water stains on walnut speaker cabinets

[Matt Zack]

Can anyone provide me with a method to remove some water stains from the tops of walnut stereo speaker cabinets? I was going to try using 400 grit sandpaper or perhaps a scraper, but wanted to see if someone might have a "professional solution". I have plenty of stains and cleaners.... I just don't know the best way to successfully correct my problem. Thanks in advance. Matt

[nospambob]

[FMB]

I thought I heard somewhere where the use of vinegar and an iron would do something to cure that, but I wanted to know for sure so I went searching at GoodHousekeeping.com. From there, it took me to Dear Heloise, and there found the following;

Q: Will mayonnaise or toothpaste erase water marks on wooden furniture?

A: Yes, in many instances. Treat milky rings as soon as you see them. Dip a slightly damp cotton cloth in a dollop of real mayonnaise mixed with ashes (cigar or cigarette) and gently rub the mark. Or, make a half-and-half mixture of toothpaste and baking soda. Use a damp cloth to gently rub the paste over the whitish marks. You may have to do this several times to eliminate the rings. Polish the furniture as you normally would.

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I'm not sure if you want to try that in a very visible stain or do one of those 'out of the way' stains as a test. Or maybe not at all. LOL Good luck.