How to get dried paint stripper off hardwood floors

“I bought a 100 year old house and stripped the paint from all the baseboards and doorframes.”source ↗

“To add to the hell I created, I didn’t put anything on my beautiful hard wood floors to protect them.”source ↗

“For some reason I thought I could just scrub it off ?? Nope. Got soap, hot water, a huge scrub brush, a razor, and scraper.”source ↗

“Help me. Please. I literally don’t know what to do and I’m freaking out”source ↗

“What would be the best way for me to clean the paint off of these cabinets without causing further damage?”source ↗

“paint seeped through the Scotch blue tape that we were using.”source ↗

“I’d love to paint soon but I was wondering if there’s a way I can address some spots, like this one, where there’s a bunch of crud or build up on the top ledge of the molding that got painted over like a landlord special.”source ↗

“I recently stayed in a airbnb and my toddlers scribbled all over the floor in crayon. Water, soap, bleach wipes, comet - NOTHING was working.”source ↗

“found this underneath the litter box… it’s cat pee. Any tips for him? & if he’s screwed does this mean they’ll have to redo the whole flooring?”source ↗

“I accidentally spilled nail glue and it hardened in like 3 seconds. It became super stuck, Idk how to remove it, don’t want my landlord to get mad. I tried scraping it off but I just scratched the desk 🙃”source ↗

“My can of interior wall paint got knocked over and spilled on a large spot of the carpet in my bedroom.”source ↗

“I've used rubbing alcohol, spray carpet cleaner, and hydrogen peroxide. I think I made pretty good progress but the stain is still pretty apparent.”source ↗

“the entire table is covered in a sticky residue from the tape.”source ↗

“I’ve tried using the canola oil trick, rubbed oil all over the entire surface and let it soak for a few minutes, then tried scrubbing it off. Still nothing.”source ↗

“They are painted white with that matte wall paint. They are very scuffed and dirty. I tried cleaning with a magic eraser but it started erasing paint. I’m not sure what to clean them with.”source ↗

“multiple spots (mostly around the kitchenette) that has this semi hard grey layer on top of the wood, it's soft enough to scratch wich a nail and has these weird wear patterns”source ↗

“Tried everything, vinegar, specific wood floor cleaners, it just keeps coming back.”source ↗

“Does anyone know how to get this mark off without damaging thr wood?”source ↗

“It's mahogany wood. I'm not sure what the mark is but it looks like it goes away when I wipe it but when it dries, it reappears.”source ↗

“I have gone through and scrubbed on my hands and knees at times, but feels like the dirt comes right back.”source ↗

“I do mop very often, but I feel like it’s just not getting into these grooves, if that makes sense?”source ↗

“I vacuum daily and mop 1-2x a week and it still doesn’t feel like I’m getting it all”source ↗

“My lovely mother in law saw a bug so decided to spray off deep woods insect repellent VIII on my table. Now it's shiny and sticky and I don't know how to remove it.”source ↗

“Any way to get these off? They’re all over the apartment and I keep thinking the floor is dirty 🫠 I haven’t been able to just wipe them off but I haven’t tried anything harsher than an all purpose cleaner to avoid damaging the floors”source ↗

“I need any possible tip of how to clean the black stripes. Those are from big black metal dog cage. Tried a lot of different chemicals, nothing worked.”source ↗

“Maybe someone got the same problem and know how to clean it.”source ↗

“I'm on my 5th mopping with a regular floorwash and the water still comes out grey.”source ↗

“We even used a steam machine yesterday with my mom and apparently it still wasn't enough...”source ↗

“unfortunately it is now stuck on my floor, and has been for the past 5 months. I figure I should try to get it off now that I've stubbed my toe a few hundred times: what do I do?”source ↗

“The floor can look fine and still have a thin film from whatever the last mopping cycle left behind.”source ↗

“Like I'll walk barefoot after mopping and my feet still feel slightly tacky, or there's a faint chemical smell hours later.”source ↗

“We clean and clean and clean and love our apartment so much… but it never feels clean because the floors are just screaming in your face.”source ↗

“I’m renting, so I’m not going to sand and refinish!”source ↗

“The goal for me is presentable, and something that my dust and hair will ultimately stop sticking to! The pictures are after sweeping by the way… it’s just so STICKY!!”source ↗

“I followed the instructions and left it to dry. This was yesterday so it's dry by now but the ugly markings remain.”source ↗

“Does anyone have advice as to how to get rid of these new spots?”source ↗

“The stains are from cement and other materials used in construction.”source ↗

“I think i ruined my hardwood floors. Oil spots appeared after chinese food, i tried corn starch, it did nothing, followed with Dawn powerwash and it is so much worse… help me!”source ↗

“i have a toddler and she dropped lots of greasy noodles around her highchair, these spots were just covered enough by the base that the oil sat overnight”source ↗

