How to Remove Water Stains From Wood Furniture With Vaseline
In the normal course of using a piece of wood furniture, it may become water-damaged. Condensation on the bottom of a glass or a small spill that isn't promptly cleaned up may leave white water stains that show up more prominently on darker woods such as alder or walnut.
A cheap and efficient way to remove these water stains is with a petroleum jelly such as Vaseline, which can be purchased at most grocers and drug stores. When applied correctly, there is very little risk of damaging the wood surface and the stains will come out easily.
Things You Will Need
- Sponge
- Vaseline
- Soft cloth
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Dip the corner of a dry sponge into the Vaseline container.
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Apply a thin layer of Vaseline over the surface of the white water stain with the sponge. Let it stand overnight or at least eight hours. The Vaseline will replace the trapped moisture beneath the furniture's surface during this time.
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Wipe the surface of the water stain with a clean soft cloth to remove the Vaseline and examine the area. If the water stain has not disappeared completely, repeat the application of Vaseline. Leave it on for a longer period of time before wiping clean.
The Drip Cap
- In the normal course of using a piece of wood furniture, it may become water-damaged.
- Condensation on the bottom of a glass or a small spill that isn't promptly cleaned up may leave white water stains that show up more prominently on darker woods such as alder or walnut.
- Let it stand overnight or at least eight hours.
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Writer Bio
Chris Hoke is a freelance writer, blogger and musician living in the San Francisco bay area. He began writing professionally in 2005 and his articles regularly appear on EmailServiceGuide.com and Slapstart.com.
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