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In this tutorial, we are going to look at how to remove water stains from lacquered or laminate wood. This is a common problem that affects lacquer or laminate wood and mostly affects the finishes that have aged or cracked. If it is not addressed in good time, it may lead to damage to the furniture and hence, you need to act on these water stains before it is too late.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To remove water stains from lacquered wood, you need to apply the oil displacement method or heat removal. In oil displacement, apply mayonnaise or petroleum jelly to form a 1\/8-inch-thick layer on the stained area and allow it to sit for about 8 to 12 hours. Then, use a damp cloth to wipe excess oil and thereafter spray the lacquered area with furniture oil-based polish and wipe using a dry cloth.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For heat removal, use iron and a damp cloth to remove the stains on the lacquered wood by pressing down the iron on the damp cloth for about 3 to 5 minutes. You can repeat this until there are no stains that are left. We shall discuss this in detail later in this article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lacquer is used in most furniture since they provide an appealing and pleasant finish that is elegant and good for home d\u00e9cor. Lacquer finish also works to protect the wood from damage, but as it gets old, it may crack and become easy to get water stains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Water stains are common in furniture and occur mostly on aged furniture where the finishes may have cracked. This is visible when a glass of water or a mug sits on top of the furniture, hence causing moisture to form around the area. It happens mostly when the utensils placed on top of the finish are still wet and hence can cause rings of water stains to form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nature of water stains<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These water stains can be light or dark. The nature of the water stains is dependent on many factors including the amount of time the water stains sit on the furniture and the age of the finish among other factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Light water stains<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The light water stains, as the name sounds mean the stains are lighter and hence easier to remove. The light water stains form a milky-white stain on the finish but the good news is that you can easily remove the light water stains by applying by use of oil displacement or applying heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dark water stains<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

These are stains that have overstayed on lacquer hence causing a dark substance to form on the surface of the finish. As we mentioned, the light stains are easy to remove and that means, the dark stains may be a bit difficult and may need more work than the light stains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since the dark stains are not easy to remove, as we mentioned, it affects mostly the aged finishes that may have cracked. Therefore, the option is to use wood bleach such as oxalic acid wood bleach by brushing the solution over the entire surface. After the bleach has dried, wash off the surface with a soaked cloth or sponge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Remove water stains from Lacquered wood<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At this point, you should have an idea of how to deal with the water stains that are affecting your lacquered wood, whether dark or light stains. To make it simple for you, you need to apply these methods:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Method 1 \u2013 Oil displacement method<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This is the common way to remove light stains by applying oil-based substances such as petroleum jelly or mayonnaise. With this method, you need to scoop oil with a spoon then apply it on the stained surface to make a 1\/8-inch thickness. After that, allow the oil to stay on the surface for up to 12 hours so that the oil can absorb into the finish and remove the water causing the stain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After 12 hours, use a damp cloth to wipe off excess oil on the surface of the lacquer and then spray the surface with oil-based furniture polish. Lastly, clean the polish by wiping it with a dry cloth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Method 2 \u2013 Heat removal<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This is perhaps the easiest method. With this, you need to place a damp cloth on the area with the stains (ensure that the damp cloth is folded a number of times to form a thick towel), then with a hot iron, press it on the damp cloth for 3 to 5 minutes. Repeat the process as you check the stains until there are no more stains left.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Method 3 \u2013 Using denatured alcohol<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Use a damp cloth with denatured alcohol and wipe the water-stained surface until the stain is gone. This method, however, may only work for light water stains. With this method, the alcohol will evaporate hence leaving a shiny smooth appearance that is free of stain. Repeat this with all the areas that have water stains until all the stains are removed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Method 4 \u2013 Use mineral oil<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Mineral oil is known to be more effective in cutting through stains. For water stains, you will need to apply a more abrasive substance like toothpaste, then mix it with mineral oil and rub it on the stain using steel wool. When using steel wool with this mixture, it is important to be careful not to leave noticeable marks on the lacquer surface. Of course, it is an effective method but you should only apply this if the stain is hard to remove with any other method above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since there are different methods as seen above, it is important to understand the nature of your stain, whether it is dark or light water stains, and to apply the right method that is effective for that particular stain. Of course, all the methods above are effective but suitable for different levels of water stains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Remove water stains from Laminate wood<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Water spots or stains in laminate wood can cause an unpleasant film of white areas similar to that of moisture stops. It is a common problem that is easy to deal with by following the right steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To remove water stains on laminate wood, you will need to mix distilled water with vinegar, then dip a soft cloth in the solution and wipe over the stains. Repeat the process until there are no more water stains on the laminate wood.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As we did mention, this is the simplest method of removing water stains on laminate wood, and this method also applies to laminate floors. To make it even simple, these are the steps and what you will need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What you will need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n