You can consider it a blessing if you have hardwood floors in your home; many people only wish they had them. Not only are these floors lovely, they are particularly practical as well. Wood floors are known to last for many years when they are properly maintained and cared for, and they stand up well in all types of weather conditions. Despite this, even those who are very particular not to allow water on the wooden flooring have been known to occasionally develop a mold problem.
If you have hardwood floors in your home, count yourself among they blessed. These floors are not only lovely they are also extremely practical. Wood floors are good under all types of weather conditions and known to last a very long time when properly cared for and maintained. For many, this is the area that gets a little gray. Even those who are very careful about water on their wooden floors have been known upon occasion to have mold develop.
It seems that most likely cause of mildew and mold on hardwood flooring comes from flowerpots. If the water drainage is not cared for properly and in a timely manner, it can cause major problems when it comes to your hardwood floors being at risk of mold. Generally, the damage that lies beneath the flowerpot is quite extensive by the time it is found.
The good news (if you can believe there is good news in a situation like this) is that this is not damage that is permanent. With a little work and the proper information this problem can be repaired. In most cases, if your floor is finished, the mold can be removed and you will find that only the finish of your floor is actually damaged.
You will need a scraper, which is available at a local hardware store, most often in the paint supply department. Although the size of the scraper does not make much of a difference, you may want to begin with a scraper that is 8 inches wide. Holding the scraper in your hand, you will pull the it along the grain of the wood, adjusting the pressure so the edge of the scraper is in contact with the hardwood finish. However, you should take care as to not dig deeply into the wood with this tool and run the risk of damaging your hardwood floors all the more.
The next thing you will need is a sanding sponge (180 grit) that is designed for the purpose of finish removal. You should then sand along the grain until you have removed most if not all of the mold. If there happens to be a little mold remaining you can use a diluted mixture of Clorox on the area to finish the job. You should be careful though as this could harm the floor if proper caution is not taken.
When you have finished the procedure of sanding and bleaching, you should sand again. This time you will need a 200 grit sand paper. Always remember to sand along the wood grain and never against it. If possible, you should touch up the finish with the same hardwood finish that was used on the rest of the floor. If you are not able to find an exact match, just try to match it as best you can with the next closest match of finish.
To prevent this type of problem, be sure that all your potted plants have proper drainage and that there are no pots leaking onto your flooring. In fact, all liquid spills should be quickly and properly cleaned up as they occur. These small steps will safeguard and prolong the magnificence and lifetime of your beautiful hardwood flooring.
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