How to Get Water Stains Out of Baseboards

Iron Method

• 1

  Cover the soleplate of a warm iron with a clean, thick towel.

• 2

  Place the towel-covered iron onto the baseboard water stain and hold it there for approximately 5 seconds.

• 3

  Remove the iron. The heat from the iron is likely to draw the moisture from the baseboard, which will remove the stain.

• 4

  Polish the baseboard with furniture polish to restore its luster.

Polish Cleaners

• 5

  Make your own water-stain-removal polish. There are several options for this type of polish. Mix 1 tablespoon of baking soda with 1 teaspoon of water to form a paste. Another option is to mix 1 teaspoon of salt with a few drops of water. A ready-made polish you can use for this task is non-gel toothpaste.

• 6

  Dip a clean, soft cloth into the polish and use it to rub the polish onto the water stain.

• 7

  Wipe off the polish with a damp cloth.

• 8

  Shine the baseboard with furniture polish.