Heel dents on wood floor

To reverse an indentation, first check the dent for cracks, which signal that the wood’s fibers are broken. In case of no cracks, the ding is not permanent. Heat an iron to its highest setting, dampen 3 cotton washcloths and set them over the dimple. Press the fabric with the hot iron until it stops steaming. Repeat if necessary. The heat causes the wood’s pores to swell, pushing the fibers up to fill in the inverted grain.