How to Remove Scuff Marks From Tile Floors

Written By
M.H. Dyer
M.H. Dyer
Published: Sep 4, 2009
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

Things You Will Need

  • Art eraser
  • Tennis ball
  • Craft knife
  • Broomstick
  • WD-40
  • Non-scratch dish scrubber
  • Non-stick cooking spray
  1. For small scuff marks, use an art eraser. Rub it back and forth until the mark disappears. Use a white or light-colored eraser; a pink eraser may leave a stain.

  2. Cut a small cross in a tennis ball with a craft knife. Push the end of a broomstick into the cut and erase the scuff marks. This method is especially useful for large scuff marks.

  3. Spray a small amount of WD-40 on a cloth and rub it into the scuff mark. Once the scuff mark is removed, wipe the area with a dry cloth.

  4. Clean stubborn or large scuff marks with a non-scratch dish scrubber. Rub gently to prevent damaging the tile finish.

  5. Spray a small amount of non-stick cooking spray on a soft cloth to wipe off the mark. Dry the area thoroughly with a clean cloth.

The Drip Cap

  • It's difficult to avoid an occasional scuff mark on a tile floor.
  • The culprit could be hard-sole shoes, furniture, even children's toys.
  • For small scuff marks, use an art eraser.
  • Spray a small amount of WD-40 on a cloth and rub it into the scuff mark.
M.H. Dyer

M.H. Dyer began her writing career as a staff writer at a community newspaper and is now a full-time commercial writer. She writes about a variety of topics, with a focus on sustainable, pesticide- and herbicide-free gardening. She is an…

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