Floats work best in the spring when the muskrat glands are swelled to the point they look like they could pop. This is when the muskrats breeding season is in full swing and they don't hesitate one bit to climb up onto something to investigate it. I use carrots for bait and a food lure, just because carrots are cheap and they dont turn brown over night. Muskrat gland lure will work equally as well. Floats will really start to work well in about 3 weeks
The following remedies are for hardwood floors with soft oiled finishes. If needed, end each treatment by staining the wood, then waxing and buffing the spot to match the rest of the floor. Dark spots and pet stains: Rub the spot with No. 000 steel wool and floor wax. If the area is still dark, apply bleach or vinegar and allow it to soak into the wood for about an hour. Rinse with a damp cloth. Heel marks: Use fine steel wool to rub in floor wax.
Instructions. Determine the type of surface finish used on the hardwood floor. Old hardwood floors usually have a wax finish while more recent hardwood floors have a polyurethane finish. To discover the type of finish on the floor, place a drop of water on the floor and wait for it to dry.If there is a white spot on the floor when the water dries, then the floor has been treated with wax.acuum the floor to remove all dust and debris. Mix a wood-floor cleanser with water, according to the manufacturer's directions. You can use a neutral cleanser or one made for the type of wood finish on your floor. Dip a sponge mop into this mixture then squeeze it until it is slightly damp. Mop the floor.