Help w/ paper stuck to hardwood

Mrs. Theobald

I went to pick up one of Ava's books last night and it was stuck to the hardwood floor. I pulled it up but some of the paper was left behind. I think it may have laid in a wet spot. How do you get this off? I tried goo be gone and a razor blade but it didn't work. Any other suggestions?

Daisygirl613

i am no martha stewart, so i have no idea, but...

what if you put a little more water on it and let it sit for a few minutes?

or wonder if it could come up like wax...if you put a towel on it and iron it, maybe the heat will help? 

myrall

Whatever you do, don't put an iron on your hardwood floor! Even through a towel or piece of fabric, you stand the chance of ruining your floor.

Just putting a little water on it to soften it up should work. Or let some Murphy's Oil Soap sit on it. Should take care of it in a jiffy. 

susangilchrist

Wonder if Goo Gone would hurt the hardwood?

Mrs. Theobald

susangilchrist:

Wonder if Goo Gone would hurt the hardwood?

See I think that is why it didn't work.  It doesn't say not to use it on hardwood but I was scared and didn't leave it on the wood for very long.  It says on the bottle to let it sit for a few minutes but I got scared!

I think I will try water or murphy's oil.  Those were my thoughts too. 

slwprincess

Do you have any Bona Hardwood Floor Cleaner?  I would soak a paper towel in that and lay it on the spot for a few minutes to soften it up again and I bet it comes right up.  I love my Bona- use it to clean Gavins wooden highchair too.  Works like a charm!