If the wood has a good finish (don't
try on bare wood), mix equal parts of baking soda and regular white,
non-gel toothpaste. Lightly dampen corner of a clean, soft white cloth
with water and dip into the paste. With circular motion gently buff the
marks for a few minutes. Wipe area clean, and buff to a shine. Follow
with furniture polish. (If rings remain after buffing five minutes or
so, they may have penetrated the wood; you might have to refinish the
piece). If that doesn't work, dip a cloth in vegetable oil, then in
cigarette ashes, then rub it over the mark. Another method is to rub
real mayonnaise onto the stain, allow to sit overnight, then wipe with a
dry towel. This is an old wood workers trick to renewing damaged wood furniture.
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Guide created: 02/04/07 (updated 11/25/08)


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