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Hardwood floors are incredibly durable. Properly cared for, they’ll most likely outlive you, but they can still be damaged, including acquiring a number of dents. Surprisingly, you don’t need a belt sander, rebreather mask, and a can of polyurethane to fix them—all you need is a damp towel and an iron. It’s pretty simple, actually:
The steam should eventually plump the wood and make it ‘pop’ back into position. This works best on unfinished wood, but will work on finished wood as well. With finished wood, you might need to deal with damage to the finish, but a light sanding and some Tung oil should do the job. Note that this will work on dented wood furniture, too.
