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    Apr 27, 2007, 05:28 AM
    Water Mark on Light Oak Furniture
    I have a light oak sideboard which now has a water mark ring caused by a vase of flowers very slowly leaking out of the bottom of the vase.

    Any ideas how to get rid of this ring? I have tried soapy water but to no effect.

    The surface is not varnished, merely oiled.
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    Apr 27, 2007, 08:00 AM
    If the wood was oiled and not varnished the water has gotten under the oil. Before you try anything drastic try rubbing the spot with a terricloth towel and cigarette or cigar ash. It will act as a very fine abrasive.
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