wood?

Just a small blemish, like a water mark, upon your wood furniture can ruin the appearance of the whole piece. Thank goodness there are some simple, but effective, ways to get rid of those nasty water ring marks. Follow these techniques to remove the water stains, you will be pleasantly surprised at how effective they actually are. After applying these techniques, you will never go back to expensive water stain removers again.

Salt and water

This is an easy way to remove water marks from wood furniture. Pour some salt onto the palm of your hand and slowly add some water. As you are adding the water to the salt, mix it with your finger until it forms a paste. Put the salt and water mixture onto the water stain and with a clean, soft cloth, gently rub the mixture into the watermark, and then wipe away the mixture, the water stain should wipe away with the salt paste. If any signs of the water mark remain, just repeat the process until they disappear.

Mayonnaise

Apply about 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise to the water stain and gently rub with a clean, soft cloth. After rubbing the mayonnaise onto the stain, let it sit for a few hours, or overnight. To keep the mayonnaise from drying out, you can cover it with a cloth or paper towels. You can also place an upside down bowl over the mixture; this will also keep cats and other pets away. After a few hours, or in the morning, simply wipe the mayonnaise away. Like with the salt and water paste, the water stain should wipe away along with the mayonnaise, it should have completely disappeared. If any of the stain remains, repeat the process.

Toothpaste

To remove water marks from your wood pieces, you can dab a little bit of toothpaste onto the mark. Make sure the toothpaste is actually paste and not gel. Gently rub the toothpaste onto the water mark until the stain disappears. Now wipe away any excess toothpaste with another soft, white cloth and the stain should be gone. If any of the stain is left behind, just repeat the process.

Conclusion

Next time you see a water ring stain on your wood table or wood furniture, try some of these techniques and easily restore the beauty to your furniture.

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