How to Remove Gunk on Linoleum Floor Tiles

Linoleum is popular among many homeowners because it is affordable and can last for years. The best way to make it last is to properly care for it, which is very easy. Damage can easily occur if you use the wrong cleaners.

How to Remove Gunk on Linoleum Floor Tiles

Materials Needed

• Broom


• Dustpan


• Eraser


• Sponge


• Warm water


• Bucket


• Mild liquid dish detergent


• Mop

1. Sweep the floor to remove any dirt from the floor. Use a dustpan to discard the dirt. Try to reach under all of the appliances in the room as well. Removing the dirt will keep from damaging the floor with scratches while you are cleaning it.


2. Take an eraser and remove all of the marks from the floor. You can also use it to remove any gunk from the floor as well. Use a steel wood pad to remove any marks that cannot be removed with the eraser.


3. Wet a sponge and squeeze it out until it is damp. Wipe over the area that you removed the marks and gunk from with the eraser.


4. Add warm water to a bucket about ¾ of the way. Pour in four drops of mild liquid dish soap. Swish a mop around in the bucket to mix the water and detergent.


5. Saturate the mop with the cleaning solution. Wring the mop it to clean the floor. Work on one section at a time until the entire floor is complete. Dip the mop in the solution as many times as needed.


6. Pour the solution out of the bucket and rinse it. Rinse the solution from the mop as well. Fill the bucket with clean water. Use the clean water and the mop to rinse the floor. Allow the floor to completely dry.