Dampen a corner of a soft towel rubbing the damp area over the scuff.
How to get light scratches out of hardwood floors.
Wipe the water off the wood with the dry portion of the towel.
If you re in a rush you can lick your finger and rub out the most minor surface scratches.
You will want to remove all traces of dust and grime on the floor before you begin any other steps.
Apply wax or acrylic floor polish over light scratches in hardwood floors but take caution.
How to repair scratched wood.
Over time such polishes can dull and darken the floor eventually requiring removal.
Simply clean the scratch with a damp cloth dipped in hardwood floor cleaner.
Prep your floor wax.
For light scratches lightly rub fine steel wool over the scratch.
Light scratches require a different repair approach from deep scratches.
This action will remove any.
Wipe the scratch and the surrounding area.
If you re not into the spit shine approach you can clean the area with a dry cloth then rub a fine.
Rinse off the cleaner.
To remove scratches from polyurethane coating moisten a scouring pad with mineral spirits.
Apply some rubbing alcohol to a washcloth.
Clean the scratched area.
Use a soft rag and a bit of hardwood floor cleaner to ensure the floor is clear of any dust or dirt.
Wipe with a clean cloth and allow the area to dry.
For deeper scratches use lightweight sandpaper on the scratch.
Clean the trouble spot thoroughly start by cleaning the entire area around the scratch.
After cleaning the scratched area dampen a rag with water and wipe off any excess cleaner.
Really get in there.
Dip a cotton swab into rubbing alcohol and run the swab along the length of the scratch.
The moisture and pressure may be enough to rub away the scuff.
Repair minor scratches in the floor s protective coating with floor cleaner and protective finish.
Rub the cleaner over.
5 steps to fixing scratches.
Be sure to rub the steel wool along the grain of the wood or you ll have more scratches to repair.