It would be very difficult to apply anything with a brush or a rag, would it work to immerse the stump in a tub? Wood floors can add character and style to your home, but water damage leave dark stains and can cause the wood to buckle. The method of using olive oil, white vinegar, and hot water to clean wood floors has been passed down my family for 3 generations now. How to Hydrate Old Wood. It’s very dry and beginning to crumble in some spots – will linseed oil work to rehydrate it? Vendors pretty much take over the town and fill their booths with everything from junk to high-end antiques. Luckily, if you can dry your wood floors, they can often be saved. Wood floors may look fragile and hard to care for, but nothing could be further from the truth. You can use a combination of surface drying and air circulation to help remove moisture from the wood. I don’t want to apply paint, prefer to have the wood appear natural. It is one of the biggest flea market’s in Minnesota and is only about an hour’s drive from us. This last weekend was Gold Rush Day’s in small town Oronoco, Minnesota. If 1/4c. So far, so issues with rancidity or damage.