Cleaning Antique Furniture
If we're not careful with our beverages, we can cause damage to those things that mean the most to us. Before you put a beverage down on an antique table, be sure to use a coaster or you risk leaving a water mark behind on the wood. If this happens to you, you can clean antique furniture of these marks if you act quickly. You have several options for removing water marks from wood. Mayonnaise left on the stain overnight is usually enough to remove the stain as is a white, non-gel toothpaste. If you can get to the mark immediately, try to dry it with a hair dyer first. If you are unsure about using any of these products on your wood, test it on a hidden area before starting.