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Tip for Cleaning Dried Paint Off Hardwood Floor

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February 8, 2023August 3, 2016

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Cleaning paint drips off hardwood floor — Joe Truini cleans dried drips of paint off the hardwood floor.

No matter how careful you are when painting, chances are you’ll end up with drips of paint on the floor. If you catch it while the paint is still wet, you can just wipe it up with a damp paper towel. But, if the paint has already dried, try using inexpensive acne cleansing pads to scrub away the hardened paint.

Tip: To be sure it won’t damage the finish on your hardwood floor, we recommend testing the acne cleansing pad in an inconspicuous spot first.

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Joe Truini

Radio Show Co-Host

Joe Truini is a contractor, author, and the host of “Simple Solutions” on Today’s Homeowner TV and the weekly Today’s Homeowner radio show. He has worked on both large commercial projects and residential remodeling, and has written for national publications such as This Old House and Popular Mechanics. He has also written eight books, including three best-selling shed-building books. Joe lives in Connecticut with his family and enjoys hiking, traveling, and baseball in his spare time.

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