Michigan State University Extension
Home Maintenance And Repair - 01500432
06/24/03
Wood Furniture - Water Rings, White Haze
Water rings which appear as filmy gray spots are
especially common on furniture. To remove, use one of the
following methods.
Method 1:
Rub with paste wax and 4/0 (very fine) steel wool.
Method 2:
Rub spot lightly with a soft lintless cloth moistened
with camphorated oil. Wipe immediately using a clean
cloth.
Method 3:
Dip a small piece of cheesecloth in hot water to
which two to three drops of household ammonia have been
added. Wring cloth out tightly and rub spot lightly.
This article was written by Anne Field, Extension
Specialist, Emeritus with references from Georgia
Extension bulletin How to Care for Your Furnishings.
This information is for educational purposes only. References
to commercial products or trade names does not imply
endorsement by MSU Extension or bias against those not
mentioned. This information becomes public property upon
publication and may be printed verbatim with credit to MSU
Extension. Reprinting cannot be used to endorse or advertise
a commercial product or company.
MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. Michigan State
University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race,
color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability,
political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status.
Issued in furtherance of MSU Extension work, acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in
cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Thomas G. Coon, Director,
MSU Extension, East Lansing,MI 48824. This information is for educational
purposes only. Reference to commercial products or trade names does not imply
endorsement by MSU Extension or bias against those not mentioned.
This file was generated from data base 02 on 02/04/08.
Data base 02 was last revised on 06/24/03.
For more information about this data base or its contents please contact
strausc@msu.edu .