How To Remove A Stain From The Floor

Stains are hard to remove, especially when it comes to floors. With regular foot traffic, beverage spills, pet messes, food, kid’s activities, and just regular wear and tear, flooring can take a beating. From scuff marks to food stains, floors are susceptible to different kinds of stains. Learn how to get rid of them to help keep your vinyl floor in the best condition possible. 

1.    General stain removal for Vinyl Floors

As a general suggestion, if specific manufacturer’s instructions are unavailable, soiled spots, and clean on vinyl floors with the mildest substances first and work up from there.

Materials 

•    Soft cloth

•    Ammonia

•    Water

•    Soft bristled nylon brush

•    Dish-washing liquid

Instructions

1.    Mix dish washing liquid with water.

2.    Apply this solution to the stain and rub with a sponge.

3.    Dry thoroughly.

4.    Mix 1 tablespoon of ammonia onto the spot and leave it for 10 minutes.

5.    Pour a small amount of the ammonia mixture onto the spot and leave undistributed for 10 minutes.

6.    Rinse well with water and dry.

7.    If the stain remains, increase the ratio of ammonia to water by half and repeat.

2. Removing scuff marks from vinyl floors

 

Black heel and furniture scuff marks are the most common stains that mark vinyl floors. They resist most normal cleaning solutions but come right up with the right product.

Materials

•    Soft cloth

•    Water

•    Denatured alcohol or lighter fluid

Instructions

1.    Put a soft cloth in denatured alcohol.

2.    Rub the cloth onto the mark.

3.    Rinse with water and dry.

3. Removing food stains from vinyl floors

Foods like wine, fruit juice, and tomato sauce can leave stubborn stains on a vinyl floor that can be hard to remove. With the help of these materials, you can easily remove the stains.

Materials

•    Water

•    Cloth

•    Bleach 

Instructions:

1.    Mix bleach and water together.

2.    Soak a cloth in the solution and place the soaked cloth on top of the stain.

3.    Leave the cloth in place undisturbed for 1 hour to let the bleach soak into the stain and lighten it.

4.    Rinse the stain well with water and dry.

So, these are the methods which you can use to remove stubborn stains on the floor. If you found the stain is not removed by these instructions, then purchase floor for sale in Nigeria.