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For Linoleum:
Vinegar
A few drops in the cleaning water will help remove grease panicles.
Dull, greasy film on no-wax linoleum can be washed away with 1/2 cup white vinegar mixed into 1/2 gallon water.
Your floor will look sparkling clean.
Mild Detergent
Damp mop using a mild detergent and water for day to day cleaning.
Keep water away from seams and edges to prevent loosening of the tiles.
To preserve the linoleum floor you may wish to add a capful of baby oil to the mop water.
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For Wood Floors:
Vegetable Oil and Vinegar
Mix a 1 to 1 ratio of oil and vinegar into a solution and apply a thin coat.
Rub in well.
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For Painted Wooden Floors:
Washing Soda
Mix 1 teaspoon washing soda into 1 gallon hot water and wash the floor with a mop, sponge, or soft bristled brush.
This solution can also be used to remove mildew.
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For Rubber Tiles:
Mild Detergent
Avoid oils, solvents, and strong alkalis as they will harm the surface.
Wash with clear water, a mild detergent, and a clean mop.
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For Brick and Stone Floors:
Vinegar
Mix 1 cup white vinegar into 1 gallon water.
Scrub the floor with a brush and the vinegar solution.
Rinse with clean water.
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For Ceramic Tile:
Vinegar
Mix 1/4 cup white vinegar (more if very dirty) into 1 gallon water.
This solution removes most dirt without scrubbing and doesn't leave a film.
Washing ceramic tiles with soap does not work very well in hard water areas as it leaves an insoluble film.
Club Soda
Polishing your floor with Club Soda will make it sparkle.
Oil Soap
Use according to package directions.
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Wax Remover
For Vinyl and Asbestos Tiles:
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Club Soda
Remove wax buildup by pouring a small amount of club soda on a section.
Scrub this in well.
Let it soak in a few minutes and wipe clean.
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For Linoleum Flooring:
Isopropyl Alcohol
To remove old wax by mopping, mix a solution of 3 pans water to 1 pan rubbing alcohol.
Scrub this in well and rinse thoroughly.
Be sure the area is well-ventilated and wear gloves.
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Special Problems
To remove black heel marks:
Baking Soda
Rub the heel mark with a paste of baking soda and water.
Don't use too much water or the baking soda will lose its abrasive quality.
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To remove tar:
Scrape up excess tar with the side of a dull knife.
Rub again with your fingernail, a popsicle stick, or anything that won't scratch the floor.
Finally, wipe up the tar with a dry cloth.
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To remove crayon marks:
Toothpaste
Crayon marks on the floor may be removed by rubbing them with a damp cloth containing toothpaste.
Toothpaste will not work well on wallpaper or porous surfaces.
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To remove grease from wood floors:
Ice Cube or Cold Water
If you spill grease on a wood floor, immediately place an icecube or very cold water on the spot.
The grease will harden and can then be scraped off with a knife.
Then iron a piece of cloth over the grease spot.
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