Removing Water Stains from Hardwood Floors

Remove Water Spots from Wood Surfaces

Introduction:

Water stains and water spots on wood surfaces, hardwood floors or furniture are unsightly and are usually difficult to remove. Commercial water stain remover or water spot remover will not necessarily get the stain out. Frequently the surface has to be sanded and refinished. That is a lot of work and takes a variety of tools to complete the job. I recall an “old wives tail” that works pretty well without going through the process of sanding the wood surface and refinishing or buying a water stain remover that doesn’t work.

How to Remove Stains:

Mix toothpaste with an equal portion of baking soda in a small container.
The toothpaste should not be a gel type.
Rub the mixture with your hand on the stain until it begins to feel warm.
It may take a few tries for the water stains to disappear.
Once the stains are no longer visible, use a damp sponge or cloth to wipe up the mixture.
Apply regular wood wax/cleaner and your wood surface should be stain free.

This technique works well removing water spots, removing water stains, and removing rust spots from any type of wood flooring or furniture surface. Try it, you will be pleasantly surprised.

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