Dark ring

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Q: I left a bucket with clothes cleaning solution on our maple floor. Now there is a dark ring on the floor.

How do I get it out?

A: Depends how deep the stain has penetrated. I would start with some fine steel wool or sandpaper and start rubbing with the grain. If the mark does not come out, you can try a hand scraper before advancing to more dramatic methods.

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