How do I get rid of the white spots caused by water on wood?

Question

I don't actually know that this is what it is. I had someone house sitting for me and when I came back there were these little white spots on the coffee table and a small semi circle. How do I get rid of them?

Answer 1

Since you don't know what caused them, I suggest Howards Restore A Finish or Fornbey's Furniture Cleaner. Both are under $5 at the Home Depot or Lowes in the paint/stain aisle. You can get Howards either in clear or to match the wood stain. Neither will damage the finish, both are easy to use and should remove the discoloration and leave a nice shine.

Answer 2

I just got rid of a huge water/heat spot on my wood end table caused by my humidifier. Do NOT use steam on the iron setting, simply turn the iron on and I used a plan white towel. I ran the iron WITHOUT steam just heat, over the towel which was over the very large white heat/water stain. I had to do it on two separate days so I didn't ruin the wood. It took the entire stain out of the wood and all I had to do was use a good furniture wax, and you can't even see that there was a problem. So glad I found this trick out.

Answer 3

HERE WE HAVE A PRODUCT CALLED"CILLIT BANG" WHICH IS FOR BATHROOMS N' THE SALT LEFT ON THE WALLS AFTER SHOWERIN',THERE MUST BE SMTH SIMILAR THERE.

Answer 4

It has been my experience when that happens you need to care for it right away. While it is damp. I take a dry hot iron ,put cotton sheeting folded a few times and carefully iron it out. the cloth soaks it up. I usually have success. Be careful not to let the iron scorch the wood. You can also use a cotton towel. I am not sure what to do after the spots are dry.

Answer 5

The spots are caused by water vapor getting trapped under the finish. There are several professional products made by different company's that remove them. A very good one is *no blush* by behlins available through woodworkers supply on-line.
The trick is you need a combo of chemicals that remelt your finish but also slow the drying time down to allow the vapor to escape.
I am a furniture repair tech for a large furniture co.

Answer 6

Rub mayonnaise into water marks on wood furniture. Let set for an hour; wipe clean. Repeat as necessary. Polish surface once spot disappears.

Answer 7

A soft wet cloth and salt. Sprinkle salt on the spots and rub gently with the cloth. Good-by water marks. I've even used this method on wooden doors at the front of a house. It doesn't harm the wood at all. Good luck, I know you musta been pissed.

Answer 8

Here is a website on how to remove water marks on wood furniture . Some of the remedies are:
Peanut Butter
Ashes
Mayonnaise
Toothpaste
Iron
http://www.ehow.com/tips_10744.html

Answer 9

There is a "scratch cover" sold in hardware and grocery stores for about $4. I can't remember the name of it just now. It is a liquid in about an 8 oz, bottle, dark in color, put it on with a sponge or old towel. Works pretty good ! Old English I think is the brand name.

Answer 10

It is a result of poor polishing work.
Get the furniture re-polished with proper materials from a skilled person.
Take precautionary measures anyway by using a glass or talc sheet under the water ware.