"Dennis Obrien" wrote in message
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Hey, does anyone out there know how to remove white water and heat
stains from oak furniture??
At one time I knew how to easily do this, but I seem to have
forgotten.
I would appreciate it if anyone can clue me in, short of refinishing
the entire thing.
Thanx, Dennis


Hello,

For white water rings you can:

- apply an oily substance like mayonnaise, peanut butter, or furniture
polish. This hides the stain rather than remove it but it doesn't hurt the
finish.

- carefully wipe the stain with an alcohol dampened cloth. It is wiped
quickly and carefully just enough to leave a vapor trail on the finish. It
is best to do this in a low humidity environment so you don't cause a bigger
problem. It works immediately but if you over do it, you will be removing
the finish. This does not work on varnish or polyurethane.

- mist on some blush eliminator if you have a lacquer finish.

- abrade the surface with things like cigar ash, pumice, rottenstone, or
MicroMesh. I am not very big on this technique since it removes the finish.

Except for the first method, you will need to adjust the sheen after you
use them.

Heat damage may look the same as a water ring but can be much deeper in
the finish. Sometimes leaving it alone for some time works but you could
try any of the above methods.

Good Luck.