Linoleum Floor Care
Linoleum Floor Care
Caring for Your Floor | Stain Removal
Caring for Your Floor
Sweep or vacuum regularly to remove loose dirt which can scratch your floor. NOTE: We do not recommend vacuums that have a beater bar since it can visibly damage your flooring surface. Additionally, we do not recommend electric brooms with hard plastic bottoms with no padding as use may result in discoloration and deglossing.
Wipe up spills as soon as possible. Remove dried spills with manufacture approved floor stripper and cleaner on a clean white cloth and rinse. Never use highly abrasive scrubbing tools on any linoleum floors.
Wash your floor regularly with warm clear water.
For heavy duty cleaning, use manufactured approved floor stripper and cleaner.
Do NOT use detergents, abrasive cleaners, or “mop and shine” products. These products may leave a dull film on your floor.
Over time, if the shine on your floor begins to dull, manufactured approved floor polish can be used to renew your floor’s shine. Do NOT use paste wax or solvent-based polishes.
Vinyl flooring, like other types of smooth floors, can become slippery when wet. Allow time for floor to dry after washing. Immediately wipe up wet areas from spills, foreign substances, or wet feet.
STAIN REMOVAL
To remove the stain, follow these instructions, in order, until no trace of stain remains
CRAYON
- Rub the stain with mineral spirits or turpentine on a clean white cloth.
- Scrub the area with manufactured approved floor stripper and cleaner and nonabrasive white scrubbing pad, following instructions on the label.
LIPSTICK
- Rub the stain with rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol) on a clean white cloth.
- If stain is still visible, rub the stain with mineral spirits or turpentine on a clean white cloth.
- Scrub the area with manufactured approved floor stripper and cleaner and nonabrasive white scrubbing pad, following instructions on the label.
GRAPE JUICE/WINE
- Scrub the area with manufactured approved floor stripper and cleanser and a nonabrasive white scrubbing pad, following instructions on label.
- If stain is still visible, rub the stain with rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol) on a clean white cloth.
MERCUROCHOME/MERTHIOLATE
- Rub the area with rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol) on a clean white cloth.
- Scrub the area with manufactured approved floor stripper and cleaner and a nonabrasive white scrubbing pad, following instructions on label.
MUSTARD
- Scrub the area with manufactured approved floor stripper and cleaner and a nonabrasive white scrubbing pad, following instructions on label.
PEN INK
- Rub the area with rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol) on a clean white cloth.
- If stain is still visible, rub the stain with mineral spirits or turpentine on a clean white cloth.
- Scrub the area with manufactured approved floor stripper and cleaner and a nonabrasive white scrubbing pad, following instructions on label.
PERMANENT MARKER
- Rub the stain with mineral spirits or turpentine on a clean white cloth.
- If stain still shows, very carefully wipe with fingernail polish remover containing acetone (follow use instructions on label) on a clean white cloth.
- If stain still shows, rub the area with rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol) on a clean white cloth.
- Scrub the area with manufactured approved floor stripper and cleaner and a nonabrasive white scrubbing pad, following instructions on the label.
ASPHALT DRIVEWAY SEALER/SHOE POLISH
- Rub the stain with mineral spirits or turpentine on a clean white cloth.
- If stain still shows, rub the area with rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol) on a clean white cloth.
- Scrub the area with manufactured approved floor stripper and cleaner and a nonabrasive white scrubbing pad, following instructions on the label.
HAIR DYE
- Rub the area with rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol) on a clean white cloth.
- If stain is still visible, rub the stain with mineral spirits or turpentine on a clean white cloth.
- If stain still shows, very carefully wipe with fingernail polish remover containing acetone (follow use instructions on label) on a clean white cloth.
- Scrub the area with manufactured approved floor stripper and cleaner and a nonabrasive white scrubbing pad, following instructions on the label.
PAINT/VARNISH
- If paint stain is wet, wipe up the stain with water on a clean white cloth.
- If pain stain is dry, carefully scrape residue with thin spatula.
- If stain still shows, rub the area with rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol) on a clean white cloth.
- If stain still shows, very carefully wipe with fingernail polish remover containing acetone (follow use instructions on label) on a clean white cloth.
- Scrub the area with manufactured approved floor stripper and cleaner and a nonabrasive white scrubbing pad, following instructions on the label.
NAIL POLISH
- Very carefully wipe with fingernail polish remover containing acetone (follow use instructions on label) on a clean white cloth.
RUST
- Apply manufactured approved floor stripper and cleaner to the stain and let stand for five minutes. Scrub vigorously with a stiff-bristle brush or nonabrasive with scrubbing pad, wipe, rinse, and let dry.
- If traces remain, rub with a soft cloth dipped in a solution of oxalic acid and water (1 part acid to 10 parts water).
NOTE: Please follow instructions and cautions on label, as oxalic acid is poisonous.
CIGARETTE BURNS
- The procedure depends on the exact construction of your floor. Consult your retailer.
BLACK HEEL MARKS
- Scrub the area with manufactured approved floor stripper and cleaner and a nonabrasive white scrubbing pad, following instructions on the label.
- If stain still shows, rub the area with a nonabrasive cleaner.
- If stain still shows, rub the area with rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol) on a clean white cloth.
