How do you safely remove deep set water ring stains from a varnished dark solid wood coffee table top?

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Someone placed a hot wet coffee mug directly onto our solid oak table leaving an ugly cloudy white ring stain trapped underneath the top finish layer. How do you draw out the trapped moisture?

HandyMan · Answer

The cloudy white discoloration is moisture trapped within the upper microscopic layers of the protective wax or varnish finish. Mix equal parts standard white toothpaste (non-gel) with baking soda rub the paste gently across the white ring stain using a soft damp cloth then buff dry and wax.

How do you safely remove deep set water ring stains from a varnished dark solid wood coffee table top?

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