Stains on wood floor new apartment, need help
Just moved into a new flat (rental, so I really can't afford to mess this up) and there are these discoloured patches across the wooden floor. We already reported all of them. No idea what caused them — they were already there when we got the keys. The previous tenants seemed grubby.
Image 4-6 for worst stains
What we've tried so far:
- Hot soapy water — didn't really touch them
- Elbow Grease on one stain — worked really well!
The catch: the cleaner was nervous about using Elbow Grease on the rest because she said it's quite strong and could potentially damage the wood if used more widely. Since it's not my floor to ruin, I want to be careful.
I’m in the UK so uk only products please:) I normally use baking soda and vinegar if I own the thing that is stained.
A few questions for the hive mind:
- Has anyone used Elbow Grease (or similar degreasers) on wood floors without issues?
- Is there a gentler product you'd reach for next — something that won't strip the finish?
- Any guess what these stains actually are?
Photos attached. Thanks in advance!