Cleaning a Linoleum Floor

RE: Cleaning a Linoleum Floor Post By Sandman (Guest Post) (10/02/2008) I've used SOS pads with 409 as a lubricant, the soap in the SOS pad is too much of a lubricant so I rinse it often. I hope the clear layer can tolerate this, I'm going to try Rainex to improve the shine, Anything better? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Cleaning a Linoleum Floor Post By Sheila (Guest Post) (09/09/2008) Hi Erin Believe it or not, I've discovered that Vim degreaser (it's yellow and comes in a spray bottle) works wonders on a floor for the purpose you're talking about, although I'm not sure about stains. Just yesterday I tackled a room that had dirt in grooves that didn't come out when I scrubbed, also there were areas that looked worn, turns out that it was also dirt, sprayed Vim, waited a short while and scrubbed, sometimes had to put some pressure into it, but now the floor looks like new!! Who would have guessed? Anyway, try it. Good luck. Report Spam or Abuse Cleaning a Linoleum Floor Post By Jesse (Guest Post) (06/18/2008) I found it best if you just mix about 1/4 bleach and 3/4 steaming hot water together, and then just use a cheap old sponge mop. I did my mid-sized kitchen in about 15-20 minutes and it looks brand new! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Cleaning a Linoleum Floor Post By Karen (Guest Post) (05/26/2008) I have dogs and they continually track dirt in the house and grind it into my linoleum floor. I used clorox cleanup before, but then I used a steam mop. I would highly recommend using steam to clean linoleum. It is safe and quick. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Cleaning a Linoleum Floor Post By Erin (Guest Post) (05/04/2008) I know this sounds a bit weird, but our apartment has linoleum floors that just WONT come clean with normal products (even with magic erasers!) but 'Invisible Glass' works AMAZINGLY! It's supposed to be an automotive window cleaner, but we use it on our glass tables and our floors. It only needs to 'soak' for 3-5 minutes before you wipe it up with paper towel/mop it. I usually use a paper towel to wipe it up in our high-traffic areas and then mop the entire floor with clean hot water. It's found in the Automotive section and costs just under $7.00. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Cleaning a Linoleum Floor Post By sue (Guest Post) (10/01/2007) Help, I used clorox bathroom cleaner on an older linoleum floor, left it on too long. Continued to wash the floor and the spots where the cleaner was stayed white, white. The linoluem color floor is blue. Any suggestions on getting the white spots off... Report Spam or Abuse RE: Cleaning a Linoleum Floor Post By Sarah (Guest Post) (08/12/2007) Try using wood polish to retur the shine to your floor. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Cleaning a Linoleum Floor Post By Marlene Link (Guest Post) (07/07/2007) What are scrubbers on a stick to clean linoleum floors? Where do I purchase one? Thanks Report Spam or Abuse RE: Cleaning a Linoleum Floor Post By Frank (Guest Post) (07/03/2007) OK, I had a ridiculously bad problem with dirt ground into my linoleum floor. We bought (and returned) a half-dozen floor scrubbers because of sub-standard performance. Thank God something finally worked for me. I used the Armstrong product "New Beginning" and spread it over my trouble areas using those yellow oven cleaning gloves and waited ten minutes. Then I cut a scotch brite pad to fit my random orbital sander -- it stuck pretty well to the hook/loop surface. This approach was a God-send! I applied a little elbow grease to the sander/scotchbrite combo and the floor cleaned right up. Who needs those other expensive floor machines! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Cleaning a Linoleum Floor Post By zoe (Guest Post) (06/27/2007) Mr Clean magic erasers get out the dirt from the little dents. Works like magic!!! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Cleaning a Linoleum Floor Post By chasity (Guest Post) (04/19/2007) my floors are linoleum made by Armstrong I paid a lot for them and yet after about 2 years they just won't come clean. I have to admit my body just can't handle the bending over and scrubbing on my knees. I have used the clorox mop and every other mop sold but no matter how many times i go over the floor it is still dirty. ????? I seen the post about the scrubber on a stick, where can i buy one?? They aren't sold in walmart or kmart. