I think I've ruined my table - help!

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I've noticed these light coloured spots on my oak table. There is also a streak of lighter colour as well. It's all appeared in the last few days, I don't know what they are or where they have come from but I need to get rid of them.
How can I remove/cover them?
I saved up for ages for this table I've only had it for 3 months I'm gutted

Your best bet is to consult a French polisher, who will know what the finish is on the wood, and be able to advise you accordingly. Otherwise you capsule cause further damage. Yellow pages usually has plenty listed.

they look like water spots to me. Is it waxed/oiled in any way?

A light sand and a re-wax with some light coloured wax will probably sort it out.

Thanks for you replies.
It's definitely not waxed but could possibly be oiled.
I did wonder about a light sand but thought i might end up making it worse and scratching it badly.

if it's solid you can sand it, if it's veneered you can't.

Looking at the grain pattern on the ends will tell you.

Veneer is not oiled. I don't know, but it might be that oil weakens the glue.

Yours looks to me to be solid. As it is fairly new, start by asking the retailer/importer/maker

We have this exact problem!!!!!

Got some oak veneer (unvarnished) furniture from Habitat the other week and they have these white marks on. Very odd. Can't think anything has spilt on them.

Don't try the 'iron' fix - it didn't work on our furniture. Did on a friend's table though. You basically iron the marks (tea towel under the iron).