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.
1 Ã. Natural warmth and beauty make wood a favorite for floors. But when the topcoat finish wears through, the porous surface of the wood is open to stains-especially beneath dining room chairs, in front of a sink and in other high-traffic, high-spill areas. Oil soap and all-purpose cleanser remove some stains, especially when the spill is fresh.