How to Remove Glass Rings From Furniture

Glass rings on furniture typically look like round white circles. They are caused by spilling water on the wood or by setting a wet glass on wood furniture; drinks with melting ice cubes cause the worst stains. There are products on the market you can buy to remove the stains. But, if you have mineral spirits on hand, you can use them to get rid of the unsightly glass rings, according to Reader's Digest.

Rubber gloves
Safety goggles
Mineral spirits
Clean, soft cloth
Furniture wax

Instructions

- 1
  Take the piece of furniture outside and away from open flames and sparks. Mineral spirits give off toxic fumes and are also highly flammable. Read and follow the warnings on the mineral spirits container so you can use them safely.
- 2
  Put on the rubber gloves and the safety goggles. Then, dip the cloth in the mineral spirits. Rub the glass rings on the wood furniture to make them disappear. It may take a few minutes of rubbing to erase the stains. Dip the cloth to get more mineral spirits as needed. The chemical will dissolve the wax finish on the wood to remove the spots.
- 3
  Compare the area on the furniture you just cleaned with the surrounding surface. If it looks dull, clean the entire surface with mineral spirits, according to Reader's Digest. Then apply a coat of furniture wax to bring back the shine.

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