Linoleum & Vinyl Cleaning

Tip: Hairspray Build-Up Removal from Linoleum, Vinyl or Tile
To remove hairspray from your linoleum, vinyl or tile floor or wall, rub the area with a clean cloth sprayed with ammonia.

Tip: Removing Stain on Linoleum or Vinyl from Rubber Backing of Area Rug
The yellow stain on your kitchen floor is likely due to the rubber backing on the rug altering the finish on your flooring. You may not be able to remove the stain without stripping the wax and recoating the floor. Before getting that drastic, try making a baking soda paste, with baking soda and water, and applying it to the stain. Allow it to sit overnight, scrub and rinse. You could also try hydrogen peroxide on the stain, or a weak bleach solution.

Tip: Newsprint Stain Removal from Linoleum
You should be able to remove the newsprint stains on your linoleum by making a paste out of baking soda and water, and applying to the stain. Let sit for 1/2 hour, then use the paste to scrub the floor. If that doesn´t work, try using a laundry pre-wash spray on the areas.

Tip: Laundry Detergent Spill Clean Up from Vinyl Floor
I would try cleaning the sticky area left behind from a laundry detergent spill with hot white vinegar. It is very effective at dissolving detergent, and should eliminate any residue.

Tip: Black Heel Mark Removal from Linoleum and Vinyl
You can remove black heel marks from flooring by scrubbing with mineral spirits. Apply with a soft cloth, and rinse. You may also want to try using baking soda as a cleanser. Apply it directly to a damp cloth, and scrub.

Tip: No Wax Floor Care and Cleaning
A couple capfuls of fabric softener to a gallon of warm water will make your no wax floors shine again.

Tip: Wax Build-Up Removal from Linoleum Floor
The most effective way to remove a wax build-up on linoleum is to use ammonia. This is pretty strong smelling stuff- so have plenty of ventilation- also DO NOT mix ammonia with bleach - it creates a dangerous gas. Mix approximately 1/2 cup of ammonia in a bucket of warm water, and wash as you normally would. This should leave your floors looking like new.

Tip: Mold and Mildew Removal from Linoleum or Vinyl
The most effective way to remove mold or mildew is to kill it with chlorine bleach. You can spray it with a solution of bleach and water, scrub, then rinse thoroughly. If you are uncomfortable using bleach, you can also try a commercial oxygenated cleaner, such as Bio-OX Citrus Concentrate.

Tip: Repairing a Burn in Linoleum or Vinyl
A burn mark cannot be fixed, but you may be able to remove the damaged section and replace it with a scrap piece from a less conspicuous area of the room. However, this sort of job should be left to a professional.

Tip: Removing Yellow Stains from Vinyl and Linoleum Floors
White or light vinyl may turn yellow from soil trapped between layers of wax; in that case remove the wax and recoat clean floor. Too much sunlight can also yellow a white vinyl floor.

Tip: Linoleum Floor Care and Cleaning
Linoleum floors should never be scrubbed with strong abrasive cleaners or cleaning tools. Simply wash with a wet mop that has been dipped in warm, soapy water. Wring well.

Tip: Varnish Stain Removal from Linoleum
You should be able to remove the varnish from linoleum with paint thinner or turpentine. You may find the finish altered somewhat, and may need to apply wax on the area of the floor to restore shine after. To be safe, test it on a non-visible area to ensure that you do not cause more damage.

Tip: Hair Dye Stain Removal from Linoleum
Unfortunately, hair dye can rarely be thoroughly removed as it permanently alters the color of the surfaces it comes in contact with. However, there are several steps you can try. First, try blotting the stain with rubbing alcohol. If that doesn´t work, try blotting the stain with a solution of 1/4 cup liquid hand dishwashing detergent per cup of warm water. If that doesn´t work, try blotting the stain with a solution of 1 cup white vinegar per 2 cups of water, then rinse with warm water and a white cloth. You may also wish to try a liquid peroxide based cleaner such as Bio-OX Citrus Concentrate. Armstrong makes a great product called New Beginning. It´s a floor stripper and cleaner and is great for removing tough ground-in dirt, especially if left to sit on the soiled area for a while to penetrate the dirt, and may be helpful in removing hair dye. You may want to follow New Beginning with Armstrong´s Shinekeeper Floor Polish to keep the finish looking new after using the floor stripper.

Tip: Crayon Mark Removal from Vinyl or Linoleum
To remove wax crayon marks from vinyl or linoleum flooring rub the area with silver polish.

Tip: Wax Removal from Linoleum Floor
To remove candle wax from linoleum, first chip off as much of the surface wax as possible, using a dull knife. Then, place several layers of paper towel over remaining wax, and apply a warm iron to draw wax into the paper towels. Replace the paper towels if they become saturated.

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