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Stain Removal Chart:
| Stains & Spills |
Remedy |
Acids, Alkalis
Blood
Catsup, Mustard
Cleaners, Strong Soaps Dye
Dye Markings
Food, Candy
Fruit and Fruit Juices
Grass
Iodine, Mercurochrome
Rust
Urine, Excrement |
-Apply Congoleum Bright 'N Easy No-Rinse Cleaner full strength on a wet sponge.
- Treat stubborn stains by rubbing the area with a 10 to 1 dilution of water to liquid bleach.
-If rust stain does not respond, use lemon juice or a cream of tartar solution. |
| Paint & Solvent Spills |
Remedy |
Dry Cleaning Fluids Lacquer
Latex Paints
Nail Polish
Solvents
Oil-Based Paints
Wood Stains
Varnish |
-Blot up excess at once.
- Rub lightly with a cloth dipped in mineral spirits or paint thinner¶.
-If paint is dry, gently peel it from the floor.
-Clean area with Congoleum Bright 'N Easy No-Rinse Cleaner. |
| Stains That Won't Wipe UP |
Remedy |
Adhesives
Asphalt
Candle
Chewing Gum
Grease
Oil
Wax
Tar |
-Remove excess with a dull kitchen knife. (Avoid sharp instruments that could scratch the floor.)
-Rub lightly with lighter fluid¶ on a clean cloth.
-Clean area with Congoleum Bright 'N Easy No-Rinse Cleaner.
-If floor appears dulled, apply Congoleum Bright 'N Easy Floor Polish. |
| Scuffs & Smudges |
Remedy |
Rubber Heel Marks
Shoe Polish
Scuff s
Smudges |
There are several methods for removing scuffs. For
Ultragard, Duraguard, Scuff-Tuff and urethane wearlayer floors, use recommended methods #1 and #3 only. For Chromabond and standard wearlayer floors, all of the listed methods for removal are recommended, depending on the severity.
1. Spray Fantastik® Cleaner on the scuff. Let stand for 10 - 15 seconds, then rinse with a sponge or cloth.
2. Using a damp sponge, rub scuffed area with a polishing cleaner such as Soft
Scrub®, then rinse with a sponge or cloth.
3. Wipe scuff with lighter fluid¶ applied with a clean cloth.
4. With a rubbing motion, apply a car polish/cleaner such as No. 7® or similar product on the area, then rinse thoroughly.
5. Remove stubborn scuffs with a mechanical buffer |
¶Caution: Lighter fluid, mineral spirits, and paint thinner are flammable solvents. Carefully read and follow cautionary information on label. Keep traffic off treated area for 30 minutes.
If the stained area appears permanent, a patch may be possible on your resilient sheet flooring. Contact your retailer or installer about the possibility of a repair. Or, we will send you a copy of our "How to Repair" brochure. To receive your free copy, call Congoleum at 800-934-3567, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. EST.
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