Parquet is sensitive. Even the brush on the vacuum cleaner can damage the floor. Scratches in expensive wooden floors are annoying, but can usually be eliminated quickly. These home remedies will help.
Everyone knows it: Every now and then something falls down, splinters on the floor, and scratches are immediately visible in the high-quality wooden floor. However, repairing the damage does not immediately require a specialist. These home remedies make the parquet look like new again.
Parquet is sensitive. Even the brush on the vacuum cleaner can damage the floor. A broom with soft bristles is better for cleaning. The subsequent wiping should only be done with a little water, otherwise water stains will remain. Household remedies can already help with cleaning: if sealed parquet is wiped with black tea, it will shine particularly beautifully afterwards. If the planks are unsealed instead, they should be oiled and waxed twice a year, then the floor is more resistant and abrasion marks or holes do not appear as quickly. However, do not use household oils for this, as they do not offer optimal protection.
Small scratches
Vegetable oils may not be suitable for yearly oiling, but they work wonders for small areas: simply apply some oil and rub in with a cloth. But beware: olive oil can stain. Alternatively, walnuts are helpful. The nut gives off a natural fat. Simply remove the peel and rub the contents over the scratch. However, walnuts also stain. If you use this home remedy, you should make sure that the floor roughly matches the color of the walnut.
The iron trick against dents and bruises
It doesn't always work perfectly, but you can always try it out: the iron trick. It can be used primarily for dents and pressure points. In the case of sealed parquet, the affected area must first be sanded down. Then fill the dent with water and hold the hot iron over the spot so that the wood expands and the dent disappears at best. Important: You have to be extremely careful with this trick! The iron should not be held too hot and, above all, not too long on the affected area. If you don't trust yourself to handle the household appliance, you should rather have a specialist come to you.
