How to Remove Water Spots from Wood

There are various home remedies that you can use to remove water spots from wooden table tops or wooden floors. There are various commercial cleaners available for removing water spots from wood. However, most of these commercial cleaners are expensive. Some commercial cleaners can remove the water spots on any wood surface but leave a different kind of stain in the long run. You can use various chemical solutions that you can normally find in your home in removing water spots from wood, no need to purchase a commercial cleaner. Below are the materials that you need along with the instructions on how to remove water sports from wood. 

Step 1-Use of Dry Heat

Dry heat works best to eliminate fresh water spots. Use a cloth or paper towel to immediately dry any standing water. Follow-up with the use of a hair dryer set at high heat to dry the area. Hold the hair dryer about 6 inches away from the spot and work the dryer back and forth. An alternative way is to use a clothes iron at a no-steam setting. Cover the water spot with a cloth towel and rub the iron over the towel for a few seconds. Continue the process until water spot is removed.

Step 2-Use of Mayonnaise and Baking Soda

The use of mayonnaise and baking soda mixture is effective in removing water spots on any wood surface. Mayonnaise and baking soda are not damaging to wood. Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise over the water spot then sprinkle baking soda on top of the mayonnaise. The baking soda helps activate the effect of the mayonnaise. Let the mayonnaise and baking soda mixture sit in the water spot area for a few hours. Wipe off the mixture from the water spot area using a clean, dry wash cloth.

Step 3-Use of Toothpaste and Baking Soda

You can also use a non-gel, white toothpaste to remove water stains. Non-gelatinous toothpaste has an absorbing effect when applied on wood surfaces. Make a paste of toothpaste and baking soda. Put a portion of the paste into a clean cloth and rub it over the water spot area in a gentle circular motion. Remove the paste from the wood and apply furniture polish.

Step 4-Use of Fine-Grain Steel Wool

The use of a fine-grain steel wool is effective in removing water spots and does not damage the wood surface. Simply wipe the water spot or stain with the steel wool gently in circular motions. Use a wood polish on table countertops or wax on floors to follow-up the process. This will bring back the shine of the wood.

Step 5-Use of Hydrogen Peroxide

Hydrogen peroxide is effective in eliminating water spot as has an evaporating effect when applied. Simply wet a cloth with hydrogen peroxide and lay it on stain for half an hour.