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How to Remove Water Stains From Maple Wood

Used for constructing a variety of different things, from baseball bats to furniture, maple wood is known for its light weight and decorative wood grain. Maple wood furniture is easy to maintain, but all it takes is for someone to forget a coaster or a careless spill to leave a nasty water stain on this wood. If a water stain is marring the aesthetics of your maple furniture, the solution is fortunately a quite simple one.

Things You'll Need

  • Clean cloth
  • Mayonnaise
  • Furniture polish
  • White toothpaste
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Instructions

  1. Remove the Stain With Mayonnaise

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      Wipe up any present moisture with a soft clean cloth.

    • 2

      Dip a clean cloth into mayonnaise and massage it into the stained area.

    • 3

      Leave a thick layer of mayonnaise covering the stain.

    • 4

      Wipe away excess mayonnaise after it has set overnight with a soft clean cloth.

    • 5

      Polish the wood with furniture polish to restore its shine.

    Remove the Stain With Toothpaste

    • 6

      Apply white nongel toothpaste to a clean soft cloth.

    • 7

      Coat the stain with a thin layer of the toothpaste by applying it gently with the cloth.

    • 8

      Allow the toothpaste to sit on the stain for two to three minutes.

    • 9

      Wipe away the toothpaste with clean dry cloth, rubbing gently to help lighten stubborn areas.

    • 10

      Polish the wood with furniture polish once the stain is gone.