- 1). Mix equal parts white toothpaste and baking soda in a bowl. Stir to form a paste that will remove water stains. Rub the paste onto the stained portion of the wood table in a circular motion.
- 2). Dampen a cloth with water and wipe off the paste to remove it and any water stain that has lifted.
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Mayonnaise is an effective home remedy for removing water stains from wood.Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty Images
Apply 2 tbsp. of mayonnaise to remaining water stains on the table. Smooth the mayonnaise over the surface before laying a paper towel over the mayonnaise. Allow the mayonnaise to sit on the surface for 15 minutes to draw out the water stain. - 4). Wipe the mayonnaise off the wood table with a clean, dry cloth. Buff the table to remove the water stain.
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Soft cleaning cloths work best on wood.Jupiterimages/Polka Dot/Getty Images
Remove oily residue from the wood with a wood cleaner. After cleaning, dry the table with a dry cloth to remove excess moisture.
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