Proven ways and means than to wipe off old and freshly spilled paint from linoleum

What to do if, during the repair process, the linoleum on the floor becomes stained paints? After all, even the most accurate craftsmen are not immune from such a nuisance.

There are many ways to remove paint stains from linoleum. Before starting repair work, it will not be superfluous to familiarize yourself with these methods.

How to scrub old paint from linoleum, how to clean the floor quickly, accurately, without losing its original appearance, will be discussed in the article.

How to remove a fresh stain?

The easiest way to get rid of a fresh stain on linoleum is. Therefore, if paint gets on the floor you need not hesitate, but immediately start active steps to clean the floor:

1. A fresh stain of water-based paint can be removed by wiping the floor with a clean paper towel or soft cloth.
2. Refined sunflower oil or laundry soap will help to wipe off fresh, just appeared spots of acrylic.

   It is enough to treat the dirt with oil or rub with soap, wait ten to fifteen minutes and collect the dirt with a paper towel.

3. Fresh stains of oil paint and nitro enamel will be removed by special solvents. A piece of rags is moistened with a chemical solution, with which they wipe the dirt on the floor.

It is possible to reduce the amount of work on removing paint on linoleum after repair if you follow the ritual of preliminary preparation of the room.

Algorithm of actions:

• the room is freed from furniture as much as possible;
• plastic wrap is carefully lined on linoleum;
• fix the protective film around the perimeter of the room and at the joints with masking tape.

In the process of repair, the film, of course, can tear, but without it there will be much more paint stains on the floor.

The video will tell you how to quickly wash linoleum from fresh paint:

How to clean the floor from already dried up?

There are a number of ways to quickly remove paint stains from linoleum.

Washing powder

Soap solution is a good assistant in removing paint from linoleum (ideal for water-based formulations).

To prepare a soap solution, dissolve a small amount of any washing powder in warm water.... Apply a soapy solution to the linoleum with a brush or sponge, leave it for a while, and then easily remove dirt from the floor with a damp cloth.

To avoid the appearance of soap streaks, the floor is wiped with a clean, damp cloth several times.

Gasoline or kerosene

Refined gasoline or kerosene will help quickly deal with paint on the floor:

1. The dirt is wiped with a sponge dipped in gasoline.
2. After the floor has regained its original appearance, it is additionally wiped with a clean damp cloth.

How to remove with alcohol?

Alcohol will help remove the old stain of water-based paint from the floor. With a cotton pad or a piece of cloth well soaked in alcohol, gently wipe the dirt on the floor.

Acetone

A chemical, aggressive agent in the fight against paint - acetone. In order to quickly clean linoleum, it is necessary to apply acetone to the contaminated surface with a brush and leave it for a while (no more than fifteen minutes).

After the paint has dissolved, it can be easily removed with a paper towel. If necessary, at intervals of thirty minutes, the procedure is repeated until the stain is completely removed..

Work with acetone is carried out only in a well-ventilated area with gloves and a respirator.

Solvents

Regardless of the age of the stain on the floor, the solvent will help to quickly remove the stain... Working with solvents is simple: they actively wipe the dirt with a cloth soaked in a chemical liquid. If necessary, the steps are repeated several times.

How to wash off contamination depending on the dye?

Before proceeding with the process of cleaning linoleum, it will not be superfluous to familiarize yourself with the features of removing various types of paints and varnishes.

Water emulsion

The easiest way to remove water emulsion stains is from the surface of linoleum. This is because the base of the paint is water.

Warm water will quickly remove the emulsion from the floor... It is enough to thoroughly moisten the stain and leave it alone for an hour. After that, the wet spot is easily wiped off with a regular damp sponge.

A rubber spatula can be used to remove stubborn stains (repairs completed long ago). Previously, the paint on linoleum is moistened with water, and then with gentle movements, remove it with a spatula. Wipe the clean floor surface with a damp cloth.

Acrylic

The polymer emulsion in acrylic makes it more resistant to abrasion. Therefore, it is rather difficult to remove paint of this type from linoleum.

If the stain cannot be cleaned, it can be wiped with a sponge dipped in vinegar solution. (water and vinegar are mixed in equal proportions). You can also use nail polish remover (no acetone).

Particularly stubborn acrylic stains are removed with a special solvent. Before using a chemical solution, make sure on a small area of ​​the floor that the product does not stain, corrode or discolor the surface.

Oil

The thick, oily consistency of the paint adds complexity to the cleaning process of linoleum.

The first thing to do is blot the stain with a paper towel. (absorbs excess paint). Then the dirt is wiped off with a sponge soaked in vegetable oil.

Also, special solvents will help to quickly remove oil paint.

Fabric softener removes stains quickly oil paint, if diluted with water (1: 1 ratio), and then, moistening with a cloth or sponge, treat the contamination until it disappears completely.

Enamel

Special solvents (preferably in the form of aerosols) will help to quickly cope with enamel stains on linoleum. When buying, you must carefully study the manufacturer's recommendations for the type of coating to be treated.

When applying, you must adhere to some rules:

• you can work only in a well-ventilated area with gloves and a respirator;
• Before applying the product, it must be tested on a small, unobtrusive area of ​​the floor.

Tips and bans

Clean linoleum from paint, while keeping the surface from scratches and abrasions, a few secrets of professional masters will help:

1. Do not clean linoleum with coarse-bristled brushes (the protective layer of the coating is removed along with the dirt). For the same reason, it is worth abandoning metal spatulas, knives and sharp blades.
2. Do not use aggressive, chemical compounds (there are great risks of loss of linoleum color).
3. It is not recommended to use soda and other abrasive agents for cleaning linoleum (even a minimal amount of powder can scratch linoleum).
4. The process of removing paint stains should be started with more gentle products, as necessary, moving to more aggressive, potent formulations.
5. Before applying a new linoleum cleaner, it must be used on an inconspicuous area.
6. The stain is wiped off with gentle movements, starting from the edges of the dirt, smoothly moving towards the center. Ignoring this rule will only increase the area of ​​the spot.
7. Periodic processing of linoleum with special non-slip polishes will prevent the penetration of paint into the structure of the floor covering, which greatly facilitates the process of removing the stain.

Conclusion

Timely reaction to the appearance of paint stains on the floor guarantees 100% removal of dirt while maintaining the original appearance of linoleum.