How To Get Dark Stains Off Hardwood Floors

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How to get dark stains off hardwood floors.

To remove dark water stains from wood floors you have two options. In order to create the solution you have to make a mixture of one part bleach and four parts water. The result should then be sprayed and wiped onto the exposed surface of the floor. Soak a cloth and apply to the dark water stain and allow 5 to 10 minutes for it to work.

Make your own hardwood floor cleaning solution by mixing a cup of white vinegar into a bucket of warm water. Bleach might have been used to remove the stains from your white clothing but it can do a great job at removing hardwood floor stains as well. Use this solution to scrub at the stains. Test an application of hydrogen peroxide in an inconspicuous area of the floor.

Then scrub it into the stain using a circular motion. Dip a clean toothbrush into the bleach and swirl it around. Hydrogen peroxide will lighten the stain with successive applications. Scrub the bleach into the stain with a toothbrush.

You can dilute the peroxide with water at first working up to a stronger solution if needed. Soak a piece of cloth in hydrogen peroxide and place over the stain overnight or at least 8 hours during the day. Hydrogen peroxide is also suitable for removing the dark stains and the lingering smell on hardwood floors. Another option is to combine vinegar with baking soda to make a paste.