How Do You Remove Dark Water Spots On Wood Floors?
Hardwood floors are very durable and can last for hundreds of years with a minimum of maintenance. Regular sweeping, placing mats in front of any exterior doors and promptly wiping up any spills will keep your floors looking beautiful. Hardwood floors do, however, stain easily if not treated properly. Fortunately, the majority of stains can be treated if you know how. Dark water spots are one of these types of stains. Step 1 Make sure that the stain was made by water. Pet urine stains can also leave dark marks but need to be handled differently than water stains because of their acidic nature. If in doubt, try the water treatment first. Step 2 Use floor cleaner and fine-grade steel wool (number 000) to clean the spot and the surrounding area. Mineral spirits are also effective. Step 3 Place straight household vinegar on the spot for three to four minutes and rinse. That should remove most spots. Re-treat with vinegar a second time if necessary. Step 4 Sand any spots that remain with ve
