The bona hardwood floor cleaner did a fabulous job of cleaning the floor without damaging them.
How to fix worn out wooden floor.
The high gloss protective layer adds some shine but isn t overly shiny.
No matter how fastidious you are at keeping your hardwood floors clean.
I repair any scratches using a small amount of stain applied to a paper towel.
And the bona hardwood floor polish provided a strong finish without any waxy build up.
Wood floors are durable and easy to maintain but they re still subject to accidental gouges scratches and heavy wear.
Consider these tips for common wood floor repairs.
Refinishing a floor is a big deal and if the floor has only one or two worn areas while the rest of the finish is in good condition it s more economical to make spot repairs.
The polish also fills micro scratches evening out the appearance of the floor.
To add fine details such as the rays in oak get a brown permanent marker with an ultrafine tip.
Tips for fixing and cleaning worn out hardwood floors.
Remove the excess wax and buff the floor.
If you have a small single scratch that s only noticeable when you get close like a scratch caused by an excited pet and your floor has a relatively new finish try a diy home solution first mix equal parts apple cider vinegar and olive oil in a small cup and dab the mixture into the scratch.
If carried out once a year on your exposed hardwood this method will revitalize polyurethane finished wood and help protect the floor from the wear and tear caused by constant everyday traffic.
For small scratches try a diy solution.
Alternatively use a touch up polyurethane repair kit following manufacturer.
Over time it will still pick up a few scuffs and scratches which cause the surface to become dull.
Dap s wood finish repair kit is 9 99 at ace hardware stores.