Comments on: How To Remove Black Urine Stains From Hardwood Floors… For Under a Dollar http://www.homeimprovementsdepot.com/how-to-remove-black-urine-stains-from-hardwood-floors-for-under-a-dollar/ DIY Home Improvement Tips and Tricks Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:36:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: LisaNTulsa http://www.homeimprovementsdepot.com/how-to-remove-black-urine-stains-from-hardwood-floors-for-under-a-dollar/#comment-65918 LisaNTulsa Sat, 06 Feb 2010 18:28:41 +0000 http://www.homeimprovementsdepot.com/how-to-remove-black-urine-stains-from-hardwood-floors-for-under-a-dollar/#comment-65918 I wouldn't recommend this fix for "engineered"/laminate hardwood floors, Amy. They are compressed wood and will warp. I wouldn’t recommend this fix for “engineered”/laminate hardwood floors, Amy. They are compressed wood and will warp.

]]> By: Tom http://www.homeimprovementsdepot.com/how-to-remove-black-urine-stains-from-hardwood-floors-for-under-a-dollar/#comment-63228 Tom Thu, 07 Jan 2010 11:02:24 +0000 http://www.homeimprovementsdepot.com/how-to-remove-black-urine-stains-from-hardwood-floors-for-under-a-dollar/#comment-63228 Jessica, No matter what sort of floors you have I'd still test it over a series of days in a hidden spot... Maybe put one drop of hydrogen peroxide down one day, two drops the next and so forth for 4 to 5 days... And see the results... Good luck! Jessica,

No matter what sort of floors you have I’d still test it over a series of days in a hidden spot… Maybe put one drop of hydrogen peroxide down one day, two drops the next and so forth for 4 to 5 days… And see the results…

Good luck!

]]> By: Jessica http://www.homeimprovementsdepot.com/how-to-remove-black-urine-stains-from-hardwood-floors-for-under-a-dollar/#comment-63216 Jessica Thu, 07 Jan 2010 02:54:02 +0000 http://www.homeimprovementsdepot.com/how-to-remove-black-urine-stains-from-hardwood-floors-for-under-a-dollar/#comment-63216 I have red oak floors in my living room and sanded the floor like crazy, but was not able to remove black stains. I thought I'd put a light stain(no poly yet) on to see how well it would all blend, but the spots are still visible. Do you think I could still try dabbing peroxide on the black stains? I have red oak floors in my living room and sanded the floor like crazy, but was not able to remove black stains. I thought I’d put a light stain(no poly yet) on to see how well it would all blend, but the spots are still visible. Do you think I could still try dabbing peroxide on the black stains?

]]> By: Penny http://www.homeimprovementsdepot.com/how-to-remove-black-urine-stains-from-hardwood-floors-for-under-a-dollar/#comment-61642 Penny Sun, 20 Dec 2009 20:35:37 +0000 http://www.homeimprovementsdepot.com/how-to-remove-black-urine-stains-from-hardwood-floors-for-under-a-dollar/#comment-61642 Tom may be right - the detergent may cause darkening. I found an accident weeks later, put Nature's Miracle on it, then citrus cleaner for wood, and finally when it didn't lighten up - Oxy-Clean (which may contain some detergents). It just got worse. In fact, I dripped a little Oxy-Clean onto another area and it darkened immediately. BTW, my floors are maple, finished with non-VOC Rubio Monocoat. I dabbed the hydrogen peroxide on the drips and they vanished within an hour. The other area required some sanding and then light dabbing of peroxide. I am happy to report that the floor looks back to normal and now all I have to do is apply more Monocoat. Tom may be right - the detergent may cause darkening. I found an accident weeks later, put Nature’s Miracle on it, then citrus cleaner for wood, and finally when it didn’t lighten up - Oxy-Clean (which may contain some detergents). It just got worse. In fact, I dripped a little Oxy-Clean onto another area and it darkened immediately. BTW, my floors are maple, finished with non-VOC Rubio Monocoat. I dabbed the hydrogen peroxide on the drips and they vanished within an hour. The other area required some sanding and then light dabbing of peroxide. I am happy to report that the floor looks back to normal and now all I have to do is apply more Monocoat.

