How to restore hardwood floor?

Hello there, Give Steam Cleaning a go. If that doesn't work give the floor a good scrub and then throw on the areas Bicarb of soda or a sweet smelling Shake and Vac and let it take up the moisture and hopefully the smell. Otherwise I suggest you ask in a Pet store what they have to do the trick for you. Failing that - Replace the floorboards with new!

Here's a link with some things to try:

https://www.murphyoilsoap.com/hardwood-flooring/how-to-remove-pet-stains

After you thoroughly clean, use a product like Rejuvenate. To clean, I use this mopping recipe and wring my mop thoroughly:

½ cup apple cider vinegar

1 tsp blue Dawn

2 gallons warm tap water

I found a couple ideas for you

https://www.houzz.com/discussions/2376321/how-to-clean-pet-residue-stains-on-old-hardwoods-under-carpet

http://www.amerrymom.com/2016/07/restoring-hardwood-floors-under-carpet/

In my 1947 house, we used 2-part Wood Bleach, as the pet stains were quite dark.

If very dark, a second application will get it.

Furniture refinishers use Oxalic Acid.

Hope this helps you:

https://www.northsidefloors.com/remove-urine-hardwood-floors/

Hope your floors turn out beautifully.

Rent an orbital sander for a weekend. WORTH it. Remove all items, buy a good respirator, seal off the room with plastic and tape or your whole house will be covered with dust. The biggest trick is to keep the sander moving, never let it sit in one spot. Sweep all dust up and in cracks! Wipe with a damp cloth until ALL dust is gone. Stain is easiest to control with a rag. Dip corner of rag in stain and rub into wood. Use a SMALL amount of stain as you can always add more coats but you have to start OVER if you put on too much. Rub a small area to the color you like and keep going. Let dry according to stain can directions. I did 2 coats of stain and 2 coats of polyurethane on my 100 year oak floors. It was SO worth it.

How to Remove Pet Stain from Hardwood Floors 100% Successfully

https://www.homecleaningforyou.com/how-to-remove-pet-stain-from-hardwood-floors/

Here's one way

https://www.hometalk.com/diy/clean/floors/pet-stains-on-hardwood-floors-44360112

Refinishing is very worthwhile. We did our 1973 floors that blended into a new red oak hw installation. It’s a decision to consider whether you want to do the DIY or contract someone else to do it for you.

No the finish is off in that spot you would have to sand the spot and re stain and varnish

The best way to restore the floors is to have them sanded that will take all stains out and re stain or varnish or both

I would get a professional to sand down the floor and then put an acrylic on for you. My friend tried to do it herself and the floors were uneven, and the stuff she put on as a top coat did not last. A lot of work and in the long run she hired someone and her floors are beautiful. They even changed the color of the stain for her.

Hi! Having tried sanding a floor myself, I recommend getting a couple of bids to get it sanded. It's more cost effective than you would think. Plus a licensed contractor guarantees their work. The same goes for staining and sealing the floor. It depends on your budget, abilities and energy level!