How to Remove White Rings From Furniture

White rings on furniture don't always occur because someone sets a drinking glass down on your wood furniture without using a coaster. Any steamy or hot item will leave white rings or smudges on your wood, such as a takeout box of hot pizza. Removing the unsightly stains can be difficult and many people resort to covering them with coffee table books, doilies and table runners. There are easy methods to remove white rings from your valuable wood furniture using a few household products. Does this Spark an idea?

Instructions

Baking Soda Method

1

Make a paste of 1 tbsp. baking soda and 1 tsp. water in a small cup or bowl. Baking soda is found on the baking aisle of your grocery or discount store.

2

Rub the paste into the white ring or stain on your furniture using a soft, clean cloth. Use a circular motion and continue rubbing until the ring is gone.

3

Remove the remaining paste with a slightly damp cloth, and then buff the area with a dry cloth until all the moisture is gone.

Petroleum Jelly Method

4

Apply a layer of petroleum jelly to the watermark or ring, as suggested by the Reader's Digest website.

5

Allow the petroleum jelly to stay on the area overnight, or for at least eight hours.

6

Wipe away all the petroleum jelly and the water ring should be gone.

Toothpaste Method

7

Apply a coating of toothpaste to the white ring on your wood furniture. Make sure it is not gel toothpaste.

8

Rub the toothpaste into the white ring with a soft cloth--a t-shirt or cleaning towel will work well.

9

Wipe the toothpaste off the area with a slightly damp cloth. Let the area dry.

10

Apply some furniture polish to the previously stained area.