We moved a pot plant that was sitting on top of the wood floor. We discovered there's a wet spot about 2 inches wide where a couple of seams meet.
The wet spot has probably been there for months.
What measures does one take to repair the wood floor?
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Best Answer
I had a similar problem in a home I used to own - we pulled up the carpets and found that there were spots where the floor was black underneath.
We sanded the floors to remove the varnish, and then used bleach to fix the discoloration in the hardwood floor. It turned out really well.
Here are more detailed instructions: http://www.oldhouseweb.com/how-to-advice/how-to-bleach-stains-on-wood-floors.shtml
Do not breathe in the bleach fumes!
P.S. Let the wood dry before starting this.