White stains. Lightly-colored marks, typically in the shape of rings, are caused by the bottoms of cold glasses or hot plates and mugs resting on a wood surface.

The appeal of white wood floors—relaxed but refined, a not-too-blank canvas for showing off one's furnishings and antiques—is stymied only by a justified fear of keeping them clean. It's hard ...

Soft woods such as clear white pine soak up stain like a sponge. You can end up with a huge mess of blotchy stained wood in seconds unless you know what to do and take all the steps necessary to ...

Light water stains: Light water stains appear white or light-colored, and may have a cloudy appearance. These are newer stains, where the water has only affected the finish of the wood or the ...

If you have water marks or white stains on your wood table, chances are they’ve only ruined the finish of the wood. “White rings on wood furniture reflect the moisture that has soaked into the ...

White water stains often appear when moisture is trapped in the wood's finish. Not only do water stains look unsightly, they can be tricky to remove without ruining surfaces too.

Many buyers are seeking a move-in-ready home that reflects the modern aesthetic of clean white woodwork. But some homes, especially Craftsmans and Victorians, can dazzle with stained wood.

Q. My dining table has a dark finish. I put on a tablecloth and place setting plates for a dinner party. When dinner and dessert were over and I picked up the cloth, there was a white stain on the ...

Stained wood cabinets. You will want to thoroughly clean and oil your stained wood cabinets once or twice a year. Clean them with a mixture of seven-eighths distilled white vinegar and one-eighth ...