How to Remove Scuff Marks from Vinyl Flooring

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If your vinyl kitchen floor is starting to look like a basketball court - with unslightly scuff marks here and there - follow these easy steps.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

Step1
Rub each mark with a rubber eraser.
Step2
If you can't erase the scuff marks, make a paste of 2 tbsp. baking powder and a bit of water. Rub the mixture into the scuff marks with a clean, dry, white cloth.
Step3
Alternatively, rub toothpaste (non-gel) into the marks with a clean, dry, white cloth.

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on 1/15/2008 All you need is a new tennis ball and a pushbroom handle. Cut a crisscross slit (about 1/2" slits) and simply screw the handle into the ball and you're ready to attack those scuffs. Some deep scuffs will take a little more muscle power than others, but surface scuffs come up with little effort.

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on 3/3/2006 I found that rubbing a small amount of Goo Gone on the scuff mark takes it right off and doesn't harm the floor.

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on 11/22/2005 I'm in the floor cleaning business and do this every day. Wearing tennis shoes just shuffle your foot over the mark, most scuff marks will come right off.

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on 11/22/2005 Just put a small amount of regular fingernail polish remover on a white cloth and wipe them up, the scuff marks will disappear.

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on 11/22/2005 Disguise minor scuff marks on dark wood, skirting, or table legs by applying a little gravy browning (use sparingly).

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