Effective ways to wipe glue from linoleum

foto17941-1A practical, beautiful, wear-resistant floor covering - linoleum, occupies a leading position in the popularity rating of decorative materials.

It deserves special attention due to the simplest possible care. Any dirt can be removed from linoleum, even old glue spots.

Read about how to wipe glue stains from linoleum in the article.

How to remove stains at home?

There are a sufficient number of ways how to remove the glue stain from linoleum, quickly return the floor covering to its original appearance.

Nail polish remover

Acetone-containing nail polish removers will help clean the adhesive from the linoleum.

Algorithm of actions:

  1. foto17941-2Before starting to remove the stain, the nail polish remover is tested on a small area of ​​the floor covering.

    If, after contact with the solvent, the color and brightness of the linoleum have not changed, proceed to the main task - removing the stain.

  2. With a cotton swab abundantly soaked in acetone, wipe the glue on the floor.
  3. After the contamination has been eliminated, the floor covering is wiped with a cloth soaked in soapy water.
  4. The final step is re-cleaning with a clean, damp cloth.

Work with nail polish remover should only be carried out in a well-ventilated area.

Vinegar

A vinegar solution will help get rid of fresh glue stains quickly.

Algorithm of actions:

  • dissolve 1 tbsp in 250 ml of warm water. table vinegar;
  • the resulting solution is impregnated with a cotton sponge, which is used to cover a stain on linoleum;
  • after five minutes, wipe the stain soaked in vinegar with a cotton swab or napkin;
  • traces of glue are removed with a sponge moistened with liquid detergent; additionally, the floor is wiped with a clean, damp cloth.
Before applying the vinegar solution to the flooring, check the reaction of the product on a small, inconspicuous area of ​​the linoleum.

Vegetable oil

Vegetable oil will be able to clean the glue stain from the linoleum quickly, and which is importantly safe for the skin of the hands. Oil molecules penetrate into the adhesive, soften it to such an extent that the contamination is easily cleaned off with a sharp, flat object (for example, a spatula).

foto17941-3Algorithm of actions:

  1. A small amount of vegetable oil is applied to the glue spot.
  2. Ten to fifteen minutes later, the contamination is carefully cleaned off with a knife, spatula or scissors.
  3. Linoleum, already cleared of glue, is wiped with a sponge soaked in soapy water (removes the remaining oil from the floor).

In order for the oil to penetrate the glue faster, it is gently rubbed into the dirt using a cotton sponge or a piece of gauze.

Gasoline or kerosene

Gasoline or kerosene will help to cope not only with fresh, but also old glue stains.

Algorithm of actions:

  • a small amount of the chemical composition (gasoline, kerosene) is applied to a piece of woolen fabric (felt is great);
  • active, with pressure, rub the glue on the linoleum;
  • the procedure is repeated until the complete disappearance of contamination.
Any work with gasoline or kerosene is carried out only in a well-ventilated area, using hand protection (gloves) and respiratory tract (respirator).

Washing powder

In order to remove glue from linoleum, you can use a concentrated solution of washing powder (stain remover is ideal).

foto17941-4Algorithm of actions:

  1. In a small container, dry washing powder is diluted with water to a thick slurry.
  2. The resulting mixture is taken on a woolen cloth and the glue spot on the floor is rubbed with reinforcement.
  3. An already clean floor is re-wiped with a clean damp cloth.

When preparing a detergent from detergent powder, make sure that the granules are completely dissolved in the water. Otherwise, the risks of scratching the linoleum are great.

Cold

Cold will help clear the glue from linoleum. Under the influence of low temperatures, the hardened stain begins to crumble, which makes it easy to clean it with a spatula.

Algorithm of actions:

  • the glue spot is covered with a plastic bag with pieces of ice;
  • after the adhesive has frozen and began to crack (after about ten minutes), it is easily cleaned off with a construction trowel;
  • additionally, linoleum is wiped with a soft cloth (remove glue particles and drops of melted ice).
The ice in the bag melts quickly, therefore, in the process of freezing the glue spot, the bags must be changed as often as possible.

Heat

Under the influence of high temperatures, the glue begins to melt, which makes it possible to quickly remove it from the linoleum surface.

Algorithm of actions:

  1. foto17941-5The iron is heated, the glue spot on the floor is covered with a clean white sheet of paper (as an option, you can use a piece of white cloth folded several times).
  2. Iron the paper with gentle movements. During the ironing process, the cured adhesive starts to melt and absorb into the paper.
  3. Linoleum cleaned of glue is wiped with a damp cloth.

Alternatively, a lump of glue stuck to the floor can be melted with hot air from a hair dryer. In this case, the stain is not covered with anything, but the melted glue is immediately washed off with a rag.

