How can I remove an old water stain on my antique bureau?

Pastor John
by Pastor John
  2 answers
  • ☘️ TxBella ☘️ TxBella on Dec 01, 2018

    Hi Pastor John

    There are several ideas you could try but so far my fav has been the mayonnaise.

    Put some mayonnaise ( not miracle whip) on the stain and leave on for approx 15 min. Repeat if it doesn’t work the first time.

    You can also try vinegar but I would be very careful with as not to ruin the wood .

    I’ve had luck with the mayonnaise .


    Then when the stain is out or barely visible I apply old English polish or a light stain to the area and wipe it on allowing it to set for awhile before I buff it in.

    Viola! No more marks!


    I recently had to do this to my daughters headboard , I left my glass of water on the foot of the bed , ouch! Lol It worked beautifully!

    Good Luck ☘️!



  • Deb K Deb K on Dec 01, 2018

    Hi Pastor John, this technique should work

    To remove white rings left by wet glasses on wood furniture, mix equal parts vinegar and olive oil and apply it with a soft cloth while moving with the woodgrain. Use another clean, soft cloth to shine it up. To get white water rings off leather furniture, dab them with a sponge soaked in full-strength white vinegar.