]]> By: Jonathan http://www.homeimprovementsdepot.com/how-to-remove-black-urine-stains-from-hardwood-floors-for-under-a-dollar/#comment-56859 Jonathan Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:16:27 +0000 http://www.homeimprovementsdepot.com/how-to-remove-black-urine-stains-from-hardwood-floors-for-under-a-dollar/#comment-56859 Tom, Thanks for the response. I am afraid the hydrogen peroxide may have been the cause for the color change but I can try a small area and see if it lightens it. If I purchase wood bleach, I need to then find a stain that closely resembles mine? thanks Tom,

Thanks for the response. I am afraid the hydrogen peroxide may have been the cause for the color change but I can try a small area and see if it lightens it.

If I purchase wood bleach, I need to then find a stain that closely resembles mine?

thanks

]]> By: Tom http://www.homeimprovementsdepot.com/how-to-remove-black-urine-stains-from-hardwood-floors-for-under-a-dollar/#comment-56857 Tom Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:04:16 +0000 http://www.homeimprovementsdepot.com/how-to-remove-black-urine-stains-from-hardwood-floors-for-under-a-dollar/#comment-56857 Jonathan, Hmm, I have to wonder if the soap is what causes your wood to turn black. Dish soap has water in it and water stains in wood sometimes appear as black stains. I'm not entirely sure how to get rid of that black stain, but you could always try a few drops of straight hydrogen peroxide to see if that will lighten your wood or not. There are also specially designed wood bleaches which may work better in your case. Good luck! Jonathan,

Hmm, I have to wonder if the soap is what causes your wood to turn black. Dish soap has water in it and water stains in wood sometimes appear as black stains. I’m not entirely sure how to get rid of that black stain, but you could always try a few drops of straight hydrogen peroxide to see if that will lighten your wood or not. There are also specially designed wood bleaches which may work better in your case. Good luck!

]]> By: Jonathan http://www.homeimprovementsdepot.com/how-to-remove-black-urine-stains-from-hardwood-floors-for-under-a-dollar/#comment-56855 Jonathan Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:58:50 +0000 http://www.homeimprovementsdepot.com/how-to-remove-black-urine-stains-from-hardwood-floors-for-under-a-dollar/#comment-56855 Help! I made my own mix of hydrogen peroxide, baking soda and dish soap that I read works to get cat urine out of in-floor vents. However, some of this solution got onto the wood floors leaving black stains (I'm assuming stripping the finish off the floor?). Is there anything I can do to lighten the stains to make them less noticeable? I cannot afford tearing up the floor to put in new wood so I need a more affordable solution. Thanks a bunch! Help!

I made my own mix of hydrogen peroxide, baking soda and dish soap that I read works to get cat urine out of in-floor vents. However, some of this solution got onto the wood floors leaving black stains (I’m assuming stripping the finish off the floor?). Is there anything I can do to lighten the stains to make them less noticeable? I cannot afford tearing up the floor to put in new wood so I need a more affordable solution.

Thanks a bunch!

