 | Melody Fry and her husband Mike, own Furniture Repair by Fry’s and specialize in repair and restoration of furniture and other wood products. They offer a full range of services from on-site repair of nicks and scratches to complete rebuilding and re-finishing at their shop in Newton, KS. Both Melody and Mike are lifetime residents of the area and have spent their careers in customer service and sales. You can contact them toll free at (877) 283-7655 or e-mail at fryswoodrestoration@cox.net. |
Furniture
2006-04-01 13:20:00
Removing water rings from furniture
I have water rings on my table. How can I remove them?
Answer: For white rings, there are a variety of home remedies that often work: • A paste of olive oil and salt can be applied and then wiped off after two hours. • You can also cover the water mark with mayonnaise and then sprinkle with salt. Rub the mixture until the stain disappears and then buff until dry. • The spot can be rubbed with non-gel toothpaste and baking soda. Buff the spot with a clean, soft cloth and then shine the spot with the meat from a pecan. • After using any of these techniques, check to see if the spot needs re-waxing.Black spots from water damage indicate that the finish has been penetrated and mildew has started to develop. This will require removing the finish and bleaching to remove the mildew.
