Before starting a thorough cleaning of the coating, thoroughly vacuum or sweep the floor. Crumbs, sand and other small debris can act as an abrasive and leave scratches on the linoleum during subsequent wet cleaning.
If the chosen method did not help to wash the coating the first time, repeat the procedure or choose another remedy. That's how you can clean the floor.
A simple remedy will help you easily cope with heavy dirt and ingrained fat.
In 5 liters of warm water, dissolve 100 ml of ethyl alcohol (70%) and a handful of household soap, crushed on a coarse grater. Wash the floor with the prepared mixture using a soft cloth, paying special attention to problem areas. After that, remove the soap-alcohol solution with a cloth soaked in clean water, otherwise the linoleum will be dull. Wipe the floor dry.
The product is useful for removing greasy stains from linoleum.
Moisten a cotton pad or a piece of soft cloth with turpentine and clean the contaminated areas. Then walk over these areas with a clean, damp cloth and wipe them dry.
Ascorbic acid in the composition of the product effectively breaks down even old dirt on linoleum and at the same time does not spoil the coating.
Apply the juice of sauerkraut liberally to the problem areas of the floor and leave to act for 15-20 minutes. After that, remove the dirt with a sponge, using a little effort. Wash off the remaining product first with a soapy solution, then with a clean, damp cloth and wipe the linoleum dry.
The simplest household chemicals do a good job with most contaminants, however, they may be powerless in front of more old stains.
Pour a small amount of warm water into a container, add a few drops of dishwashing detergent and use a sponge to whisk the solution into a thick foam. Apply it to the contaminated areas of linoleum for 5-7 minutes. After that, clean the stains with a sponge or soft brush, rinse off the remnants of the product with a clean, damp cloth and wipe the floor dry.
The product will help save linoleum if you have spilled iodine on it. Try to start the procedure as soon as possible.
Moisten the gauze or a piece of cotton cloth with water. Put the material on the iodine stain, and sprinkle potato starch generously on top. After half an hour, remove the "compress" and remove the remaining stains with a clean, damp sponge. If necessary, perform the procedure again, and then wipe the linoleum with a dry cloth.
An unusual way will help to get rid of the traces of a ballpoint pen on the linoleum.
Use your fingers or a knife to remove the sulfur from the match heads. Determine the amount of material based on the size of the stain. Put the sulfur in a small container and add literally 1-2 drops of water to make a thick paste. Apply the mixture on the dirt for 1 minute. Then remove the remaining product with a damp cloth and wipe the coating dry.
An ordinary eraser perfectly removes traces from soles or bicycle tires and at the same time does not harm linoleum.
Just rub the dark stripes with a pencil eraser, and they will disappear literally before your eyes. By the way, for light linoleum, try to use a white eraser so that there are no colored streaks on the floor.
Ethyl alcohol (70%) copes with traces of permanent marker, ink and sticky remnants of tape or stickers.
Apply a small amount of the product to a cotton pad or soft cloth and rub the stain. In the process, change the cotton wool to a new one as it gets dirty. Wipe the cleaned linoleum first with a damp clean cloth, and then dry.
Cut off a slice of lemon and lightly press the fruit to release the juice. Apply a piece to the stain and rub it. Then wash off the remaining juice with a damp cloth. If necessary, repeat several times until the plaque disappears. Wipe the linoleum dry.
