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Frances Kay Grillo Harrelle
on May 18, 2017

If its possible you can sand off the water marks and stain the wood. Or trying painting the item a different color.

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William
on May 18, 2017

White toothpaste (not gel), a damp cloth, and toothbrush. Put a dab of toothpaste on the cloth and rub the water marks. Use a damp toothbrush in the rough areas.

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Dianna Gray Beaty Ravencraft
on May 23, 2017

try steel wool

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Charlotte
on May 23, 2017

Apply a generous amount of butter and let it sit for 24 hours. Remove with cloth or paper towel. This works for water rings on stained wood - not sure it will work on "rough" wood.

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Kathy
on May 25, 2017

Try the steel wool first then use an oil for wood.

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Rick
on May 25, 2017

Thanks

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Michelle Leslie
on Dec 1, 2020

Hi Rick, apply a dab of mayonnaise with a soft cloth and rub it into the grooves with a toothbrush. Leave it on for an hour or two (or even overnight) and wipe and buff with a soft, clean cloth until. If the watermark is quite deep, dip a rag into a mild solvent such as mineral spirits or odorless paint thinners. Squeeze the excess out and then rub gently until the stain is gone. Best of luck

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How do you get watermarks off rough surface wood?

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