I currently need to get a bath painted and freshened that had the bath rugs stuck to the floor. The backing has come off crumbly and remained on the linoleum (sp?). I might believe the folks who have used it for the last year when they say that the toilet tank kept sweating and getting the rugs wet as there is a grayed area under the tank and along the sides up to the rug... but there is absolutely *no* smell that would indicate it is anything but water.
It puzzles me, actually, that the rest of the room seems very well kept but they do not pick up the runner, though... maybe they used something to clean that made it stick and don't want to take the blame and it's easier to say it's the toidy and not their fault? I do know that this tank had some sweating a few summers back but my understanding is that is was not critical. Maybe they leave the regular mat while they are still dripping wet and leave the room a soggy mess?
I guess I'm saying I feel sure it's not whiz and likely water but leaving the door open that it may be a cleaner or something. At any rate, here are my questions:
- How can I remove the backing without destroying the linoleum under it, not knowing what stuck it there? That flooring is only about 10 years old and needs to go (and should have gone) another 10.
- If I can save that strip... how can I get the gray out of the flooring under the tank?
- Outside of plumbing in a hot line to the cold supply, are there any ways to stop the sweat? (This is well water from a deep well if that affects the temp any).
Thanks