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How do you get water stains out of hardwood floors?

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Make a paste of baking soda and water. Rub the paste into the stain using a microfiber cloth and leave for 24 hours. Apply furniture polish and leave to dry overnight.

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One may also ask, how do you remove dark stains from wood?

Herein, what causes dark stains on hardwood floors? They are a result of the chemical reaction between iron, water, and wood tannins. These stains may appear when remnants of abrasive minerals were left on the hardwood before the water-based finish was applied. Tannic Acid Discoloration – Tannic acid is a specific type of tannin found in trees.

Likewise, people ask, how does bleach remove water stains from wood?

Remove Dark Water Stains With a Bleach Solution

  1. Create a solution of 50-percent cool water and 50-percent bleach.
  2. Lightly apply the solution to the wood stains with a dense sponge. Do not drench the wood.
  3. Allow the bleached wood to fully dry. …
  4. Assess the results.

How do you get black stains out of oak?

How to remove black spots from oak wood

  1. Unappealing black spots can easily be formed on oak wood floors.
  2. Oak wood naturally contains a very high amount of tannic acid. …
  3. Spray WOCA Tannin Spot Neutralizer evenly on the stain directly from the bottle. …
  4. Wipe with cloth wrung in lukewarm water.

Will vinegar remove wood stain?

Pour vinegar on the stain and brush it with a stiff brush. Let the vinegar work for several minutes, then rinse off and let the wood dry. If the stain is still visible, it can sometimes be removed by bleaching with oxalic acid, sold at some paint stores and home centers.

Can you strip off stain on wood?

Removing wood stain can be an involved process since it absorbs into the grain of the wood. … So, technically you must first use the chemical stripper to clear away the varnish (and some of the stain will lift, too), then sand away a thin layer from the surface of the wood to remove most of the stain.

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Hi, my name is Andres. Over the last 25 years, I’ve had the privilege of helping thousands of my friends and neighbors get the most sparkling carpets and rugs they’ve ever seen. In fact, many tell me they love taking their shoes off and rubbing their toes in the soft, fluffy carpet after they get the most thorough cleaning ever! They told me they wanted more… and I’m giving it to them!

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