Kids won’t make any difference between your expensive wooden floor and the grass in the backyard. When they are playing around, fun is all that matters. For every homeowner who would like to keep a beautiful floor and over its lifespan, here are 9 hacks you should know.
Get rid of bumps on your floor
Use a damp cloth and an iron to get rid of bumps on your floor! Be warned however, it depends on the finish of your wood. Try it on a hidden area at first to make sure it will not damage it.
Remove the stripes
Mix 1 cup of vinegar with a cup of canola oil to remove any scratches on your wooden floors or any other hardwood furniture.
Remove scuff marks
To remove scuff marks on your wooden floors, use a tennis ball. Just rub it on the scratch mark and the fibers of the ball will magically remove the mark.
Remove permanent marker
If you or someone in your family accidentally strikes your floor with a permanent marker, no need to worry! Just pour a little bit of toothpaste on the stain and with a damp cloth rub it all.
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Cover your furniture legs with wool
A knitting wool leg cover will prevent your floor from getting massively mark if you are moving out of the house. You can always keep it all year long, if you really don’t want your floor to be marked.
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Repurposed wine corks
Cut your wine corks in sliced and glue them to your chair leg or any other furniture to protect your wooden floors.
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Forget the products from the supermarket
Make your own natural cleanser products for wooden floors. Many recipes can be found on the Internet. Not only is this a good option to save money, but it’s a great way to keep unwanted chemicals away from your pets and family.
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Shine your wooden floors with black tea
Get some boiled water with a black tea pocket, infuse for 5 minutes. Grab a cloth soaked in the back tea and wipe your wooden floors for a beautiful shiny finish.
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Noise-free wooden floor
Spread a little bit of baby powder between hardwood planks. Walk across the room to make you are not missing one area.
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