How to remove scuff marks from floors with household items like a pro?
In Pakistan, wooden, vinyl, ceramic tiles, marble, and laminate floorings are some of the common types of floorings you will see in homes. All these flooring types are prone to getting scuff marks. If you do not know what are scuff marks? Let us explain and tell you that they are the bane of all clean surfaces. They are unsightly and ruin the overall appearance of your shiny floors. Now you may be wondering what causes scuff marks. Well! They are surface marks that appear when an object rubs or scrapes against a smooth surface. When furniture, toys, ladders, heels, and shoe soles, scrape against your pristine & shiny floors, scuff marks appear and become a nuisance. Therefore, today we will teach you how to remove scuff marks from various floor types using household items.
Things you will need
Eraser
Baking Soda
Water
WD-40® Multi-use Product
Microfiber cloth
Step 1
Using an eraser
Do you think we are going bonkers by recommending you use an eraser to get rid of scuff marks? We can assure you that it is a tried & tested hack! Erasers are excellent scuff mark removers. You can use simple stationary erasers, make sure not to apply too much pressure, or you might end up damaging the finish or color of the floor. That is why you will find magic erasers for removing scuff marks that are gentle on the finish and color of your flooring. A few pointers to keep in mind while using erasers are as follows:
- Always use a light-colored stationary eraser.
- Make sure that the eraser is clean of any pencil residue or grime.
- Do not forget to collect and remove the eraser shavings as soon as you get done, or they might end up causing more scuff marks.
Step 2
Using a mixture of baking soda and water
Baking soda paste is a powerful cleaner that helps you get rid of different stains and marks. Plus, it is a very versatile scuff mark remover, and you can use it on all types of flooring. We recommend doing a patch test on a small area to ensure that it is not harsh for your particular flooring type. Mix baking soda in warm water and apply it using a sponge or microfiber towel. Gently rub over the scuff mark and see it vanish as if it was not there in the first place. Then wipe over the surface using a dampened microfiber cloth to remove any residue and clean the surface thoroughly.
Step 3
Using WD-40 Multi-use Product to remove scuff marks
If you have tried the above two methods and the scuff marks persist. It is time to take out the big guns. We are referring to your handy can of WD-40 Multi-use Product. Do a patch test to ensure that it is not discoloring your floor. If all goes well, spritz it on the scuff mark and wait for a few minutes to let the magic happen. Wipe with a microfiber towel, and you will not see any signs of those scuff marks. Clean the surface with a damp cloth to remove any remaining residue, and buff your floor with a dry cloth.
Conclusion
You will no longer fear seeing scuff marks on your flooring because the tips and process shared above will help you remove scuff marks from any flooring type without hassle.
Disclaimer
The uses shown and described for WD-40 Multi-Use Product were provided to WD-40 Company by the users themselves. These uses haven’t been tested by WD-40 Company and do not constitute a recommendation of suggestion for use by WD-40 Company. Common sense should be exercised whenever using WD-40 Company products. Always follow the instructions and take heed of any warnings printed on the packaging.
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