Goo Gone is safe on your car exterior, using instructions for hard surfaces. It's safe on your upholstery and carpeting, using the instructions for carpeting. It's safe on the vinyl and glass, but may remove the tint from the tinted side of windows.
I do know that vinyl flooring can be safely disinfected with a solution of ¾ cup Clorox® Regular Bleach2 per gallon of water that is applied for 5 minutes, rinsed, and allowed to air dry. However, we never recommend applying full strength bleach to any surface – it should always be diluted first.
Instructions
- Mix together one part bleach to four parts water.
- Soak a rag or cloth in the solution and place the soaked cloth on top of the stain.
- Leave the cloth in place undisturbed for one hour to let the bleach soak into the stain and lighten it.
- Rinse the stain well with water and dry.
Harsh fluids can stain your vinyl flooring. If the stain still shows, use odorless mineral spirits or turpentine on a clean, white cloth. If the stain still shows, use a clean, white cloth to very carefully wipe the area with fingernail polish remover containing acetone.
To deep clean your vinyl floor, mix a gallon of water with a cup of apple cider vinegar. (White vinegar is a fine substitute.) Add a drop of dish soap for extra cleaning power. Ideally, you'll fill a second bucket with clean, hot water to rinse the dirt off your mop as you work (rather than returning it to the floor).
One common powerful cleanser is a solution of bleach and water. Mix three parts water and one part bleach in a bucket and use it to clean the stained parts of the vinyl floor. The stain may not lift entirely after being cleaned the first time.
- Saturate a cotton ball with non-acetone nail polish remover.
- Dab the stain repeatedly until most of the nail polish is absorbed into the cotton ball.
- Wipe the vinyl with a damp microfiber cloth to clean away any remaining nail polish remover.
- Moisten the stain with several drops of warm water.
One of the best cleansers for vinyl flooring is apple cider vinegar. The acidity in the vinegar helps remove dirt and grime without leaving a buildup of soap or wax. Simply mix one cup of cider vinegar with a gallon of hot water and use a damp mop to clean, rinsing the mop frequently with hot water.
Rubbing alcohol is an excellent cleaner and great for removing stubborn spots, when used correctly. Rubbing alcohol should only be used in small areas, never as an overall cleaner. DO NOT apply directly to the vinyl, or allow the alcohol to dry on the fabric. This could damage the fabric!
Mix 1/4 of 96-99% isopropyl alcohol, 3/4 distilled water, and one or two drops of rinse agent. The best way to do this is to add these ingredients to a spray bottle and shake well. Place the record on a microfiber cloth. Take a microfiber cloth and gently wipe the vinyl in a circular motion for a couple of times.
If you put the acetone on the cleaning cloth you will be fine. Don't dump the acetone on the vinyl as it may soften or fade it. It is a great solvent and will dissolve most grease and oil stains. Use it sparingly with minimal contact to skin, lungs, eyes AND the vinyl surface you are cleaning.
Acetone is a strong chemical solvent that will remove contaminants from the surface. Always test the cleaning method on a small and inconspicuous area of your plastic surface, as acetone will degrade some types of plastic. Never use acetone on painted plastic, as acetone will remove varnish and paint.
Saturate a part of the cloth with acetone (which can be found in standard nail polish remover). Rub the marked up PVC pipe or fitting to remove the print and dirt. Repeat until clean. This process actually removes that outer layer of PVC from the pipe.
Acetone will not dissolve rubber, but prolonged exposure will degrade it. You should be very careful with acetone and a lot of plastics, it's an excellent organic solvent and will dissolve all kind of organic materials.
Using Acetone as a Solvent. Acetone is considered to be a solvent since it can be used for general cleaning or heavy degreasing jobs. Solvents are compounds capable of dissolving grease, paint, or additional organic substances from the surface of an item.
Clean, Soft Scrub, isopropyl alcohol (denatured or rubbing alcohol), or lacquer thinner. To remove any stubborn stain from the vinyl surface of your window, use Barkeeper's friend. This mild abrasive usually removes any marks, but it can leave a white film that can be removed with de-natured alcohol.
Acetone is a natural disinfectant, not a sterilizing agent or an antiseptic. 70% solution of isopropyl alcohol act as a disinfectant killing all surface microorganisms.
Can I use Goof Off® Pro Strength on Vinyl Siding? Goof Off® Professional is safe on some vinyl materials. Always try Goof Off® Pro Strength Remover in an inconspicuous test area first, as it can damage many synthetic surfaces.
Begin by wiping up as much of the paint as possible with a damp clean cloth. Moisten a cloth with rubbing alcohol and place it on top of the stain for several minutes. Wipe with the moistened cloth to remove the remaining paint. If paint still remains, dip the superfine steel wool pad into the liquid wax.
Vinegar and Baking Soda
- Saturate any stains on the linoleum with full-strength white vinegar. Allow it to sit for 15 minutes.
- Wipe the vinegar with a cloth. If the stains are still noticeable, apply more vinegar and sprinkle a layer of baking soda on top of it.
- Scrub the stains with a damp sponge or scrub brush.
Pull the linoleum up in strips to reveal the linoleum glue. If difficult, try a heat gun to soften it, and then pull it off. The remaining glue can be scraped with a floor scraper or soaked overnight with water and dish soap, which helps soften the glue. Again, use a paint scraper to remove the linoleum glue.
Yes. You can use CLR on vinyl siding as long as it is diluted and is thoroughly rinsed off of the surface in under two minutes. Studies have shown that the top coating of the siding will be affected if full strength CLR is left on the surface for five minutes or longer.
Cleaning linoleum floors with baking soda and vinegar
Saturate the stain with white vinegar, and allow it to sit there for around 30 minutes. After half an hour, the stain should have softened, and much of it will already have been removed.To prevent stains from occurring, check the labels on the any floor rugs to ensure that they are non-staining to vinyl floors. If your yellow stains are caused by chlorine bleach, those are actually dye stains caused by the dyes that are added to the bleach.
Use some alcohol.
For dried paint, use some rubbing alcohol. Considering that the rubbing alcohol could damage your hands (or at least dry them out) you may want to wear some rubber gloves while doing this. Dampen a sponge with the alcohol, and then begin scrubbing the floor where the stain is located.
