{"id":3679,"date":"2021-05-14T23:14:34","date_gmt":"2021-05-14T23:14:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alternatech.net\/?p=3679"},"modified":"2021-05-14T23:14:34","modified_gmt":"2021-05-14T23:14:34","slug":"best-way-to-say-goodbye-scuff-marks-all-around-your-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thefinejournal.com\/best-way-to-say-goodbye-scuff-marks-all-around-your-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Way To Say Goodbye Scuff Marks All Around Your Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Scuff marks often magically appear. From walls down to the floors, these lined, skid mark-like stains seem to magically appear at almost any given time. So how exactly do you remove these marks? In this article, we\u2019ll walk you through the different ways when cleaning these dirty streaks from different types of surfaces in your home\n<h4>#1: Remove Scuff Marks from Walls\n</h4><p><strong>What You\u2019ll Need\n<ul>\n<li>Soft white cloth\n</li><li>Magic eraser\n</li><li>Little bowls\n</li><li>Art gum eraser\n</li><li>Touch-up paint\n\n<p><img fetchpriority='\"high\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"alignnone' size-large wp-image-3689 src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/05%5C/Remove-Scuff-Marks-1024x680.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"1024\"' height='\"680\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/thefinejournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Remove-Scuff-Marks-1024x680.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><h5><strong>Process\n<h6>Clean with Cloth and Water\n</h6><p><img decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-full' wp-image-3687 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/05%5C/Remove-Scuff-Marks-from-wallpaper.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"750\"' height='\"500\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/thefinejournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Remove-Scuff-Marks-from-wallpaper.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p>Clean the fresh scuff marks by scrubbing the dirt with a wet soft white cloth. This is the first step that you should do to avoid chipping away the paint of any surface you\u2019re working on. Simply dip the cloth in clean water and gently scrub it against the affected area. Dry the whole area afterward with another clean cloth and leave it to air dry.\n</p><h6>Remove Stains Using Dishwashing Liquid\n<figure id='\"attachment_3686\"' aria-describedby='\"caption-attachment-3686\"' style='\"width:' class='\"wp-caption' aligncenter><img decoding='\"async\"' class='\"wp-image-3686' size-large src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/05%5C/Remove-Scuff-Marks-from-wall123-1024x683.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"1024\"' height='\"683\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/thefinejournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Remove-Scuff-Marks-from-wall123-1024x683.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'><figcaption id='\"caption-attachment-3686\"' class='\"wp-caption-text\"'>Photo: The Spruce\n<p>For tougher stains that won\u2019t budge with water, mix a solution of \u00bd teaspoon of dishwashing liquid and two cups of warm water. Get a clean soft cloth and use it to apply the solution to the scuff-stained area. Add in a dash of baking soda powder if the stains are still difficult to remove. Once the stain is gone, clean the entire area by wiping it dry with another clean cloth dampened with water.\n</p><h6>Use a Magic Eraser\n</h6><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-large' wp-image-3684 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/05%5C/Remove-Scuff-Marks-from-wall-1024x683.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"1024\"' height='\"683\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/thefinejournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Remove-Scuff-Marks-from-wall-1024x683.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p>For tough-to-remove scuff marks, consider using a magic eraser to solve the trick. Simply dampen it with water and gently rub it against the stained area using steady pressure. Make sure to do this carefully to avoid chipping away any paint. Let the area dry with another clean damp cloth afterward.\n</p><h4>#2: Remove Scuff Marks from Wallpapers\n<h5>What You\u2019ll Need\n</h5></h4><p>Art gum eraser<br>\nLiquid detergent<br>\nWater\n</p><h5>Process\n<figure id='\"attachment_3688\"' aria-describedby='\"caption-attachment-3688\"' style='\"width:' class='\"wp-caption' aligncenter><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"wp-image-3688' size-large src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/05%5C/Remove-Scuff-Marks-from-wallpaper11-1024x683.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"1024\"' height='\"683\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/thefinejournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Remove-Scuff-Marks-from-wallpaper11-1024x683.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'><figcaption id='\"caption-attachment-3688\"' class='\"wp-caption-text\"'>Photo: The Spruce\n<p>When cleaning wallpapers, it\u2019s always recommended to practice extra caution and avoid putting too much liquid on the material to avoid unnecessary damage. Try using an art gum first to remove the fresh scuff marks on the stained area.\n</p><p>If the stains persist, try using a small mixture of liquid detergent and water. Make sure to spot-check it first on a small surface to make sure it won\u2019t damage the material. Once it\u2019s good to go, go ahead and apply an ample amount of the solution onto the stain.\n</p><h4>#3: Remove Scuff Marks from Floors\n<h5>What You\u2019ll Need\n<ul>\n<li>Microfiber cloth\n</li><li>Tennis ball\n</li><li>Art gum or school eraser\n</li><li>Baking soda\n</li><li>Acetone nail polish remover\n</li><li>WD-40\n\n<h5><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-full' wp-image-3693 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/05%5C/Remove-Scuff-Marks-from-floor.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"1024\"' height='\"640\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/thefinejournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Remove-Scuff-Marks-from-floor.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n<h5>Process\n</h5></h5><p>When cleaning scuff marks from floors, always make sure to start with the most gentle and friendly method to avoid any additional damage to the floor.\n</p><h6>Remove Scuff Marks Using a Tennis Ball\n</h6><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-full' wp-image-3695 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/05%5C/Remove-Scuff-Marks-from-floor4.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"620\"' height='\"465\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/thefinejournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Remove-Scuff-Marks-from-floor4.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p>Aside from keeping you fit and healthy, a tennis ball can also help you remove scuff marks from your floor. How? Simply grab an old tennis ball and make an \u2018X\u2019 cut in the center using a sharp blade. Slip it onto the end of a broom or mop handle and apply it against the stained area to buff away the marks.\n</p><h6>Scrub Away Scuff Marks from Wood Floors with an Eraser\n</h6><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-full' wp-image-3692 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/05%5C/Remove-Scuff-Marks-from-floor2.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"580\"' height='\"386\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/thefinejournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Remove-Scuff-Marks-from-floor2.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p>If you\u2019re dealing with marks on your wood, ceramic or laminated floor, simply use an art gum or a school pencil eraser to buff them away. Simply erase the marks as you would do on any piece of writing on paper and clean the shavings from the floor afterward.\n</p><h6>Use a Microfiber Cloth on Wood Floors\n</h6><p>Microfiber cloths are another great option to scrub away scuff marks from floors. Simply rub a clean and dry microfiber cloth on stained wood, ceramic, stone, and laminated floors and watch the marks fade one by one. If the scuff stains persist, try adding a bit of water into the mix and rub again until you\u2019re satisfied with the results.\n</p><h6>Deep Clean the Stains Away with Baking Soda Powder\n</h6><p>For hard-to-remove scuff marks, simply dampen a cotton or microfiber cloth and add a dash of baking soda into the mix. Gently scrub away the stained area until the scuff stains fade away.\n</p><h6>Remove Vinyl Floor Scuff Marks Using WD-40\n</h6><p>Tough scuff marks on your vinyl floor? WD-40 can do the trick. Try spritzing a small amount of WD-40 on the stained area and buff it away using a clean and soft cloth. For best measure, try performing a quick spot check on a small and inconspicuous spot first. If everything looks good, then you can spritz more solutions onto the scuff marks.\n</p><p>Once you\u2019re done cleaning, apply a good vinyl floor polish solution onto the area to restore its shine and sparkle.\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"</p><p>Scuff marks often magically appear. From walls down to the floors, these lined, skid mark-like stains seem to magically appear at almost any given time. So how exactly do you remove these marks? 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