Wood floors are all the rage right now. They look beautiful and add a classic feel to any room. Unfortunately though, they can be difficult to maintain, especially if you have pets or kids. Spills, accidents, scratches, and scuffs are bound to happen, But before you go running to the hardware store to pick up all new flooring, allow me to out your mind at ease. There are time-saving cleaning secrets to help you keep your floors looking like new and we have pulled our favorites together for you so you don’t have to run around panicking because company is coming and you three yer old decided to use the floor as a runway for his metal airplane. So take a breath and look through this list of wood floor hacks. You may find your life-saver right here.
Must-Know Wood Floor Hacks
Fix dents with a wet cloth and an iron. It works on wood furniture, too!
via Apartment Therapy
Put socks on table and chair legs to prevent floor scratches when rearranging furniture.
via Real Simple
Remove permanent marker from wood floors with a dab of toothpaste and a damp cloth.
via My Life and Kids
This homemade all-purpose cleaner is great not only for the wood floors, but for tile, stainless steel appliances, and more!
via Nature’s Nurture Blog
Use a magic eraser to get rid of floor scuffs.
via Good Housekeeping
Fix creaky wood floors with a generous dusting of baby powder. Work it into the cracks until the floor is no longer noisy.
via Real Living
Fix scratches with a mixture of 1 part vinegar and 3 parts canola oil. I can’t believe the difference it made!
via Restoring the Picket Fence
Make your own wood floor cleaner using common household ingredients. No harsh chemicals here!
via Mom 4 Real
If you have pets, you need these tips for removing urine odors from wood floors. Accidents happen, you know.
via eHow
Steep some black tea in hot water to make a black tea floor cleaner that will have your wood floors looking AMAZING.
via It Takes Time
Not only can old wine corks stabilize wobbly chairs, but they can help protect your wood floors, too. (See more wine cork projects here.)
via Martha Stewart
This technique shows you how to repair deep scratches using steel wool, sandpaper, wood filler and a few more tools. Handy to know when these other tricks won’t work!
via Dummies.com
For light scratches, try DAP Wood Blend Sticks (affiliate) and S.C. Johnson Paste Wax.
via Average Inspired
If you’re not using a microfiber floor duster, get one IMMEDIATELY! The base is bendable, and it picks up dust, pet hair and everything else easily. Get one here (affiliate).
via Dream Book Design
If your old wood floors have totally lost their luster, rub Old English Lemon Oil into the wood after a good cleaning.
via Pinterest
The key here is not to panic or become overwhelmed by your floors. Take it one thing at a time and very soon, you’ll have floors that would make the home improvement stars jealous. But even if after you tried everything and at the end of the day you don’t see a difference, just remember that right now, scratches and scuffs just add “character” to a home.
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