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How to Effortlessly Remove Paint Stains from Wooden Floors with Terre de Sommières

How to Effortlessly Remove Paint Stains from Wooden Floors with Terre de Sommières

Accidentally got paint on your wooden floor while repainting walls or ceilings? Don't worry—your parquet isn't ruined.

There's a proven, natural solution: Terre de Sommières, an ultra-absorbent clay that removes stains effortlessly without damaging the finish.

How to Effortlessly Remove Paint Stains from Wooden Floors with Terre de Sommières

Contents
  • How to
  • Result
  • Why does it work?
  • Bonus tip

How to

1. Generously sprinkle Terre de Sommières over the paint stains.

2. Allow it to work for 3 hours.

3. Vacuum up the powder.

Result

How to Effortlessly Remove Paint Stains from Wooden Floors with Terre de Sommières

Your parquet floor is now spotless! This method is quick, easy, and requires no scrubbing.

It works on all parquet types—waxed, vitrified, floating, or laminate—without stripping the varnish.

Effective on acrylic and other paints. For best results, act quickly: fresher stains lift easier. For older ones, extend absorption time beyond 3 hours. Very stubborn or unknown stains may need turpentine (see bonus tip).

Why does it work?

Terre de Sommières is an ultra-fine cleansing clay from the village of Sommières near Montpellier, France.

Its exceptional absorbency—up to 80% of its weight in water—makes it ideal for drawing out oil-based paints and other stains.

As cleaning experts recommend, it's safe for fabrics, upholstery, silk, furniture, carpets, leather, linoleum, wood, marble, and granite.

Bonus tip

For deeply set or aged stains, mix Terre de Sommières with turpentine into a paste.

Apply gently, then wipe away excess.

Work in a well-ventilated area; wear gloves and a mask to avoid irritation, headaches, or respiratory issues.