How to Get Marks Off Wooden Floors Prior to Sanding

Removing Urine Stains

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  Soak up as much of the urine as possible if the stain is still wet.

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  Wet a clean cloth and blot up as much of the stain as possible.

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  Soak a paper towel in hydrogen peroxide and place it over the urine spot. This will lighten the black stain that urine sometimes leaves on hardwood floors.

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  Place several layers of paper towels over the first one.

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  Place several books on top of the layer of hydrogen peroxide. The pressure will help force the hydrogen peroxide into the floor.

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  Leave the area alone for several hours. Rewet the paper towel as soon as it dries out. You may need to do this several times.

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  Remove the books and paper towels.

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  Wipe the area with a water-dampened cloth and dry it completely before sanding.

Removing Other Stains

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  Pour bleach directly onto the stain.

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  Let the bleach sit for at least 15 minutes.

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  Add more bleach if the bleach soaks into the wood but the stain is still visible.

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  Let the bleach sit for another 15 minutes until the stain is removed.

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  Wipe the area with a cloth soaked in clear water. Dry it completely before sanding it.