Cleaning and Stain Removal - Plastic Bag Stain

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Sixy
09-13-05, 10:57 AM
Please can someone help!

I have a stain left on the kitchen lino floor from a plastic bag. (The ink from the plastic bag design is now implanted on the floor!) I've tried bleaching it but nothing has happened. I need to remove this soon as I'm moving house and it wont look too good to leave it there! :wall:

I'm from the UK and haven't seen the Mr Clean eraser in the shops here (I'm mentioning that as I've read about this product on the net already). Any advice? Thanks. :)

mitch17
09-13-05, 11:18 AM
Ink is generally best removed with rubbing or denatured alcohol. Test first in an inconspicuous area.
Docduck
09-13-05, 12:58 PM
I have seen this personally before in VCT and lino floors. The ink penetrates the wear layer directly into the tile. You can try the rubbing alcohol. But i do not think it will work. Usually this condition is permanent and requires replacement.

twelvepole
09-21-05, 11:56 PM
As indicated, ink stains on vinyl tend to be permanent. If rubbing alcohol does not work, try rubbing the stain with mineral spirits or turpentine on a clean white cloth.