“I would be more concerned about the chemical residue/lingering smell you mention, given that so many products state that they are harmful if ingested.”source ↗

“I noticed the floors are looking a bit rough after. What would be the best option to get what I assume is paint stains off the ground? We have mopped multiple times and it hasn’t helped .”source ↗

“the rubber feet left marks on the ceramic/porcelain tiles (mock marble).”source ↗

“The staining is pretty severe, plus the smell is forever.”source ↗

“there are spots where running the swifter or mop over the areas isn't really working. Asides from scrubbing on hand and knees, any advice on how to effectively clean?”source ↗

“If there are stains on the floor try making a paste with baking soda, let it sit for a bit then wipe clean. Repeat if necessary.”source ↗

“Apparently he piddled near this thing and his pee mixed with the baking soda balls and created the worst salt like residue known to man.”source ↗

“I did opt for a scrub daddy at one point which helped the big clumps but now it’s a thin film.”source ↗

“It’s gotten better but the second you dry it off, the powder beings to show again.”source ↗

“When I drop raw chicken or ground beef on the floor, I don't want to just smear it around with a bona spray mop. I want it dead.”source ↗

“A lot of the internet suggests a bit of vinegar or dish soap in water, but it's always so diluted there's no way it's actually killing anything.”source ↗

“These lines appeared when I drug my island stools across the floor even though I have soft pads on the feet of the stools.”source ↗

“Any ideas how to get rid of these lines?”source ↗

“I have cleaned the spot and then tried oxalic acid. Should i keep trying the oxalic acid or should i go for hydrogen peroxide? Or should i just give up :(”source ↗

“I've been using a spray mop with Bona wood floor cleaner but it just leaves the floor sticky and doesn't clean it properly, I tried using some water in the spray mop after but it doesn't seem to be removing the sticky residue, and I'm scared to use much more water because it's unsealed.”source ↗

“What is the best way to get the remaining old paint off this trim? Or do I just embrace the character and start painting?”source ↗

“There is a stain made from a plant pot. I believe this is flooring that was installed in 1973 when the house was built. Can’t tell if it’s laminate or vinyl. How can I remove stain. I’ve already tried multi purpose cleaners.”source ↗

“Please help me, I’ve messed up my floor using hardwood floor polish on vinyl(?)”source ↗

“For now, I need ways to clean up after all of the painting and pulling carpet staples we've been doing to get us "move in ready".”source ↗

“I've heard Murphys wood cleaner is good, but feel quite out of my depth - I don't want to damage my floors.”source ↗

“Unfortunately it’s covered in glue which is proving to be very time consuming to remove.”source ↗

“Any method that’s faster than soaking it in terps/diggers glue gone and scraping it up with a 60mm blade would be fantastic.”source ↗

“Just had my wooden floors sanded and polished Then cleaner came in and left these black spots all over the kitchen Any ideas on how to remove?”source ↗

“Well, the white spirit is doing nothing at all, the oil has hardened.”source ↗

“What do I do now? Its not awful, and its not sticky anymore but dear god is it streaky, which is really the main problem.”source ↗

“Tracked polyurethane all over newly installed PVC flooring 🤦‍♂️”source ↗

“This was while i was on vacation, and didn't see it until weeks later when it was well dried.”source ↗

“Is there anything I can do to clean this up? Mineral spirits did not work”source ↗

“What Are These Random Splotches?”source ↗

“Will be sanding them flat but figured id ask”source ↗

“Can i scrape it off? Or do i gotta sand”source ↗

“Seems odd. Some is very flush some isnt.Can I orbital sand them?”source ↗

“Im affraid the carpet adhesive will be too stubborn for it. Im also affraid to use a drum sander on the soft pine.”source ↗

“I have the water sealer and I pulled up the grip tape and of course everything I was worried about happened, the stairs are insanely sticky, and I’ve not been able to get the residue off and it did pull up some of the wood.”source ↗

“I tried to look up online and it said to not use any googone or oil based cleaners because was untreated but to use acetone and I did try that and it does not seem to be helping getting the residue off.”source ↗

“I just don’t know what to do because I need to be able to put this water sealer on while the weather still holds and my mother needs to be able to get in and out of the house for doctors appointments and right now the stairs are so sticky, I don’t know if she’ll be able to walk up and down them at all.”source ↗

“Ive been trying to scrape this off, someone told me to hold off and check for asbestos. Does this look like it’s asbestos to anyone ? Additionally , any tips to get this shit off efficiently i’d love to hear.”source ↗

“But my floors still feel kinda sticky. Especially if gotten wet.”source ↗

“I have littles who dont understand about staying off the floor.”source ↗

“I know youre supposed to wait 2 weeks but with only seeing a few and a few bites. We even have flea glue traps out now after it's dry and none have shown up. Would it be ok to mop?”source ↗