How Do You Remove Scratches From Wood Flooring?
Shiny hardwood floors provide a warm rich accent to any home. Unfortunately, hardwood floors encounter their share of abuse from items dropping on their surface to scratches from high heel shoes or claws from our pets. Scratches dull the appearance of glossy hardwood floors and should be removed as soon as possible so dirt and dust do not collect too deeply into the wood surface. Certain tools and cleaners helps to rid you of deep scratches in your hardwood floors. Clean the scratched area on the floor. Before buffing a scratch on a wood floor you want to remove all dirt and grime that have invaded the tiny crevices inside the scratch. By removing the dirt you avoid pushing the dirt down into the wood when you buff out the scratch. Use a wood floor cleaner to spray on the scratch and wipe clean with a soft cloth, making sure to remove all the dirt inside the scratch. Buff the scratch lightly with a steel wood pad or a fine sandpaper. You will need to buff the immediate surrounding area
