Use steel wool to lightly brush dried up bloodstains on waxed hardwood floors.
Bloodstains on hardwood.
Baking soda will be your ally when it comes to removing blood from hardwood flooring.
If not treated swiftly these blood stains might set into your wooden floor and consequently discolor it for good.
Do not rub just blot as rubbing can cause the blood stain to spread or go deeper step 2 sprinkle the affected area with baking soda.
Blood is a messy substance to clean up and can leave stains that are hard to remove no matter how much you scrub.
Once the stain is gone wipe down the area with a damp cloth to remove remaining residue and consider re staining or applying a new finish to restore its appearance.
Next dip a cloth into vinegar and blot the baking soda with the towel.
Sprinkle baking soda over the stain and be liberal in your application.
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Step 1 sprinkle baking soda onto the blood stain step 2 soak a brush in white vinegar step 3 use the brush to gently rub the stained area.
You can gently rub the mixture into the wood but do not rub aggressively.
1 x research sourcestep 3 dip a brush in white vinegar and use it to gently scrub the stained area.
Keep in mind that you should only use gentle force and a couple of passes to avoid scratches and other damage.