How to Clean Scuff Marks

The lives of American families become busier and busier each year which makes it more difficult to keep a clean home. With all of the running around that happens inside of your house, you may have found that scuff marks from shoes have started to appear on your floors. Both linoleum and tiled floors can easily get scuff marks from dark soled shoes, usually dress shoes in particular. This article will provide step by step instructions on how to easily remove scuff marks from your floors to keep them looking clean and new. While mopping is usually unsuccessful at removing scuff marks, the Magic Eraser, a new cleaning product made by Mr. Clean is absolutely excellent at making scuff marks disappear with very little effort.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

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   First, to remove scuff marks from floors, you will need to go to your local grocery store or gerneral store that carries a wide variety of cleaning supplies. You will be looking for a product called the "Magic Eraser" which is produced by Mr. Clean. Recently, the Magic Erasers, have been packaged in a small blue box, which contains two erasers. You can expect the Magic Erasers to cost you around $4 for the package of 2.

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   Now, before working on the scuff marks with the Magic Eraser, make sure the surface of your floor is relatively clean. A simple broom will remove most of the loose debris from your linoleum or tile floor.

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   After sweeping the floor, it is time to get rid of the scuff marks using the Magic Eraser. Run the Magic Eraser under warm water for 30 seconds and then squeeze the water out of the sponge. With a fair amount of force, scrub the scuff marks off using the Magic Eraser. You will most likely find that the scuff marks come off with great ease, leaving your floor looking refreshingly clean. Also, be aware that when using the Magic Eraser, you do not need to spray your floor with any other cleaning supplies. This is a very inexpensive way for you to remove scuff marks from your floors regularly. You will also find that the Magic Eraser is excellent for cleaning stovetop surfaces, shower and tub grime, and microwaves!

Tips & Warnings

• There may be other cleaning products that work effectively for removing scuff marks, however most will not remove scuff marks with the same ease as the Magic Eraser!

[shasha10]

on 4/26/2009 Some floor scuff alot easier than others. Thanks for the tips.

[dzagotti]

on 3/16/2009 Great article...love the magic eraser...especially with kids!