Vinyl tile cleaner?

[KenK]

I'm looking for a strong cleaner for linoleum and vinyl tile. Biggest problem is the tile installer smeared tile cement along many of the seams between tiles. A "Magic Eraser" helps remove it but takes a great deal of scrubbing and wears out the expensive pads quickly. Goof Off barely worked.

Suggestions please? I looked in Walmart today but didn't see anything. Bought Kaboom liquid cleaner but don't expect much success.

TIA

[Moe DeLoughan]

Test in an inconspicuous area to see how well these work for you.

1. Scotch scrubbing pads. They're a lot better for this type of work than a Magic eraser, and will last longer. In fact, their floor cleaning machine pads are made from the same product.
2. Straight ammonia is a heck of a solvent for getting a lot of stuff off vinyl and linoleum floors. Put a spoonful over a small section of the cement, wait five-ten minutes, then scrub it off, see if it helped. If so, ventilate the area very well and keep at it.

[Paintedcow]

I knew a floor installer who used charcoal lighter fluid to clean off dried adhesive. But that was years ago. THe adhesive may not be the same now. But it's worth a try. Of course do it safely. It is flammable!

[KenK]

KenK wrote in news:XnsA6C27253B5F05invalidcom@130.133.4.11:

Discovered that Goof Off spray applied with a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser pad takes it right off. Does not seem to loosen tiles or cause other problems.