Keep your dining room table looking new.
Spills, condensation and leaks are all common threats to dining room tables and other wooden furniture. Water stains are white, waxy looking marks that appear when your table is exposed to too much moisture and no amount of scrubbing seems to get rid of them. Before you consider refinishing the table or, even more drastic, replacing it all together, try a couple of quick, easy and inexpensive solutions using common household items to buff those unsightly water stains away.
Instructions
Olive Oil and Ash Method
1. Create a mixture using 1 tbsp. of wood or cigarette ash and enough olive oil to make a toothpaste-like consistency. Stir until well combined.
2. Scoop some of the ash and oil mixture directly onto the water stain. Spread the mixture until it evenly coats the stain. Allow the mixture to sit for two minutes.
3. Buff the mixture into the stain using a clean cloth. Wipe up the paste and check the stain. If it persists, repeat the process until it disappears.
4. Wipe up all of the remaining oil and ash mixture with a clean cloth. Pour a small amount of wood furniture polish onto a fresh, clean cloth and polish the table.
Iron Method
5. Preheat your iron to a low or medium setting with no steam.
6. Place a clean, dry towel on top of the . Place the iron on top of the towel and move it back and forth for about 20 to 30 seconds.
7. Check the area under the towel. If the stain persists, replace the towel and continue ironing until the stain disappears.
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