How to Remove Glass Rings From a Leather-Top Desk

Published: Oct 18, 2010
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

Things You Will Need

  • Cloths
  • White vinegar
  • Sponge
  • Towel

The moisture beads up and rolls down the glass landing on the area around the cup. If you do not remove the moisture quickly, it will leave a water ring.

  1. Wipe the leather top desk with a dry cloth to remove surface dust, dirt and other debris.

  2. Dampen a clean cloth with water. Blot the glass rings with the cloth. Dampen the leather with the water. Allow the desk to air-dry. If the water rings are still visible, continue with the remaining steps.

  3. Saturate a sponge in white vinegar. Wring out the excess vinegar so the sponge is damp but not dripping wet.

  4. Rub the glass rings with the sponge. Saturate it in the vinegar and wring out the excess liquid when it becomes dry.

  5. Continue rubbing the desk until the glass water rings are no longer visible. Wipe the desk with a damp cloth and dry with a towel.

Tips

Rub mayonnaise onto the water rings for several seconds. Allow the mayonnaise to sit on the leather-top desk for two hours. After the allotted time has passed, wipe the mayonnaise off with a damp cloth.

Amanda Flanigan

Amanda Flanigan began writing professionally in 2007. Flanigan has written for various publications, including WV Living and American Craft Council, and has published several eBooks on craft and garden-related subjects. Flanigan completed…

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