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   JohnWW | Apr 04, 2008 08:52pm | #1

   More details please. The spot appeared only after the Pledge was applied? The water sat for awhile, like under a wet glass and the spot appeared, and the Pledge made it worse? The piece has a smooth glossy finish?

   John White

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   AlisonMcL | Apr 04, 2008 10:44pm | #2

   Hi John,

   Thanks for the prompt reply. The water sat for probably a day, my cat knocked something over while I was at work. When I came home I sprayed pledge and let it sit for about 10 seconds and wiped it off with a paper towel. It appeared to be fine after that. However the next morning there appeared a greyish spot where the water and pledge had been. The finish is not shiny or glossy.

   Thanks, Alison

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   JohnWW | Apr 05, 2008 03:00am | #3

   Alison,The spot is probably caused by water that has gotten into the finish, if it can be gotten back out there is a fairly good chance that there is no permanent damage.First just warm up the area, take a light like a desk lamp, something with a reflector behind the bulb, and place it so that it will shine on the spotted area from about 6 to 8 inches away. The bulb should be a 50 to 60 watt size. You just want to warm the area and let it stay warm for a few hours. You should be able to comfortably hold your hand on the warmed area, since too much heat can damage the finish.If the light doesn't work, you can try to use alcohol to remove the moisture. Get a small can of alcohol from the finishing section of a hardware. Don't use a medicinal or rubbing alcohol they contain water, you want the pure stuff.Try the alcohol on a hidden area of the cabinet to see if it quickly softens the finish, if it does, don't use it on the spot and get back to me.If, as is more likely, the alcohol doesn't affect the finish, dampen a cloth with the alcohol and gently rub it on the spot for a minute and see if it is having an effect. If the spot is diminishing refresh the pad to keep it damp and continue to rub. The alcohol is also a solvent and it will remove wax and dirt as you work on the spot, so you may have to wipe down the entire top to even things out.Let me know if you have any luck.John White

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   AlisonMcL | Apr 06, 2008 03:00am | #4

   Thanks John!!