Water stains on wood floors can be a real eyesore. Whether it's a light stain or a dark one, it's important to know how to remove it properly. Fortunately, there are several methods you can use to get rid of water stains on your wood floor. For light water stains, you can make a paste with baking soda and water.
Rub the paste onto the stain with a microfiber cloth and leave it for 24 hours. After that, apply furniture polish and let it dry overnight. For dark water stains, you have two options. You can dip a small brush in a small amount of bleach and rub it on the stain.
Do a second round after several hours and let the area rest until the next day. Alternatively, you can mix white vinegar with an equal amount of olive oil and use a cloth to rub this solution with the grain. Once the stain is removed, use another cloth to absorb the excess mixture and give shine to the wood. The method you use to remove water stains from wood will depend on whether the floor is treated with wax or a penetrating dye, or if the floor has a surface finish. When spilled water penetrates deep into the wood and penetrates deep into the wood material, it is considered a dark stain.
As the name suggests, the dye or finish of floors with surface finish settles on the surface of the wood, while wax or penetrating finishes penetrate deeper into the wood and are generally found in older homes. Depending on the extent of the stain and the damage to the wood, you may need to repaint or replace your wooden furniture. Once you've removed the dark water stain, use a wood varnish that matches your wood to stain and seal the area.
