Wet the cloth to remove any remaining toothpaste and lift the stain.
How to remove old water stains from wood floors.
Clean and dry area.
How to remove stubborn water stains from wood with toothpaste.
Dip a small brush such as a toothbrush into a small amount of bleach and rub onto the stain.
Gently scrub the affected area not too hard.
Alternatively bleach out the water spot with a weak hydrogen peroxide solution or baking soda.
Apply white toothpaste not gel to a rag.
To remove white water stains on wood floors sand the water damaged area with a fine grit sandpaper to clear the spot and then refinish with wood oil.
Regular non gel toothpaste contains a fine abrasive that is extremely effective at removing water stains from unfinished wood surfaces.
Do a second round after several hours and let the area rest until the next day.
Gently rub the marks using a circular motion.