I think its pee and other stains. How to get it out?
2007-01-02 08:10:32 · 4 answers · asked by HAHAHAHAH 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
Most stains on hardwood floors are very dark, even black. You don't need to try to get rid of the entire stain in one try. Getting rid of the blemish may take several attempts, but you may be successful.
Follow these steps to remove a stain, but remember to always follow safety measures by wearing eye protection:
1. Sand off the old finish.
2. Mix oxalic acid crystals (sold at home centers and paint and hardware stores) in water, carefully following the package directions.
3. Soak a clean white cloth in the acid mixture. Then press the cloth on the stained area and let it set for about an hour.
4. Lift the cloth and check to see whether the stain has been bleached away. If it hasn't, repeat the process.
5. After the stain is gone, rinse the area with household vinegar to neutralize the acid. Wipe away any excess moisture and allow the area to dry completely.
6. Apply a matching oil-based stain lightly to the bleached area.
7. Apply the topcoat finish and blend into the adjacent areas.
2007-01-02 08:19:36 · answer #1 · answered by Cozmosis 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oxalic acid will remove the pee and mold stains, but it also will take away the finish on the floor underneath . You can then lightly sand it and finish it.
2007-01-02 08:16:34 · answer #2 · answered by Munya Says: DUH! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it all would depent on how deep the stain goes ... try cleaning first We sanded and then varnished to get the floors finish well exposed and even toned >>> as cleaning may still put a color change on that spot ... good luck
2007-01-02 08:18:15 · answer #3 · answered by Chele 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
clorox on the spots then clean with stiff brush and damp mop
2007-01-02 08:15:45 · answer #4 · answered by aussie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