I have an antique oak dresser with a dark water stain- what can I do?

Question

My grandson set a glass of water on dresser over night.  Have  tried toothpaste, Vaseline, coconut oil, mayo, no success.  And other suggestions.

Janet Pizaro · Answer

Try opening a walnut and rub that into the stain.

William · Answer

Bleaching is just about the only way to remove black water stains short of totally refinishing the piece. Sprinkle a generous amount of the Barkeeper's Friend cleanser into a glass or ceramic mixing bowl (the Oxalic Acid it contains can discolor metals) and make a fairly thick paste by adding water.

If you wish, you can first apply a small amount to an inconspicuous area of the wood surface, to make sure it does not have a negative affect.

You can apply it with a disposable paint brush, covering the entire stain, and then let it sit until it dries out.

At that point, you can add another application on top of the first one. It generally takes a few applications, although you should see the stain growing lighter each time. In the event you see no change after several applications, might be better removed with hydrogen peroxide, or regular bleach.

Shoshana Hoffman · Answer

Bar Keeper's Friend is a good bet. Best of luck!!

Sy Berry · Answer

that is wood mold, use vinegar to soak in, place a paper towel with vinegar , just about the size of the stain, pour vinegar onto the papertowel and let set, keep wet....then after 5 to 10 minutes add baking soda and wipe clean, then use endust to seal the bleached area.

Susan · Answer

Place towel on top and lightly iron it.

Lady Suzane Myles · Answer

Fold and place a white T Shirt over the stain then iron it with a warm iron

Desertcat lady · Answer

Rub may o on it let stand a while, wipe off

Connie Siebert · Answer

Rub mayonaise on it. This was in an old Household book of my Mothers. Others have tried it and it worked.

Donna Kitchen · Answer

Have u considered painting? This was my mess....top L if desk..This is my new buffet

William · Answer

If the area is lighter than the rest of the table use some Old English Polish. Comes in different shades for different wood colors.....https://www.google.com/#q=old+english+polish&tbm=shop&*

Mark Alan Donaldson · Answer

Seeing as it is only Water, It should dissipate on it's own after just a few days,.

Dianne Christensen · Answer

We always use Howard's Restore A Finish for water marks. Works like a charm especially with recent water marks.

Bernadette Staal · Answer

I would love to know which option you decided to go with. I love old oak and I would never dream of painting it.

Gammaconley · Answer

My mom taught me to rub cigarette ashes into the stain. The ash is "superdry" and that will pull the trapped moisture out. We just take a soft rag and rub it around in the ashtray and then lightly rub the stain. Voila! No more mark. Works on all woods.

Johnavallance82 · Answer

You need to dry the stain out - not put more wet item onto it. Place clean towl or linen over stain and then use a warm iron or a hairdryer or use something like Shake & Vac on it or other powder to draw out the damp.

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