How Do You Repair A Water-Damaged Hardwood Floor?
Wood and water just don’t mix. Sealed and waxed floors may become stained if water sits on their surface for more than a few minutes. Here’s how to repair the damage. Removing white stains from a surface finish To remove a smoky white haze or a white spot, buff the finish with a soft cotton cloth and a very mild abrasive, such as whitening toothpaste, auto-polishing compound, or tobacco ash mixed with mineral oil, until the stain disappears (see A). Removing black or white water stains from wood Step 1 Mask off the surrounding boards with painter’s masking tape. First remove any wax or surface finish. Use fine steel wool to remove wax, and sandpaper to remove a surface
