How to Remove Yellow Stains From Lineoleum
Natural linoleum flooring has been around for decades and is an environmentally friendly flooring option. Natural linoleum is made from a process of boiling expressed oil from linseed, ground cork, crushed ceramic tile, wood flour and other materials, spreading it out flat and drying it in layers. This creates a patterned flooring product installed as vinyl flooring. Use a few ordinary household items to clean yellow stains from your linoleum. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Broom
- Dust pan
- Mop
- Mop bucket
- Hot water
- Pink eraser
- Baking soda
- Clean lint-free cloth
- Floor wax
Instructions
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Use a broom to sweep dirt from the stained linoleum into a dust pan, then disposing into the trash.
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Pour hot water from the tap into a mop bucket and mop the area thoroughly. Allow to dry completely.
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Locate the yellow stain and use a pink eraser to gently rub out the stain.
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Mix a paste of 3 tbsps. of baking soda with 2 tbsps. of warm water to rub on the yellow stain if the previous step does not work.
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Wipe the area clean with a damp lint-free cloth. Allow to dry completely.
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Wax the newly cleaned spot with linoleum floor wax to coat and protect the area. Follow the directions on the wax product label for optimal results.
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Tips & Warnings
Wipe up spills and water immediately, as porous linoleum can absorb liquids, causing stains.
Follow the linoleum flooring manufacturer's suggestions for applying floor wax or polish on a regular basis to maintain a subtle shine while protecting your flooring.
Some linoleum, as it ages, can turn yellow from lack of exposure to sunlight. Moving your furniture and appliances around periodically can prevent yellowing.
Linoleum is a natural product and therefore is susceptible to damage if you use harsh cleaners. Mrs. Clean USA recommends natural cleaning products to keep your linoleum looking like new.
References
- Photo Credit Background from a piece of linoleum. image by Egor Tkachenko from Fotolia.com
