Magic Eraser Ruined Wood Floor

Before you start cleaning test the magic eraser on a small area of your wood floor.

Magic eraser ruined wood floor.

Thanks for the response. But before you get cleaning here are 10 things you should avoid when using a magic eraser. This fixed the gunk but also polished the floor surface leaving a noticeable reflective patch on a satin finish floor. Swipe the magic eraser across the scuffs with a steady grasp.

Guys im an idiot. The sponge took off the stain and the finish as well. Now there is a slight white mark on all the area s i tried to get the scuffs off. I ve got weeks of scrubbing to remove it off of my floors.

The patch is probably about two inches in diameter and in a fairly noticeable spot. Please help i used magic eraser on my client s wood floor and it took the finish off i guess. Any way to remedy. 4 tips for using magic erasers safely.

There are so many websites out there with people that have ruined floors because of that product. I moved a sofa and found hard gunk stuck to my floor. It s probably removed the finish completely. Wetting down a magic eraser softens the sponge and makes them less likely to scratch the surface you re cleaning.

Without thinking i used a magic sponge to get the red stain off. After the test you re ready to go. Once the orange glo came off i could see my floors again and the magic eraser marks were gone. I spilled cherry crystal light on my light wood kitchen table.

Please advise used magic eraser on wood floor and took off finish. Clean magic eraser on your wood floors. By susannl 33 posts 139 comments page repairing wood table finish. In other words do not use mr.

The versatile cleaning tool helps you remove residue from old stickers clean marks from the wall and remove dirt and grim from a variety of surfaces. Magic erasers can be well magic. I would suggest calling a floor company in your area and have them come out and give you a professional opinion. Don t use them dry.

Keep the magic eraser focused on the scuff only. When in doubt about whether you should use your magic eraser do a spot test in an inconspicuous spot to see how it fares. Clean magic eraser is great for things like bathtubs but not for wood floors. You may have to refinish them or at least lightly sand and then re clear coat them.

Not thinking very clearly i used a magic eraser on it. Clean magic eraser is water activated and many floor companies tell consumers to avoid cleaning their floors with water. Magic eraser took the finish off my wood table. Don t let it stray to the rest of your hardwood floors.

Orange glo is terrible. I hope you were able to fix your floors too. I scrubbed my really nice wood cabinets with a magic eraser ignorant to the damage i was causing until it was too late. Do a spot test.