{"id":98,"date":"2021-04-08T13:29:02","date_gmt":"2021-04-08T17:29:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/textiles\/?page_id=98"},"modified":"2021-04-08T13:29:02","modified_gmt":"2021-04-08T17:29:02","slug":"remove-stains-from-heel-marks","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/textiles\/care\/stain-removal\/remove-stains-from-heel-marks\/","title":{"rendered":"Remove Stains From Heel Marks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Hard Surface Floors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Resilient<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
  1. Use an all-purpose spray cleaner. Follow directions.<\/li>
  2. If marks remain, use superfine (#0000) steel wool dipped in a liquid wax. Rub gently in a circular motion. Wipe with a damp cloth, dry with a clean cloth, and apply a coat of floor wax or polish.<\/li>
  3. Use a commercial non-toxic dry-chemical cleaning bar. These may be purchased from a hardware store, commercial cleaning supply house, or flooring dealer.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    CAUTIONS:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    • Be careful any time a commercial product or combination of cleaning supplies are used.<\/li>
    • Be sure to store and dispose of products\/cans\/containers as recommended. Keep out of reach of chiIdren.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Wood (Oiled, Polyurethaned, Stained, Varnished, Waxed)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
      1. Mix dishwashing detergent in hot water and swish to make a great volume of suds. Dip a cloth in only the foam and apply to the heel marks. Rinse with a clean cloth moistened with clear water.<\/li>
      2. For stubborn marks, use superfine (#0000) steel wool dipped in a liquid wax. Rub gently in a circular motion. Polish or wax as soon as possible to re-seal the exposed wood.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        CAUTIONS:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        • Steel wool can remove a light portion of the wood finish, so rub gently.<\/li>
        • Be careful any time a commercial product or combination of cleaning supplies are used.<\/li>
        • Be sure to store and dispose of products\/cans\/containers as recommended. Keep out of reach of children.<\/li>
        • When using caustic, toxic, aromatic or flammable cleaning solutions, be certain to provide for adequate ventilation.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          Wood (Painted)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
          1. Light heel marks can sometimes be removed by wiping a painted surfaces with a cloth dipped in warm, sudsy water.<\/li>
          2. Crayerase, a non-toxic, dry-chemical cleaning bar, can be used to remove the marks. If the Crayerase leaves a shiny mark, sponge the shiny spot with a cloth moistened with hot water.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

            Furniture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

            Wood (Exterior, Interior – Painted)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

            Sometimes heel marks are left on the legs of painted furniture. Wipe scuff marks with warm soapy water. Be sure to dry surface thoroughly with a dry cloth. If marks remain, apply liquid wax with superfine (#0000) steel wool and rub in the direction of the wood grain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Exterior Surfaces<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

            Porches, Decks, Patios: Wood (Painted)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
            1. Light heel marks can sometimes be removed from painted surfaces by wiping the scuff marks with a cloth dipped in warm, sudsy water.<\/li>
            2. Crayerase, a non-toxic, dry-chemical cleaning bar, can be used to remove the marks. If the Crayerase leaves a shiny mark, sponge the shiny spot with a cloth moistened with hot water.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

              Wood (Stained)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

              Put appliance wax on a soft cloth and wipe until the stain is removed. Then remove excess wax with a clean cloth.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

              Hard Surface Floors Resilient Use an all-purpose spray cleaner. Follow directions. If marks remain, use superfine (#0000) steel wool dipped in a liquid wax. Rub gently in a circular motion. Wipe with a damp cloth, dry with a clean cloth, and apply a coat of floor wax or polish. Use a commercial non-toxic dry-chemical cleaning […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":346,"featured_media":0,"parent":22,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-full.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-98","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/textiles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/98","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/textiles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/textiles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/textiles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/346"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/textiles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=98"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/textiles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/98\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":99,"href":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/textiles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/98\/revisions\/99"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/textiles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/22"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/textiles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=98"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}