When removing scuff marks from wood floors you ll want a large light colored pencil eraser that s free of pencil residue or any other grime.
How to get scuff marks off engineered hardwood floors.
The moisture and pressure may be enough to rub away the scuff.
If not follow up by rubbing a clean pencil eraser over the scuff mark which should help remove the mark from the engineered wood.
Rub the eraser over the scuff until it disappears.
Steam opens up the pores of the wood and causes them to swell back to their original shape.
As a caution this can result to dulling of the protective finishes if it is done with repetitive use.
Wipe the scuff mark with a wet sponge.
For marks that have been on the wood floor for awhile or are more stubborn this method won t work.
If you re in doubt buy a fresh eraser.
Dampen a corner of a soft towel rubbing the damp area over the scuff.
Take a damp sponge and rub the scuffed area of the floor.
If the scuff marks are deep or scratched you may need to continue with a concealer product.
This may not be the best means of removing scuffs from lighter hued floors.
It works on all types of wood.
Take a pink rubber eraser the kind you used in elementary school and rub with the grain of the wood.
This alone may be enough to remove the scuff mark.
Dampen a microfiber cloth and use that to wipe the scuff mark.
To use it apply it to a soft cloth and rub the scuff mark until it lifts.
If this isn t strong enough you can find scuff erasers at a hardware store.
It costs about 10.
Use a sponge and water.
5 ways to remove scuff marks from your hardwood floor 1.
No rinsing is required.
Wipe the water off the wood with the dry portion of the towel.
Do not use a plastic or gritty eraser this will damage wood floor.
These are the best ways to remove scuff marks from wood floors.
However if you do discover scuff marks on your engineered hardwood there are a few easy tricks you can do to remove them.
Bona makes an entire hardwood floor care system including a floor cleaner that may remove minor scuff marks.
They are just harder rubber.