Q: My boyfriend left a set of tires (don’t ask!) on his hardwood floor. There are now dark rings on the floor that will not come off with regular cleaning.
Do you have a suggestion on how to get rid of these marks?
A: Susan, these dark rings are likely water stains. Most likely, the area or entire floor will have to be sanded and refinished.
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