How to Remove Vacuum Cleaner Scuffs Off Furniture

Bumping the vacuum cleaner into furniture can leave scuff marks.

Vacuum cleaners can effectively clean carpets and other floor surfaces by suctioning up dirt and debris, but since vacuum cleaners are rarely used in an empty room, bumping the vacuum against furniture or other items is common. This leaves a scuff mark on the furniture that is not always easy to remove. Some basic household tools, however, can help clean up the scuff marks.

Things You'll Need

• Pencil or art eraser
• Clean cloths
• Household cleaner
• Rubbing alcohol
• WD-40

Instructions

1. Use a pencil or art eraser to gently rub away the scuff marks on the furniture. Wipe away any flaking from the eraser with a damp cloth.

2. Apply a small amount of all-purpose cleaner to a soft, clean cloth. Dab the cleaner on any remaining scuff marks on the furniture.

3. Wipe the mark with a clean, damp cloth. If any scuff marks remain, apply a little rubbing alcohol or WD-40 to a clean, soft cloth and blot the remaining scuff mark.

4. Repeat as necessary until the scuff mark is gone. Wipe clean with a damp cloth and dry when finished.

Tips & Warnings

• Try a little baking soda with water if the scuff marks remain. Apply the baking soda paste to the mark, leave on for a few minutes, then wipe clean with a damp cloth.

References

• Housekeeping Channel: Scuff Marks
• Mrs. Clean: Removing Scuff Marks and Heel Marks