Some cleaning methods are ineffective, while others will damage the hardwood floor and finish, so it's vital to use the proper tools and method when removing smudges and scuffs from a hardwood floor.
Things You Will Need
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Mix one part baking soda with two parts water in a small bowl. For a small smudge, you'll only need about one teaspoon of baking soda.
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Dampen a "magic eraser" sponge or a normal sponge with a "magic eraser" surface on one side) in the sink and squeeze out the excess water.
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Dampen a paper towel and ring out the excess water.
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Dip a corner of the sponge in the bowl of baking soda and water solution and rub the smudge in a circular motion to remove the scuff mark. Re-dip the sponge if the smudge is large and requires more scrubbing.
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Wipe the area with the damp paper towel to remove traces of the baking soda and water solution.
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Look at the site of the scuff mark or smudge at a 45-degree angle to determine if traces of the smudge still remain. If traces of the mark are still present, repeat steps 4 and 5.
The Drip Cap
- Hardwood floors are prone to smudges and scuffs from shoes, wheels on toys, and from items that are slid across the floor.
- These smudges won't disappear with normal mopping, which leaves residents trying other methods to remove scuff marks.
- Dampen a "magic eraser" sponge or a normal sponge with a "magic eraser" surface on one side) in the sink and squeeze out the excess water.