Dampen a corner of a soft towel rubbing the damp area over the scuff.
How to get light scratches out of hardwood floors.
To remove scratches from polyurethane coating moisten a scouring pad with mineral spirits.
This action will remove any.
Wipe the water off the wood with the dry portion of the towel.
Gently rub the moistened pad over the scratched area.
For deeper scratches use lightweight sandpaper on the scratch.
Rub the cleaner over.
How to repair scratched wood.
Light scratches require a different repair approach from deep scratches.
Clean the scratched area.
Over time such polishes can dull and darken the floor eventually requiring removal.
You will want to remove all traces of dust and grime on the floor before you begin any other steps.
Pay close attention to the inside of the crack itself which should be totally free of dirt if possible.
Really get in there.
If you re in a rush you can lick your finger and rub out the most minor surface scratches.
After cleaning the scratched area dampen a rag with water and wipe off any excess cleaner.
Dip a cotton swab into rubbing alcohol and run the swab along the length of the scratch.
For light scratches lightly rub fine steel wool over the scratch.
Wipe the scratch and the surrounding area.
If you re not into the spit shine approach you can clean the area with a dry cloth then rub a fine.
Prep your floor wax.
Apply some rubbing alcohol to a washcloth.
The moisture and pressure may be enough to rub away the scuff.
Simply clean the scratch with a damp cloth dipped in hardwood floor cleaner.
Apply wax or acrylic floor polish over light scratches in hardwood floors but take caution.
Steps to remove the scratch.
Rinse off the cleaner.
Use a soft rag and a bit of hardwood floor cleaner to ensure the floor is clear of any dust or dirt.
Wipe with a clean cloth and allow the area to dry.
Be sure to rub the steel wool along the grain of the wood or you ll have more scratches to repair.