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Tough question, easy answer, trial & error.
Start with scraping, use something like the edge of a credit card
then try a damp soft cloth and start easy & work your way toward more agressive. If it's not budging, move on.
Always put the solvent on the cloth & try it in an area away from sight if possible.
any or all of these could ruin your floor, but unknown white substances may have already done that, so we are looking for reversal or improvement..
Might try something like windex; pretty mild but a bit of alcohol & a bit of detergent.
WARNING from here on it is likely that these may ruin the finish.
Then move on to cooking oil or PAM spray
then move up to WD-40
then on to mineral spirits on a cloth
beyond that there is always sanding & refinishing.
What else can I help you with?
How to remove white streaks caused by applying Bona refresher to a hardwood floor?
To remove white streaks left by Bona refresher on a hardwood floor, try wiping the floor with a mixture of vinegar and water or a wood floor cleaner. You can also try buffing the affected area with a microfiber cloth to blend the streaks with the rest of the floor surface. If the streaks persist, you may need to lightly sand and refinish the area.
How do you bleach hardwood floor?
there are 3 methods of bleaching hardwood floors. oxalic acid. the 2 part peroxide wood bleach system or chlorine. most hardware stores should have the bleach and instructions on how to apply it.
How do you remove pet urine odor from hardwood floor?
To remove pet urine odor from a hardwood floor, start by blotting up as much of the urine as possible. Then, clean the area with a mixture of water and white vinegar or a commercial enzyme cleaner. Allow the solution to sit for a few minutes before wiping it up. Finally, sprinkle baking soda over the spot and let it sit overnight before vacuuming it up the next day.
How do you remove the white hazy film left by Mop Glo Orange Glo from hardwood floors?
You can remove the film by mixing a solution of equal parts water and vinegar, mopping the floor with this solution, then rinsing with clean water. Another option is to use a commercial hardwood floor cleaner specifically designed to remove residue. Always test a small area first to ensure it doesn't damage the floor.
How can you get rid of odor from your new glue down to concrete hardwood floor?
To remove the odor from glue down to a concrete hardwood floor, try sprinkling baking soda over the affected area and letting it sit for several hours before vacuuming it up. You can also try using white vinegar mixed with water in a spray bottle to neutralize the odor. If the smell persists, consider using an enzymatic cleaner specifically designed for removing odors.
What is the hardest hardwood floor?
I would say Teak, Birds eye maple, white oak is pretty hard.
How to remove white streaks caused by applying Bona refresher to a hardwood floor?
To remove white streaks left by Bona refresher on a hardwood floor, try wiping the floor with a mixture of vinegar and water or a wood floor cleaner. You can also try buffing the affected area with a microfiber cloth to blend the streaks with the rest of the floor surface. If the streaks persist, you may need to lightly sand and refinish the area.
Is white oak classified as a hardwood or softwood?
White oak is classified as a hardwood.
Is white wood considered a hardwood?
Yes, white wood is considered a hardwood.
How can you remove motar stain from new unfinished hardwood floor?
Unfinished hardwood floor easily absorbs moisture. To remove mortar stain on it, blot the stain with dry towel and sprinkle affected area with baking soda. Dip brush in white vinegar and scrub the stained area.
Is white ash a hardwood or softwood?
white ash is a softwood
How do you bleach hardwood floor?
there are 3 methods of bleaching hardwood floors. oxalic acid. the 2 part peroxide wood bleach system or chlorine. most hardware stores should have the bleach and instructions on how to apply it.
What to use to get paper glue gunk off hardwood floor?
If it's a PVA or white glue just rub it with a rough rag with some Goof Off on it. It will come loose and you can lift it with paper towel soon. The Goof Off will not harm good quality hardwood flooring -I've tested many glues and removers on samples of hardwood flooring.
How do you remove white film from dark hardwood floors?
Mix 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar in a gallon of warm water. Mop with a sponge mop that has its own ringer. Ring as much water from the mop as possible--leaving water on hardwood floors will damage them.
How do you remove a white-grayish and foggy stain caused by leaving a steam cleaner on a hardwood floor for too long?
Possible answer from www.vinegartips.com/cleaning/Remove white water rings from wood with a solution of equal parts white distilled vinegar and vegetable oil. Rub with the grain.
How do you remove pet urine odor from hardwood floor?
To remove pet urine odor from a hardwood floor, start by blotting up as much of the urine as possible. Then, clean the area with a mixture of water and white vinegar or a commercial enzyme cleaner. Allow the solution to sit for a few minutes before wiping it up. Finally, sprinkle baking soda over the spot and let it sit overnight before vacuuming it up the next day.
Is a white oak a hardwood or softwood?
A white oak tree is indeed a hardwood it is the hardest wood on of hardwoods if you try and bang you head on it it might hurt just a little bit
