How to get wood filler residue off hardwood floors?

Question

My hardwood installer filled some oversized cracks between boards with tinted wood putty.  Now there are big smudges of filler residue around the areas where he worked.  How do I get these off?

Sharon · Answer

Its meant to be sanded off. Why not call him back to do the cleanup.

Chubby58 · Answer

lightly scrape them with a plastic putty knife. If that doesn't work for you try a little bit of acetone on a Qtip and gently rub if off.

Jewellmartin · Answer

I agree with @Sharon, although often we are reluctant to hold people accountable for their mistakes. If the floors have been sealed after the repairs, it's a more complicated job. All the more reason to call the installer back. But you can do it yourself. Best wishes 😇

Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA · Answer

http://www.hardwoodflooringtalk.com/forum/removing-wood-filler-residue-t1392.html

Someone else said mineral spirits . . . I agree, get the guy back. You paid good money for a proper job.

William · Answer

Use some mineral spirits on a cloth and rub over the residue. Will remove the smudges but not the wood putty.

Kristina · Answer

Will this also remove the varnish?

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