I put some tea bags in a small amount of hot water left them to stew for awhile then just picked them up and dabbed all over the scratch.
Touch up scratches on hardwood floor.
Leave it to dry and just get a candle and rub in to the scratch.
Clean the scratched area.
If you have any hardwood floors that are in need of touching up i recommend giving the dap blend sticks and paste wax a try.
Rub mineral spirits over the scratch.
For a natural alternative for lighter colored wood flooring try rubbing a raw walnut or walnut meal into the scratches.
Light scratches require a different repair approach from deep scratches.
On the scratched area lightly brush the floor colorant over one area of the scratches.
Rinse away the hardwood cleaner.
Dampen a new rag with water and wipe down the scratched area of the floor.
If you have a small single scratch that s only noticeable when you get close like a scratch caused by an excited pet and your floor has a relatively new finish try a diy home solution first.
This little trick for fixing scratched hardwood floors has made a big difference in the look of my floors.
If this proves successful continue to the rest of the scratches.
Warm up the oil.
To remove scuff marks on a waxed floor spray the area with vinegar based cleaner and allow it to soak.
Mix equal parts apple cider vinegar and olive oil in a small cup and dab the mixture into the scratch.
How to repair scratched wood.
Use a soft rag dampened with a small amount of hardwood floor cleaner to clean the.
How to fix scratches in hardwood floors.
Walnuts contain excellent natural emollients and brown dyes that both repair and enhance the look of worn scratched wood.
And it is so inexpensive compared to refinishing and easy.
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Then wipe lightly with 0000 grade extra fine steel wool image 1.
You can also use paste wax to clean waxed floors image 2.
Remember to only use the paste wax if your floors have a finish of a subtle sheen as opposed to gloss or matte.
Keep doing till it s level.
Fixing deep scratches and gouges 1.
Rub walnuts over scratches in the wood to camoflage them.
For deeper scratches use lightweight sandpaper on the scratch.
On polyurethane coated floors you can remove scuff marks with a pencil eraser.
For small scratches try a diy solution.
Just keep doing it till its the colour you want.