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Cleaning a Linoleum Floor Post By bikers (Guest Post) (06/02/2006) I spray windex around on the areas that have the build up and then wet mop. It is a miracle! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Cleaning a Linoleum Floor Post By tam (Guest Post) (05/25/2006) will bleach discolor colored linoleum Report Spam or Abuse RE: Cleaning a Linoleum Floor Post By Donna (Guest Post) (01/30/2006) Don't laugh, but the very best linoleum floor stripper is Head & Shoulders shampoo. Use the liquid kind (undiluted), and spread it with a damp sponge mop. Let it sit for several hours and do a spot check to see if the floor is clean. You can use a dish scrubber (one of those green rough cloths, or loopy plastic balls) for tough spots where the film is really thick. If it still isn't clean after a couple of hours, let it sit for another couple of hours or overnight. Then clean up with a wet sponge mop or regular mop. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Cleaning a Linoleum Floor Post By Tom (Guest Post) (08/18/2005) Erin, I believe you can rent a machine to 'screen' the floor. The pads on the machine are like scotch brite pads. After that some cleaner / sealer / polisher is needed. Buffing is a plus ... same machine with different pads. I think multiple coats is the key to long term 'health' for the floor. Sealing / polishing helps prevent the floor from getting more dirt build up. This doesn't have to be a shiny finish unless you want that. Spot cleaning with the green pads has left the color on my linoleum floor uneven and screening should even this out. Good Luck, Tom Report Spam or Abuse RE: Cleaning a Linoleum Floor Post By Raelyn (Guest Post) (08/13/2005) My kitchen floor is huge. Any cleaner applied with a brush gets out the dirt in the tiny pits, but my back won't last with the size of my floor. I haven't seen a mop with a brush that will work yet. THanks for all the great ideas... Report Spam or Abuse RE: Cleaning a Linoleum Floor Post by badwater (742) | (08/10/2005) Contact I've used the Clorox CleanUp brand cleaner on linoleum flooring before. Spray generously & let sit for no longer than 10-15 minutes before mopping. This usually does the trick for me. Although, in the past, I had a pal who tried the same thing with another brand of cleaner and left it overnight, instead of just a few minutes. By the next morning, she didn't have the problem she first had, but a stain from the cleaner that had dried & nothing that she did or I did, made any difference. She passed on and her house was sold. My guess is the new owners had to put down new flooring in that bathroom. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Cleaning a Linoleum Floor Post By jackie (Guest Post) (08/07/2005) Use ice cubes. Rub on the floor and wipe up with a paper towel. It loosens the dirt tremendously and rejuvenates the floor. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Cleaning a Linoleum Floor Post By Michele (Guest Post) (08/04/2005) Save your back and knees! They have scrubbers on a stick like a mop! I have one...it really scrubs good and gets the dirt out of the pits! The ammonia really works good and so does something like Scrub Bright. Just make sure you don't get something that will scratch the floor. Good luck! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Cleaning a Linoleum Floor Post By suzi homemaker (Guest Post) (08/02/2005) I clean houses too and I would try a scrub brush since the dirt is in the pits of the linoleum. If you can let the floor soak in just about any cleaner, this should work. Depending on the color, I would probably use a bleach water solution. Dish soap is great at lifting dirt. Good luck! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Cleaning a Linoleum Floor Post By Heidi (Guest Post) (08/01/2005) Erin, IF you have good ventilation, I would try a STRONG ammonia solution. Douse the floor liberally and use one of those green scrubber pads. The ammonia should cut through any greasy build up on the floor and the scrubber shouldn't harm the finish. Good luck. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Cleaning a Linoleum Floor Post By deb (Guest Post) (08/01/2005) use amonia and water half in half in squirt bottle and spray let sit for a few minutes. This is very strong so be sure to open windowa Report Spam or Abuse