We have small blotches on/in the kitchen linoleum floor that don't come clean. They appear to be in the linoleum rather than just on top of it. They look like mold or fungus -- dark colored. House is on a concrete slab. Thanks.
Cleaning Small Blotches on Linoleum
May 24, 2007
20 Replies
Have you thought about a tiled floor?
Cleaning instructions only, please.
I wash them with a soapy rag, then a quick rinse. I must say the grout has become discoloured over the years, perhaps it should be sealed. Several other contributors have said mop and bucket, various types of mops have been suggested, others like steam. Mine are Italian.
Cleaning instructions FOR LINOLEUM !!!!! ONLY !!!!!! , please !!!!! User Groups Rule #1 - STAY ON TOPIC
Let me be the first to apologize on behalf of Mrs. Bonk. I have a floor of old-fashioned linoleum. I once tried sealing it, but in time the sealer darkened in streaks.
Without sealer, my linoleum develops dark spots that I haven't been able to remove.
They DO say breathing into a paper bag helps.
I have nothing to apologise for, so please don't do so on my behalf.
Have you thought about a tiled floor?
Piss off, Neil.
peggo
Right on, Mrs Bonk. I love my tiled floors.
peggo
Cleaning instructions FOR LINOLEUM !!!!! ONLY !!!!!! , please !!!!! User Groups Rule #1 - STAY ON TOPIC
Piss off, Denominator.
peggo
Looks like he already is. Soooo, how would you clean piss off of linoleum, anyway?
Nan
I wouldn't. I'd lay tile. How you doin, Nan?
peggo
I'm doin great, how are you?
Nan
Please don't feed the troll, Nan. "Peggo's" profane slogan is obviously a pusillanimous means of mocking the name of Marcia Pease, who may well be the most respected Director of Disciplinary Action on the USENET. Rather than be baited, I'm sure Marcey has turned the matter over to the Board.
Bite Me.
Nan
Very fine, thanks.
peggo
That's good to hear. How do you think Mr. B has been doing?
Nan
I'm betting he's busy spreading sawdust on his carpet. Probably wearing a pair of Mother's old knickers on his head.
peggo I miss him so.
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