How do I remove the yellow stain left on a vinyl floor from the backing of a throw rug? I tried full strength bleach and it did not work. Any sound tried and tested suggestions?
2007-02-10 03:51:50 · 3 answers · asked by Boys just want to have fun. 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
Sorry you will not be able to remove the yellow stain, it is now permanent and part of the vinyl flooring. It is caused by a chemical reaction with the rubber backing and the vinyl. Vinyl flooring manufactures must own stock in the area rug manufactures! Since the two are a bad combination, yet there are no warnings that the rugs will ruin the flooring,
2007-02-10 05:23:33 · answer #1 · answered by Gary S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the color sunk into the vinyl, i would say you are up the creek(especially if bleach didn't work), but if there is a residue that is yellow--you'll have more of chance...
I've used this stuff called Carbona "Stain Devils" which I found in the local grocery store...they have different kinds for different stains, but I used the one for Chewing Gum and Glue and got some old stains off of a plastic-type table that I thought would never come up...That would probably work for you if it was a rubber backing..
It was really cheap too!!
Good luck!
2007-02-10 11:59:40 · answer #2 · answered by L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can try pure ammonia, be careful not to inhale, in ammonia won't cut it I would say it is there to stay.
2007-02-10 13:04:35 · answer #3 · answered by judy_derr38565 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