How do I Remove Water Marks from Wood?
For the most part, wood furniture is easy to maintain. We do, however, need to ensure that liquids are not spilled, because they can cause discoloration. If you’ve ever spilled or dripped on wood, you may have noticed it turning white afterwards. This is a water mark. Many people think irreparable damage has been done to their furniture, but this isn’t necessarily true. In many cases removing water marks from wood is easily corrected if one acts quickly enough. As soon as the damage occurs, take a soft cloth and softly buff. Don’t apply too much pressure as you don’t want to work the water into the wood. Use just enough pressure to wipe the stain off the surface. If minor damage has been done, however, try buffing the stain with an oil-based furniture polish. Read the label to be sure the product can be used for this type of stain and with your particular finish. A cloth diaper works best for polishing wood because it doesn’t leave much lint behind. When rubbing the stain, do your best
