Cleaning and Stain Removal - Bubble light stain on linoleum floor
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kohern
12-23-05, 11:06 PM
One of our bubble lights for the Christmas tree broke and stained the floor. According to the package the main ingredient is Methlyene Cloride. Any ideas of how to get the stain out?
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Docduck
12-24-05, 07:18 AM
I did some research this is what i found out about this agent:
Methylene chloride is used as a solvent in paint strippers, as a propellant in aerosols, in the manufacture of photographic film, and as a process solvent in the manufacturing of drugs. In the research laboratory it is commonly used for extractions. It is also used as a metal cleaning and finishing solvent.
With this in mind here is what i have concluded. Lino usually has a wear layer applied at factory and can be sealed by mid range alkaline sealers by the consumer if choosed to. Since Methylene chloride is a solvent what seems to have happened is either the wear layer of the lino has been removed or any sealer that you may have applied (if you did or not) may have been removed causing a lighter area. Which means in order to correct it you may have to strip and reseal the entire sheet flooring. As cleaning in that one area is not going to produce a uniform appearance.
Now i also found out while researching this..that Methylene chloride can cause skin burns...so there also may be a chance this stain is permanent and has "burned" thru the wear layer and finish. But since its a lighter stain than the rest..My suggestion to you would be to strip and reseal the sheet flooring.
You can find these products at your local home improvement store or janitoral supply.
Things to consider..lino is pH sensitive to high alkaline products...Which means any stripper used would have to be mid range...say around 9. Which means any sealer or finish would have to be below that..BUT above neutral (7) to avoid your daily cleaner from taking it off. Using high pH products on lino can cause the lineseed oil to wick from the lino causing a yellowing effect over time. Stripping and resealing the area may sound hard..but depending on the size a few mop buckets and some rags will work fine. Make sure you rinse the floor after stripping with a neutral cleaner before applying any sealer/finish. Do a search in your favorite engine or on DIY.com for more info.
GL
Methylene chloride is used as a solvent in paint strippers, as a propellant in aerosols, in the manufacture of photographic film, and as a process solvent in the manufacturing of drugs. In the research laboratory it is commonly used for extractions. It is also used as a metal cleaning and finishing solvent.
With this in mind here is what i have concluded. Lino usually has a wear layer applied at factory and can be sealed by mid range alkaline sealers by the consumer if choosed to. Since Methylene chloride is a solvent what seems to have happened is either the wear layer of the lino has been removed or any sealer that you may have applied (if you did or not) may have been removed causing a lighter area. Which means in order to correct it you may have to strip and reseal the entire sheet flooring. As cleaning in that one area is not going to produce a uniform appearance.
Now i also found out while researching this..that Methylene chloride can cause skin burns...so there also may be a chance this stain is permanent and has "burned" thru the wear layer and finish. But since its a lighter stain than the rest..My suggestion to you would be to strip and reseal the sheet flooring.
You can find these products at your local home improvement store or janitoral supply.
Things to consider..lino is pH sensitive to high alkaline products...Which means any stripper used would have to be mid range...say around 9. Which means any sealer or finish would have to be below that..BUT above neutral (7) to avoid your daily cleaner from taking it off. Using high pH products on lino can cause the lineseed oil to wick from the lino causing a yellowing effect over time. Stripping and resealing the area may sound hard..but depending on the size a few mop buckets and some rags will work fine. Make sure you rinse the floor after stripping with a neutral cleaner before applying any sealer/finish. Do a search in your favorite engine or on DIY.com for more info.
GL