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Floor Pro Reveals the Walnut Trick That Erases Scratches on Wood Floors and Could Save You $1000s on Refinishing
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Whether they’re a light ash color, a gray blend, a warm red or a super dark hue, hardwood floors look stunning in a home. Unfortunately, over time, everything from furniture legs to pets and general wear and tear can lead to noticeable nicks and scratches in the surface of the wood. Talk about frustrating! Thankfully, you don’t have to shell out (pun intended) for pricey solutions — the average cost of refinishing floors is $1817 — to restore the look of your wood floor. Home-care experts reveal their secrets to fix scratches on wood floors in no time at all.
How can you fix minor scratches on wood floors?
Hiding those pesky marks on your floor doesn’t require special skill or a hard-to-find, store-bought product. You’ve likely heard about a few home hacks (from walnuts to cinnamon) that can conceal a smaller scratch. Do they really work?
Go nuts to fix scratches on most wood floors
The high oil content found in walnuts helps seep into the scratch to mask and heal it, says Nathaly Vierra, owner of InspireClean in Canada. For lighter wood floors, you may find that hickory or pecan nuts do the trick a bit better. You just need to apply a bit of pressure, and wait a few minutes to allow the nut’s oils to seep into the wood. Then, take a soft cloth and gently buff over the scratch. “Nuts work well to save wood furniture too; the oils within the nut will seep in and disguise any scratch.”
This YouTube video shows just how easy it is!
Choose baking soda to fix scratches on light wood floors
“Mix 3 parts baking soda with 1 part olive oil and apply the paste to the scratched area,” suggests Vierra. “Rub it in with a soft cloth and buff until the scratch is no longer visible.” The gentle abrasive texture of baking soda helps buff out the scratch, while the olive oil polishes and adds a protective seal to prevent grease and water damage.
Opt for cinnamon to fix scratches on dark wood floors
For small blemishes on dark wood only, sprinkle a generous amount of cinnamon on the scratch. Let it sit for a bit, then brush away the excess. The spice will leave behind a dark stain on the wood, making the scratch undetectable.
How can you fix larger scratches on wood floors?
While your kitchen pantry remedies can certainly get the job done, some blemishes need a bit more elbow grease. For particularly tough-to-remove scratches, sandpaper and some wood filler can help make your floor look good as new.
The how-to from Charlotte Granville, a home remodeling specialist at Fixr.com (a home improvement information website):
First, fill in the scratch with a bit of wood filler (available at hardware stores for as little as $4), then grab a sheet of fine-grit sandpaper to buff out the edges. “Make sure to go for a 150-grit sandpaper to help minimize the risk of creating any more scratches as you sand the damaged area,” Granville says. “And always sand in the direction of the grain so it blends in with the rest of the floor!”
When you’re finished, Granville recommends using a varnish or other protective coating after sanding to help blend it in with the rest of the floor and protect the area.
How do you prevent scratches on your wood floor?
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Mop, don’t vacuum. “Keeping the floors clean will stop dirt from collecting in any scratches and making them more noticeable,” says Granville. The best way to do that? Use a microfiber mop (if all you have is a vacuum, use it with the soft brush attachment). This will prevent blemishes on the wood’s surface.
Clean with this. Using strong cleaning products on your wood floors can cause discoloration and make marks appear even more noticeable. Opt for a mild detergent with warm water to clean your floors instead, says Vierra. “For tough stains, use a cloth dampened with rubbing alcohol — this should help remove the marks without damaging the surface.”
Save your wine corks. Sure, you can buy felt pads to attach to chair legs to scuff-proof your floor, but it’s easy to make your own with used wine corks! The simple trick: Using a sharp knife, carefully cut 1⁄4″-thick rounds from a wine cork. Apply a dab of wood glue to each disc, then attach to the bottoms of your chair legs. The cushiony material will work just as well as the felt pads—but won’t cost you a cent.
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7 important health stories this week you simply can't miss
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Every day of the week, Fox News Digital publishes a range of health and wellness pieces to keep you up-to-date on medical research, new medications, mental health trends, success stories and more.
In case you missed them, here are a few of the biggest health stories from the past week.
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1. FDA tells COVID vaccine makers to update their fall shots
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recommended that COVID vaccine manufacturers update their formulas for fall doses, in an attempt to target the KP.2 strain of the JN.1 variant.
Dr. Marc Siegel shared insights on the risks as this variant grows more prominent. Click here to get the story.
“It makes sense to target the KP.2 strain because it is becoming the predominant strain — it is surging in California and will spread across the country,” Siegel told Fox News Digital. (iStock)
2. Expert offers 7 tips to soothe sunburned skin
If not treated properly, sunburn can lead to severe skin damage and increase the risk of skin cancer, experts warn.
Angela Rosoff, a San Francisco-based wellness and beauty expert, shared some proven remedies to treat sun-damaged skin. Click here to get the story.
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More than one out of every three adults experienced a sunburn last year, according to a survey by the American Academy of Dermatology. (iStock)
3. Tiger mosquitoes blamed for spread of dengue fever
As dengue fever continues to spread throughout Europe, experts are naming an invasive mosquito species as the culprit.
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Infectious diseases experts weighed in on the level of risk and share prevention tips. Click here to get the story.
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Tiger mosquitoes — the species Aedes albopictus — have spread into 13 EU countries, according to an alert from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control. (iStock)
4. Certain exercises could reverse Alzheimer’s, expert says
In her new book, “Reversing Alzheimer’s,” Dr. Heather Sandison, a renowned expert in dementia care, offered specific recommendations for the types of exercise that can benefit patients living with the disease.
“Exercise benefits several of the root causes of neurological disease,” she wrote. Click here to get the story.
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Sunburn remedies, new COVID vaccines, anti-Alzheimer’s exercises and more important stories are covered here. (iStock)
5. Experts bust sunscreen myths
Some claims on social media about sun safety have led to a major misconception that sunscreen could cause skin cancer.
Dermatologists debunk these potentially dangerous myths. Click here to get the story.
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Thirty-two percent of Americans believe that a tan makes people look better and healthier, according to the Orlando Health Cancer Institute study. (iStock)
6. New Alzheimer’s drug gets thumbs-up from FDA advisory committee
Donanemab, designed to treat mild cognitive impairment and other symptoms of early Alzheimer’s disease, was endorsed by a U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory panel.
Here’s what that could mean for patients. Click here to get the story.
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Eli Lilly officials presented clinical trial results showing that the drug, donanemab, slowed cognitive and functional decline for people with mild cognitive impairment due to early stages of Alzheimer’s. (iStock)
7. FDA panel rejects MDMA-assisted therapies for PTSD
Many veterans’ hopes were dashed when an FDA advisory committee voted against the overall benefits of MDMA when used to treat PTSD.
Advocates and doctors discussed what this means for the future of psychedelic treatments. Click here to get the story.
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“When I heard the verdict, all I could think about was the hopes of those veterans being dashed … and not having a solution for them,” one advocate said. (iStock)
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