Re: Stained linoleum floor

Aug 01, 2019 Last reply: 6 years ago 3 Replies


I have a white no-wax kitchen floor. The model is Mannington Aurora.


> Last year I put a small mat down on the floor by the sliding glass
> door. A few days later when I moved the mat, there was a rectangluar
> purple stain under it. I removed the mat and the stain proceded to
> spread and fade somewhat to its current condition as a pink half-circle
> in front of the glass door. My impression is that it is some kind of
> algae or mold. The stain seems to go deep into the linoleum; it's not
> just on the surface. Has anyone else experienced this problem? Can
> anything be done about it? Thank you for any help.
>
> -Cliff K.
> Ann Arbor, Michigan

I have the same problem and would love to know what to do about it.

Dye probably migrated from the mat to the floor. Bleach might take it out but otherwise it would probably not wash off. I'd dilute the bleach and let it puddle up on the stain to give it time to work. Sun might continue to fade it away. Better wash the mat before putting it down to get out the excess dye.

I'd guess some kind of plasticizer in the mat material or rubberized backing is reacting with the flooring.

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