how do I get the white stain from water off of my wood dining table?

Question

A hot cup of coffee was put on my oak table and has left a white mark the size of the bottom of the cup .

Answer 1

If this is a genuine wood taple top, and not a laminate, then the 'stain' is actually excess moisture in the finish... and its pretty easy to take care of...

Just take a hair dryer, and on low heat setting, gently wave it back and forth over the 'stain'. The heat will cause the excess moisture in the finish to evaporate. Do not let the blow dryer remain blowing at one area too long, or it will soften the finish.

There are chemicals you could use to work on this stain, but Ive found the hair dryer to work pretty well... I can normally have a stain like this out, in a matter of minutes. Hehhe... just be careful not to touch the surface til after it has cooled!

Good Luck!