When I place magazines/newspapers on my pine table, they stick to it. what do i do?

Question

How can i clean the table safely?

Answer 1

Don't place them on your table.  Put a doily or place mat on the table and put the mail on that.

Answer 2

Just clean off with a damp rag soaked in warm water.Dampness causes sticking,so keep your room well ventilated.

Answer 3

The first answerer was correct in that humidity is the most likely cause... other than spilled drinks !!

As to CLEANING the table, I'd use a bucket of diluted Murphy's Wood-soap and a sponge.  After you've cleaned off the magazine residue, dry thoroughly.

On my furniture, I use paste-wax (SC Johnson's)... it leaves a SLICK and dry surface.  I had the same problem with the high-humidity here in the Philippines, but the wax solved the problem.