]]> By: sally http://www.homeimprovementsdepot.com/how-to-remove-black-urine-stains-from-hardwood-floors-for-under-a-dollar/#comment-56190 sally Thu, 22 Oct 2009 03:25:05 +0000 http://www.homeimprovementsdepot.com/how-to-remove-black-urine-stains-from-hardwood-floors-for-under-a-dollar/#comment-56190 if you want stronger h2o2, (peroxide) you can get it at a beauty supply store. If you get the 40 volume, simply mix 1/2 with water to get 20 volume, etc. Be careful.......I'm using denattured acchol on the floor with some succes. TSP can turn the wood gray. I have sanded small areas, but won't do all 4 rooms.' Moving the furniture is an issue. Guess, I'll move downstairs to complete the project. I think that the varathane renewal kit loks great, but would like to avoid too may variances in color. One room was wet, and stripped and is a little gray, they to the haul that was wet and spotty. I'm trying the denatured alchohol to even out the color, then will probably try staining the spots to get an acceptable match. I bout the 25 cent samples from varathane to try. I did use Minwax stain and sealer and it looks pretty goood on a splattered spot, it looks great from one angle, but needs a finish. Hey, it was there for 50 years, now and I am pretty thrilled at what was under the carpet. Needs a BIG cleaning, and think that TSP will be too harsh. Any ideas? Laundry soap, Dawn? I'll try anything that has been used successfully! I need a handy husband to help me get the place ready to SELL! Then there would be light at the end of the tunnel. I'm 63 and still look pretty good! If you can help in that department, e-mail me, OK?? Thanks! Sally if you want stronger h2o2, (peroxide) you can get it at a beauty supply store.
If you get the 40 volume, simply mix 1/2 with water to get 20 volume, etc. Be careful…….I’m using denattured acchol on the floor with some succes. TSP
can turn the wood gray. I have sanded small areas, but won’t do all 4 rooms.’
Moving the furniture is an issue. Guess, I’ll move downstairs to complete the project. I think that the varathane renewal kit loks great, but would like to avoid too may variances in color. One room was wet, and stripped and is a little gray, they to the haul that was wet and spotty. I’m trying the denatured alchohol to even out the color, then will probably try staining the spots to get an acceptable match. I bout the 25 cent samples from varathane
to try. I did use Minwax stain and sealer and it looks pretty goood on a splattered spot, it looks great from one angle, but needs a finish. Hey, it was there for 50 years, now and I am pretty thrilled at what was under the carpet. Needs a BIG cleaning, and think that TSP will be too harsh. Any ideas? Laundry soap, Dawn? I’ll try anything that has been used successfully! I need a handy husband to help me get the place ready to SELL!
Then there would be light at the end of the tunnel. I’m 63 and still look pretty good! If you can help in that department, e-mail me, OK?? Thanks! Sally

]]> By: Amy http://www.homeimprovementsdepot.com/how-to-remove-black-urine-stains-from-hardwood-floors-for-under-a-dollar/#comment-49356 Amy Mon, 24 Aug 2009 02:12:34 +0000 http://www.homeimprovementsdepot.com/how-to-remove-black-urine-stains-from-hardwood-floors-for-under-a-dollar/#comment-49356 Does anyone know if this will affect the finish on our engineered hardwood floors ( Brazilian cherry ) , it seems that the urine leaked down in between the boards and stained ... Suggestions? Does anyone know if this will affect the finish on our engineered hardwood floors ( Brazilian cherry ) , it seems that the urine leaked down in between the boards and stained …
Suggestions?

]]> By: Tamara http://www.homeimprovementsdepot.com/how-to-remove-black-urine-stains-from-hardwood-floors-for-under-a-dollar/#comment-34277 Tamara Tue, 09 Jun 2009 04:36:23 +0000 http://www.homeimprovementsdepot.com/how-to-remove-black-urine-stains-from-hardwood-floors-for-under-a-dollar/#comment-34277 when i removed the carpet from my 100 year old floors (they need to be refinished, but were in great shape) there was a whole area that the previous owners dog obviously favored. it was about 3 ft square... i just dumped bottles of peroxide on it (that i bought at the grocery) it took several applications... i figured what did i have to lose and used a large amount. The finish was wore off in this area so not sure how it would have affected the finish. another suggestion i have seen to get rid of the odor is vinegar, dont dump that on the floor! that actually stained it worse... so.. off i went for more hydrogen peroxide and its light again. when i removed the carpet from my 100 year old floors (they need to be refinished, but were in great shape) there was a whole area that the previous owners dog obviously favored. it was about 3 ft square… i just dumped bottles of peroxide on it (that i bought at the grocery) it took several applications… i figured what did i have to lose and used a large amount. The finish was wore off in this area so not sure how it would have affected the finish.

another suggestion i have seen to get rid of the odor is vinegar, dont dump that on the floor! that actually stained it worse… so.. off i went for more hydrogen peroxide and its light again.

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