Vinyl floor stained yellow from rubber-backed rugs
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Kathy Munson on Mar 27, 2015I used to sell flooring. The two largest manufacturers of vinyl flooring used to say that you could lay down layers of pure white paper towels on the floor. Then pour pure bleach on the paper towels. Allow to sit on the floor periodically checking it to see when the yellow was gone (typically no longer than 20 minutes). Rinse thoroughly with plain water. Then wash the floor. Use care for a while as the bleach may soften the vinyl for a time. If you are questioning if it will take color from the flooring try it in an inconspicuous spot first. I personally used this on a customer's floor that was white with hunter green diamonds years ago and IT WORKS without taking the color from the floor. I bleached over both the green and the white.Helpful Reply
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Betty Mac on Mar 28, 2015You may also want to try a solution of baking soda and water. Maybe even sprinkle the baking soda on the floor and with a wet/damp sponge scrub the area. It means a little 'elbow grease', but it could work. I have used baking soda on my old aluminum/steel kitchen sink and it brought it back up to looking shiny and new again. Upside: no harsh chemical smell. Downside: scrubbing. Good Luck.Helpful Reply
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Marion Nesbitt on Mar 29, 2015My vinyl flooring yellowed - just from age. Won't ever buy it again. Hope the solutions works as yours in a definite stain.Helpful Reply
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