How to remove stains from a parquet?

Parquet coverage has always been in price and at the height of popularity. Of course, this is an environmentally friendly material that can keep heat and repel moisture for many years of service. Despite the fact that there are many cheaper coatings, which also have good characteristics, parquet is deservedly popular among fans of environmentally friendly building materials. But behind such a coating you need to look after it properly, otherwise it will lose its pleasant appearance, natural color and quality characteristics. Therefore it is important to know how to properly care for such a coating, how to remove stains from the parquet in case of their appearance.

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Features of parquet maintenance

To improve cleaning efficiency and extend the service life of the parquet, adhere to the following recommendations:

• To avoid scratches on the surface, wipe it with soft rags, it is best to purchase a microfiber cloth.

Important! You can use and vacuum, but not washing - the tree does not tolerate contact with water.

• Do not use petrol or other aggressive solvents to remove stubborn stains.
• Before moving furniture, it is advisable to put soft nozzles on its legs to avoid scratching the floor covering and not spoiling its appearance.
• For the care of the parquet, it is recommended to use special means for this coating, which are designed for a gentle effect.
• In case of stains, remove them immediately, do not wait until the stain absorbs into the wood. Remember, fresh spots are always easier to get rid of than old ones.

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Get rid of stains on the parquet

The stain remover should be selected according to its type.

Paint

How to remove a paint stain from a parquet? To do this, a water-alcohol solution diluted in a proportion of 3 to 1 is suitable. Gently moisten the cloth and wipe the problem area.

Pencils

When there are small children in the family, there is always room for surprises. Many babies like to paint on the floor. It's good that there is white spirit, which will easily remove traces of the activities of young artists.

Important! In some cases, toothpaste also helps.

Inks

In this case, we will help a solution of vinegar. Dampen the cloth in it and quickly remove the ink.

Wax, resin

Remove the wax or resin in the following way:

1. Put the ice pack on the wax trails for 2-3 hours to allow the wax to freeze. The package can be changed as the ice melts.
2. The frozen wax can easily be removed with any sharp object. Do this carefully so as not to damage the coating itself.
3. The remaining traces can be wiped with a dry rag.

Important! Similarly chewing gum is removed.

Blood

Fresh blood is easily removed with a damp sponge. But if she had absorbed, then a solution of ammonia in the water would come to you.

Lipstick

Lipstick scents are cleaned with hot water.

Nail polish

Drops of nail polish can be removed quite a habit for him - a liquid for removing varnish. Only in this case it is better to use the one that is made on a bezacetone basis.

Fruit traces

With fruity stains, oxalic acid or any detergent can easily cope.

Rubber outsole tracks

If a good person decided that you have a lot of free time and you need to take something useful, for this left the traces of the rubber soles on your perfectly clean parquet, then take an eraser and clean the coating.

Pet urine

If the traces of the crime of your pet are still fresh, then wipe them with a sponge soaked in hot water. Frozen traces are removed with a mixture of water and bleach in a ratio of 10 to 1.

Black spots

If black spots appear, do not worry, this can be fixed:

1. Treat the surface with sandpaper.
2. Dampen this area with acetone.
3. Apply glue BF-6.
4. Coat the coating.

Greasy stains

How to remove a greasy stain from a parquet? There are several effective ways, you can take advantage of any that you like:

• Mix the detergent powder with water, apply the mixture to the stain and rub. Leave for several hours, then rinse with water.
• If you have magnesia powder in your household, you can sprinkle it on the affected area and shake it off after a few hours.
• You can clean out the grease stain with a fine sandpaper.
• Turpentine will bring out even old fat spots. Wipe the problem area with a napkin or cloth soaked in turpentine.
• You can use white clay or slip. Put on the stain the clay or fill the talc, iron through the fabric with a warm iron.

Dirt:

• Clean dirty parquet will help warm soapy water. After cleaning, wipe the floor with a dry rag.
• You can fill up the dirty parquet with sawdust, moistened first in turpentine, and leave until completely dry. Then just sweep them with a broom.

Important! It is recommended to periodically polish the parquet to remove black or light spots, as well as to restore the gloss of your cover.

As you can see, you can remove almost any stain from the parquet without large financial costs and losses. The main thing is to know what exactly is best to do, and now you have such information.