Simply clean the scratch with a damp cloth dipped in hardwood floor cleaner.
													
																	Best stain to hide minor scratches in floor. 
									
	
		
	
																	For small scratches try a diy solution. 
																	I have a new floor no scratches yet and was trying to pick a stain color that would hide scratches best plumber. 
																	If you have a small single scratch that s only noticeable when you get close like a scratch caused by an excited pet and your floor has a relatively new finish try a diy home solution first mix equal parts apple cider vinegar and olive oil in a small cup and dab the mixture into the scratch. 
																	Wax sticks are great scratch busters because they include stain and urethane which protects the floor s finish. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	How to repair scratched wood. 
																	Don t be afraid to mix a couple of colors together to get a good match. 
																	The propensity of dark stains to highlight defects also makes small scratches and dents more visible than they would be on a light floor. 
																	Repair minor scratches in the floor s protective coating with floor cleaner and protective finish. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	This is especially true if the stain is dark enough to.