Water/heat marks on oak table

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Hairybaker · 27/03/2023 15:58

Anyone have any advice on how to get rid? Should I sand it? I’m not sure if they are water marks or hot mug marks!

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rbe78 · 27/03/2023 16:29

Sanding it and refinishing it would be the nuclear option. Try mayonnaise first (yes really!) - coat the stains in mayo with some kitchen roll and leave it overnight, then rub away with a soft cloth the next day. Give it a polish and the marks should be reduced.

This is supposed to be good too, but I've not tried it:
https://www.lakeland.co.uk/23955/guardsman-water-ring-remover-cloth?src=gfeed&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI9sTlpbb8_QIVCJftCh0WmQvxEAQYAyABEgKsqfD_BwE

Guardsman Wood Surface Water Ring Remover Cloth | Lakeland

Stops blemishes spoiling the look of your furniture and lift stains and ringmarks made by heat, water and alcohol with the water ring remover cloth.

https://www.lakeland.co.uk/23955/guardsman-water-ring-remover-cloth?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI9sTlpbb8_QIVCJftCh0WmQvxEAQYAyABEgKsqfD_BwE&src=gfeed

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Hairybaker · 03/04/2023 12:44

Just wanted to say thank you as I tried the mayo and it has worked!!!

I put a bit too much on one area (or maybe left it on too long) and it’s gone a bit dark but the rest of table where I just used a small amount looks perfect so thank you!

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