Hardwood Floor Black Water Stain Removal

November 02, 2022

How To Remove Water Stains From Wood

COIT guide on how to remove water stains from wood

When you have hardwood floors in your home, you probably try to keep them as clean as possible for as long as you can, right? One of the most common spills that can coat your wood floors comes in the form of water. If you're wondering how to remove water stains from wood, check out COIT's step-by-step guide below.

Remove Dark Water Stains From Wood

Remove dark water stains from wood. Experts have suggested some best methods for removing dark stains from wood. Removing Dark Water Stains From Wood

To remove dark stains from wood, apply a mixture of bleach and water. Mix equal amounts of bleach and water and apply to the surface of the wood in a circular motion. Use bleach to lighten dark spots

Hydrogen peroxide or bleach is among the best solutions for lightening dark stains on wood. Finally, check if the dark spots are gone, if not repeat the process with more percentage of bleach to water. Try mayonnaise to treat dark spots

Mayonnaise is an old method for removing dark stains from the surface of wood. Now wipe the surface of the wood, the mayonnaise oil will seep into the surface of the wood, and the water stains will be removed. Sanding Methods to Remove Stains

Sanding can be used to remove stains from the wood surface. If a little effort helps remove the stains, continue sanding the wood in wide, sweeping passes. Conclusion

Dark stains on wood are due to water seeping into the surface of the wood. Brown stains can be removed with certain remedies such as bleach, chlorine or hydrogen peroxide which are good to use with wood floors.

Removing Water Stains From Hardwood Floor: Here’S How It Works

However, if the water remains on the parquet for longer, it can penetrate the joints and lead to increased swelling of the floor. The good news, however, is that water stain damage to hardwood floors can be repaired relatively well. Depending on whether it is a light or dark stain, oiled or lacquered parquet, there are different approaches. Remove bright water stains

Clear water spots are only superficial – water has not penetrated inside the parquet. Light water stains can be easily removed from painted and oiled floors. No harsh cleaners are needed, simple household remedies are quite sufficient in most cases:

Simply apply baking soda or salt dissolved in water, white toothpaste, lubricating soap or paint spirit to the shiny water stain on the parquet floor and remove it with a soft cloth. Remove dark water stains

Dark water stains indicate that water has penetrated the floor and reacted with the tannic acid in the wood (for oak and acacia floors). Oiled parquet

In the case of an oiled parquet, it is possible to treat the water stain with special tannic acid stain sprays even without pre-treatment and to remove light water edges with it. In the case of very small stains, it is also possible to cut out the area with a cutter and then repair it with a parquet repair kit. painted parquet

In principle, this method is also possible to remove water stains from lacquered parquet.

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