Vinyl Sheet - Stain Removal


    

Crayon

  • Rub the stain with mineral spirits* or turpentine* on a clean white cloth. (*May be combustible/flammable please follow instructions on label.)
  • Scrub the area with Armstrong™ New Beginning® Extra-Strength Floor Stripper and a nonabrasive white scrubbing pad, following instructions on the label.

Lipstick

  • Rub the stain with rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol)* on a clean white cloth. (*May be combustible/flammable please follow instructions on label.)
  • If stain is still visible, rub the stain with mineral spirits* or turpentine* on a clean white cloth. (*May be combustible/flammable please follow instructions on label.)
  • Scrub the area with Armstrong New Beginning® Extra-Strength Floor Stripper and a nonabrasive white scrubbing pad, following instructions on the label.

Grape Juice/Wine

  • Scrub the area with Armstrong New Beginning® Extra-Strength Floor Stripper and a nonabrasive white scrubbing pad, following instructions on the label.

Mercurochrome/Merthiolate

  • Scrub the area with Armstrong New Beginning® Extra-Strength Floor Stripper and a nonabrasive white scrubbing pad, following instructions on the label.

Mustard**

  • ** These stains may not be entirely removable from vinyl no-wax floors.
  • Scrub the area with Armstrong New Beginning® Extra-Strength Floor Stripper and a nonabrasive white scrubbing pad, following instructions on the label.

Pen Ink**

  • ** These stains may not be entirely removable from vinyl no-wax floors.
  • Rub the stain with rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol)* on a clean white cloth. (*May be combustible/flammable please follow instructions on label.)
  • If stain is still visible, rub the stain with mineral spirits* or turpentine* on a clean white cloth. (*May be combustible/flammable please follow instructions on label.)
  • Scrub the area with Armstrong New Beginning® Extra-Strength Floor Stripper and a non-abrasive white scrubbing pad, following instructions on the label.

Permanent Marker**

  • ** These stains may not be entirely removable from vinyl no-wax floors.
  • Rub the stain with mineral spirits* or turpentine* on a clean white cloth. (*May be combustible/flammable please follow instructions on label.)
  • If stain still shows, very carefully wipe with fingernail polish remover containing acetone (follow use instructions on label) on a clean white cloth.
  • If stain still shows, rub the area with rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol)* on a clean white cloth. (*May be combustible/flammable please follow instructions on label.)
  • Scrub the area with Armstrong New Beginning® Extra-Strength Floor Stripper and a nonabrasive white scrubbing pad, following instructions on the label.

Asphalt Driveway Sealer/Shoe Polish**

  • ** These stains may not be entirely removable from vinyl no-wax floors.
  • Rub the stain with mineral spirits* or turpentine* on a clean white cloth. (*May be combustible/flammable please follow instructions on label.)
  • If stain still shows, rub the area with rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol)* on a clean white cloth. (*May be combustible/flammable please follow instructions on label.)
  • Scrub the area with Armstrong New Beginning® Extra-Strength Floor Stripper and a nonabrasive white scrubbing pad, following instructions on the label.

Hair Dye

  • Rub the stain with rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol)* on a clean white cloth. (*May be combustible/flammable please follow instructions on label.)
  • If stain still shows, use mineral spirits* or turpentine* on a clean white cloth. (*May be combustible/flammable please follow instructions on label.)
  • If stain still shows, very carefully wipe with fingernail polish remover containing acetone (follow use instructions on label) on a clean white cloth.
  • Scrub the area with Armstrong New Beginning® Extra-Strength Floor Stripper and a non-abrasive white scrubbing pad, following instructions on the label.

Paint/Varnish

  • If paint stain is wet, wipe up the stain with water on a clean white cloth.
  • If paint stain is dry, carefully scrape residue with a thin spatula.
  • If stain still shows, rub the area with rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol)* on a clean white cloth. (*May be combustible/flammable please follow instructions on label.)
  • If stain still shows, use mineral spirits* or turpentine* on a clean white cloth. (*May be combustible/flammable please follow instructions on label.)
  • If stain still shows, very carefully wipe with fingernail polish remover containing acetone (follow use instructions on label) on a clean white cloth.
  • Scrub the area with Armstrong New Beginning® Extra-Strength Floor Stripper and a nonabrasive white scrubbing pad, following instructions on the label.

Nail Polish

  • Very carefully wipe with fingernail polish remover containing acetone (follow use instructions on label) on a clean white cloth.

Rust

  • Apply Armstrong New Beginning® Extra-Strength Floor Stripper to the stain and let it stand for five minutes. Scrub vigorously with a stiff-bristle brush or nonabrasive white scrubbing pad, wipe, rinse, and let dry.
  • If traces remain, rub with a soft cloth dipped in a solution of oxalic acid and water (1 part acid to 10 parts water).
  • NOTE: Please follow instructions and cautions on label, as oxalic acid is poisonous.

Cigarette Burns

  • The procedure depends on the exact construction of your floor. Consult your retailer.

Black Heel Marks

  • Scrub the area with Armstrong New Beginning® Extra-Strength Floor Stripper and a nonabrasive white scrubbing pad, following instructions on the label.
  • If stain still shows, rub the area with a non abrasive cleaner.
  • If stain still shows, rub the area with rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol)* on a clean white cloth. (*May be combustible/flammable; please follow instructions on label).

If you have any other stain removal questions, please call us at 1 800 233 3823.