HOW TO REMOVE WHITE AND DARK WATER STAINS FROM HARDWOOD FLOORS
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STAINS ARE ONE OF THE MOST FREQUENT DAMAGES THAT HARDWOOD CAN SUFFER. FOR EXAMPLE, WATER CAN LEAVE MARKS ON BEDSIDE TABLES OR COFFEE TABLES. LIKEWISE, WOODEN FLOORS CAN ALSO BE STAINED BY DIFFERENT FACTORS.
How to Clean Water Stains From Wood
Before you clean a stain, it is necessary to know what type of stain it is. If you spilled water on your hardwood floor, you must act immediately to prevent the water from stain the wooden surface. In this way, you must dry the affected area with a soft cloth that can absorb the water without scratching the wood.
WATERMARKS REMOVERS Likewise, when spills are not fresh, you can try with watermarks removers; however, you must the instructions carefully before using them. On the other side, you can remove fresh stains by covering them with a dry cotton cloth, and rubbing it with a hot iron.
HEAT SPOTS Heat stains are caused by cigarettes, hot pans, or other elements that leave brown stains hardwood floor surfaces. These stains cannot be removed with cleaning techniques, and they require restoration. Thus, you should sand the surface.
SAND THE SURFACE
Use a #100-grit sandpaper on the stained area and apply the pressure in the same direction of the wood grain. When the stain is dark, apply a #150-grit sandpaper on the edges of the mark. Next, wipe the area with a lint-free cloth. Once you sand the surface, apply a wood varnish that matches your floor to the top of the affected area.
HOMEMADE WATERMARK REMOVERS ARE EASY TO PREPARE. FIRST, SWEEP OR VACUUM THE FLOOR AND REMOVE DUST. THEN, MIX 1 GALLON OF WARM WATER WITH 1 LITER OF VINEGAR. TEST THE MIXTURE IN AN INCONSPICUOUS CORNER TO CHECK YOUR FLOOR’S REACTION. IT IS BECAUSE RESULTS CAN VARY ACCORDING TO THE DIFFERENT HARDWOOD SPECIES. DAMPEN A CLOTH OR RAG WITH THE MIXTURE AND WIPE THE SURFACE. FINALLY, DRY ANY EXCESS WITH A CLEAN CLOTH.
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