Magic Eraser Ruined Wood Floor

In other words do not use mr.

Magic eraser ruined wood floor.

I ve got weeks of scrubbing to remove it off of my floors. Wetting down a magic eraser softens the sponge and makes them less likely to scratch the surface you re cleaning. Orange glo is terrible. I scrubbed my really nice wood cabinets with a magic eraser ignorant to the damage i was causing until it was too late.

Please advise used magic eraser on wood floor and took off finish. Guys im an idiot. It s probably removed the finish completely. Clean magic eraser is great for things like bathtubs but not for wood floors.

Do a spot test. Any way to remedy. Clean magic eraser is water activated and many floor companies tell consumers to avoid cleaning their floors with water. Not thinking very clearly i used a magic eraser on it.

Now there is a slight white mark on all the area s i tried to get the scuffs off. I hope you were able to fix your floors too. Without thinking i used a magic sponge to get the red stain off. I spilled cherry crystal light on my light wood kitchen table.

Clean magic eraser is that it is very abrasive. Magic erasers can be well magic. The patch is probably about two inches in diameter and in a fairly noticeable spot. You may have to refinish them or at least lightly sand and then re clear coat them.

By susannl 33 posts 139 comments page repairing wood table finish. The sponge took off the stain and the finish as well. Don t let it stray to the rest of your hardwood floors. Before you start cleaning test the magic eraser on a small area of your wood floor.

When in doubt about whether you should use your magic eraser do a spot test in an inconspicuous spot to see how it fares. 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. But before you get cleaning here are 10 things you should avoid when using a magic eraser. Clean magic eraser on your wood floors.

There are so many websites out there with people that have ruined floors because of that product. This fixed the gunk but also polished the floor surface leaving a noticeable reflective patch on a satin finish floor. Please help i used magic eraser on my client s wood floor and it took the finish off i guess. Some of my cabs now have spots where the sheen is differernt because i have worn away dome of the finish.

Don t use them dry. I would suggest calling a floor company in your area and have them come out and give you a professional opinion. 4 tips for using magic erasers safely. Another important point about the mr.

Swipe the magic eraser across the scuffs with a steady grasp. After the test you re ready to go. Thanks for the response. Once the orange glo came off i could see my floors again and the magic eraser marks were gone.