How do you remove yellow stains on an old vinyl bathroom floor?
Question:I've tried ammonia with not very much luck.
Answers:
we used this stuff called Krud Kutter we got it at Home Depot. It worked better on the carpets but a little more elbow grease on the vinly but it worked.
Was it really necessary to provide the color? You mid as well tell us the mystery substance.
Removing Rust Stains from Linoleum Floors
Although there are many products on the market that claim to remove rust stains, they are often for non-porous enameled surfaces and the formulas themselves are quite caustic and/or abrasive. This is a problem when you're dealing with porous surface like linoleum.
A 'porous surface' is a surface that has microscopic holes or pits in it- despite the appearance of a smooth surface to the naked eye. When rust, or any other kind of agent, settles into these pits and holes, it can be nearly impossible to get it back out- without ruining the finish of the surface.
If you're not particularly concerned with ruining the finish, you can try an abrasive, such as Comet and a heavy duty nylon scrubbing pad, to loosen up/break down as much of the rust deposit as you can. With repeated and regular scrubbings over a period of time, the stain may begin to fade or lessen.
If you are concerned about the finish, some will recommend everything from vinegar and a toothbrush to a paste of baking soda and a soft wet rag as non-abrasive ways to save the finish and get the stain out. If these methods do not work for you, it may come down to replacing the number of tiles affected.
Good Luck! =)
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