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.
How to apply stain on hardwood floor. Staining is a way to change the color of any hardwood floor. Whether it a new unfinished hardwood or refinishing old one, you can apply the colored stain after sanding and make desire color of the floor.n a different wood it can looks slightly different. It is possible to mix different colors of stain in order to get desire color, but always use the same products from same manufacturer. There are different types of hardwood floor stains available divided in two major groups: oil and water based.