Mayonnaise – First, dip a soft cloth into a jar of real mayonnaise. Calories don’t count for cleaning!
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Remove Drink Rings
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Everything you need to get rid of unwanted circles and keep your furniture looking its best is in your kitchen cabinet. Mayonnaise and white vinegar can get rid of drink rings, and leave your wooden table looking like new. By getting rid of drink rings, you’ll avoid costly furniture replacement down the road, too.
What you'll need
- mayonnaise
- soft cloth
- vinegar
Difficulty: Simple
Time: 15 minutes
View the slideshow above to find out a couple tricks to remove drink rings from your coffee table!
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Lightly rub the ring with the cloth until it is coated with mayonnaise.
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Allow the condiment to sit on the stain overnight.
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In the morning, wipe the mayonnaise away with a clean cloth. The ring should have disappeared.
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To finish the project and restore the table’s shine, polish it with furniture polish.
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White Vinegar – First, mix equal parts white vinegar and vegetable oil in a small bowl.
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Submerge a soft cloth in your mixture and wring it out well.
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Gently wipe the area in the direction of the grain of the wood. Wipe until the ring is gone.
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Re-submerge your cloth as many times as necessary. Let the area fully dry, and then polish the table with furniture polish to restore its shine.
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To avoid this problem next time, offer your friends a coaster with their drink. To make your own DIY wine cork coasters, read: DIY Cork Coasters.
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