If you have hardwood floors you know that with the steady foot traffic scratches, scuffs, and and chips are bound to happen. While most people won't be able to notice the imperfections it can be enough to drive you crazy knowing it's there.
If you don't want to camoflauge the blemish with an area rug or cover it with a piece of furniture here's a few suggestions for fixing the normal wear and tear on your wood floors.
#1: Marker It
You can pick up a wood stain marker from your local home improvement store. You'll probably want to get an assortment to make sure you get the right match. Even if you normally feel confident in eyeballing it, it's better to have a few options. You can test the markers on a corner of the flooring where it won't be noticed. Then cover the scratched area and watch it disappear.
#2: Oil It
Light scratches may go away when treated with lip balm or even a pecan or walnut. The oil will fill the space quickly and cleanly.
# 3: Sand It
If the cut is too deep for superficial treatment lightly take a fine sand paper to the area. Rub gently in the direction of the wood's grain. Then you wipe the area down with a cloth a mineral spirits, making sure to remove any dust created from the sanding process. Finally, using a cotton swab or soft paintbrush, lightly brush over the surface with the original stain. If you don't have the original, check your local store for a close match, making sure that you blend very carefully with the rest of the floor around the spot you're touching up. Let the stain dry for an hour, making sure that no one will walk in the area.
After taking these steps you should once again have beautiful hardwood floors that you can be proud of.
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