How Do You Fix Water Damage On Stained Wood?
Water is one of the most destructive elements in both houses and furniture. It is especially damaging to wood that is highly polished or has a stained finish. There are a variety of “fix-it” solutions—from ingredients found in your refrigerator, to homemade concoctions, to complete wood system refurbishment. Let’s take a look at a sampling of suggestions. Start with the most benign and then try the others. Follow each method with a complete soft furniture waxing using either polish or paste wax. Rub a small amount of petroleum jelly into a white ring and apply it to wood with a white haze or stain that indicates the water has gotten into the wood finish but not deep into the wood. Follow this with a wood polish and soft cloth. For furniture that has a light stain, you can try to rub a cut walnut or Brazil nut into the finish. The oils from the nut are most likely to match blond-stained finishes. Make a paste of mayonnaise and toothpaste and apply it with a soft cloth in a circular mo