The stain spread under the influence of high temperature is collected with a cloth or sponge, with neat movements, starting from the edges, smoothly moving towards the center.

Special means

In a situation where folk methods were powerless in the fight against glue spots on linoleum, special chemical compositions will come to the rescue.

Top 3 most popular store products:

  1. Mellerud. It is simple to work with the preparation: a small amount of Mellerud is applied to a soft cloth, with which the glue stain on the linoleum is carefully rubbed. After using the agent, the floor must be wiped with warm water with the addition of a liquid agent. The cost of the Mellerud cleaning agent varies from 300 to 470 rubles.
  2. Super Moment Anticlea... The glue on linoleum is treated with Anticlea, and the dirt is covered with a cloth napkin. In this form, the stain is left for at least six hours, after which it is enough to remove the napkin, which has absorbed the particles of the dissolved glue. After the linoleum is cleaned, it is wiped again with a clean cloth.The cost of the Super Moment Antikley is 80-100 rubles.
  3. Dimexide - a pharmaceutical preparation that perfectly copes with any glue stains on linoleum. To quickly get rid of contamination, the frozen lump of glue is abundantly moistened with Dimexide and left in this form for ten minutes. After that, the dissolved glue can be easily removed with a cotton sponge. The cost of Dimexidum is from 45 rubles. up to 180 rubles

Removal features depending on the type of adhesive

Adhesives of different composition and structure require a special approach to choosing a method for removing from linoleum.

Super glue

foto17941-6Fast drying, versatile super glue that adheres firmly to all surfaces. It is not easy to remove it from linoleum, but it is possible using gasoline.

Algorithm of actions:

  • with a rag soaked in gasoline, they actively wipe the glue spot on the linoleum;
  • as soon as the adhesive composition begins to soften, it is carefully pry off with the tip of a spatula and removed from the linoleum.

It is necessary to work with gasoline very carefully, paying attention that flammable objects, sources of open fire are not located nearby.

How to clean the tiled surface?

While the tile adhesive has not yet had time to dry and set on the flooring, a soapy solution will help to remove it.

Algorithm of actions:

  1. 4 tablespoons are dissolved in a liter of warm water. table salt and 4 tbsp. shavings of laundry soap.
  2. The resulting product is moistened with a soft sponge and with gentle movements remove the tile glue stains from the linoleum.
Do not use very hot water for cleaning (the flooring loses its shine from high temperatures).

If the tile adhesive has time to dry, special oxygen-containing products (for example, Keranet) will help to remove it from the linoleum. Created on the basis of organic acids, they perfectly cope not only with tile glue stains, but also with lime and oil stains.

foto17941-7Algorithm of actions:

  • the area of ​​the floor stained with glue is treated with an oxygen cleaner;
  • according to the manufacturer's instructions, wait for the required processing time, after which the stain is removed with a knife or spatula;
  • the remaining trace of glue is wiped with a damp sponge.

Do not exceed the stain treatment time specified by the manufacturer in the instructions. Otherwise, the risks of permanent damage to the floor covering are great.

Liquid Nails

You can easily wipe liquid nails off the floor with a clean, dry rag just before the stain is dry.

If the trail has time to harden, use a different method for cleaning:

  1. The glue spot is gently pry off with the edge of a knife or the sharp edge of a spatula.
  2. As soon as the edge of the spot has separated from the surface of the linoleum, it is cut off with a fishing line. To do this, with careful movements back and forth, the fishing line is advanced under the glue spot.
  3. After the drop of glue "liquid nails" has completely separated from the linoleum, it is removed, and the remaining trace is wiped with a clean damp cloth.
A drying spot of liquid nails can be washed off with a sponge dipped in hot soapy water.

How to mask spots if all else fails?

Do not be upset if the glue cannot be removed. There are several ways to mask pollution:

  1. foto17941-8The easiest way to decorate the stubborn glue spot is with a rug or floor flowerpot.

    It is more labor-intensive to move furniture (chair, table, whatnot) to the glue spot. In this way, you can not only hide the damaged area of ​​the floor, but also change the interior of the room.

  2. If after the repair there is a small piece of linoleum laid earlier in the room, it can be used to mask the damaged floor covering.

    To do this, cut out a piece of linoleum with a spot of glue with a sharp knife. In its place, a new (cut to size) piece of linoleum is fixed on double-sided tape or glue.

If after the repair there are no scraps of the floor covering left, you can choose the appropriate option in the hardware store.

Conclusion

Choosing a way remove glue stain from linoleum, you must be extremely careful and careful. To avoid permanent damage to the floor covering, any new composition must be tested on a small area of ​​the floor.

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