How to Remove Vacuum Cleaner Skid Marks

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Written By
Samantha Volz
Samantha Volz
Published: Dec 15, 2010
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

Water alone will not remove these marks, but they are not permanent. A few methods exist to try to remove these marks and return your home to looking its best.

Things You Will Need

  • Eraser
  • Water
  • Rag or cloth
  • Toothpaste
  • Tennis ball
  1. Erase the skid mark using an ordinary pencil eraser. Use a new eraser if possible so you don’t transfer any lead marks onto the surface. Rub until the mark is gone, and wipe up the eraser remains with a damp cloth.

  2. Cover the skid mark with toothpaste (not the gel kind). Toothpaste is slightly abrasive and can help to draw the marks off of a wall or floor. Allow the toothpaste to sit on the surface for five minutes. Wipe up the paste and the mark with a damp cloth.

  3. Rub at the mark with the fuzzy section of a clean tennis ball. The skid mark will come off on the rough surface of the ball. Do not use a ball that is meant for display -- such as one with an autograph -- as the black mark will adhere to the ball.

The Drip Cap

  • A vacuum makes your house cleaner by removing dirt, dust and other buildup from carpets and hardwood floors, but no cleaning instrument is perfect.
  • Erase the skid mark using an ordinary pencil eraser.
  • Use a new eraser if possible so you don’t transfer any lead marks onto the surface.

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Samantha Volz

Samantha Volz has been involved in journalistic and informative writing for over eight years. She holds a bachelor's degree in English literature from Lycoming College, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, with a minor in European history. In…

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