Effective ways to remove glue from linoleum

A practical, beautiful, wear-resistant flooring - linoleum, occupies a leading position in the ranking of the popularity of decorative materials.

It deserves special attention due to its extremely simple care. You can remove any dirt from linoleum, even old glue stains.

Read the article on how to remove glue stains from linoleum.

How to remove stains at home?

There are a sufficient number of ways to remove glue stains from linoleum and quickly return the flooring to its original appearance.

Nail polish remover

Acetone-containing nail polish remover solutions will help remove adhesive from linoleum.

Algorithm of actions:

1. Before starting to remove the stain, 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. Wipe the glue on the floor with a cotton swab generously soaked in acetone.
3. After the contamination has been eliminated, the floor covering is wiped with a rag soaked in a soap solution.
4. The final stage is repeated 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 quickly get rid of fresh glue stains.

Algorithm of actions:

• dissolve 1 tbsp in 250 ml of warm water. table vinegar;
• soak a cotton sponge with the resulting solution and cover the stain on the 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; in addition, the floor is wiped with a clean, damp cloth.

Vegetable oil

Vegetable oil can quickly, and importantly be safe for the skin of your hands, remove glue stains from linoleum. Oil molecules penetrate into the adhesive composition, softening it to such an extent that the contamination can be easily removed with a sharp flat object (for example, a spatula).

Algorithm of actions:

1. A small amount of vegetable oil is applied to the glue stain.
2. After ten to fifteen minutes, the dirt is carefully cleaned off with a knife, spatula or scissors.
3. The linoleum, already cleared of glue, is wiped with a sponge soaked in a soap solution (removes remaining oil from the floor).

In order for the oil to quickly saturate the glue, it is carefully rubbed into the stain 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 with old glue stains.

Algorithm of actions:

• a small amount of a chemical composition (gasoline, kerosene) is applied to a piece of woolen fabric (felt works great);
• use active, pressing movements to wipe the glue on the linoleum;
• The procedure is repeated until the contamination completely disappears.

Washing powder

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

Algorithm of actions:

1. In a small container, dry laundry detergent is diluted with water to a thick paste.
2. The resulting mixture is scooped onto a woolen cloth and the glue stain on the floor is rubbed vigorously.
3. The already clean floor is wiped again with a clean damp cloth.

When preparing a cleaning product from washing powder, you must ensure that the granules are completely dissolved in water. Otherwise, there is a high risk of scratches on the linoleum.

Cold

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

Algorithm of actions:

• cover the glue stain with a plastic bag with pieces of ice;
• after the adhesive composition freezes and begins to crack (after about ten minutes), it can be easily cleaned off with a construction spatula;
• Additionally, wipe the linoleum with a soft cloth (remove particles of glue and drops of melted ice).

Heat

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

Algorithm of actions:

1. The iron is heated, the glue spot on the floor is covered with a clean white sheet of paper (alternatively, you can use a piece of white fabric folded several times).
2. Iron the paper with gentle movements.During the ironing process, the hardened adhesive composition begins to melt and be absorbed into the paper.
3. The linoleum, cleared of glue, is wiped with a damp cloth.

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

The stain that has spread under the influence of high temperature is collected with a rag or sponge., using gentle movements, starting from the edges, smoothly moving towards the center.

Special means

In a situation where traditional methods are powerless in the fight against glue stains on linoleum, special chemical compounds will come to the rescue.

Top 3 most popular store products:

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

Features of removal depending on the type of adhesive composition

Adhesive compositions of different composition and structure require a special approach to choosing a method of removal from linoleum.

Super glue

Fast-drying, universal super glue adheres firmly to any surface. It is not easy to remove it from linoleum, but it is possible using gasoline.

Algorithm of actions:

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

You must work with gasoline very carefully, making sure that there are no flammable objects or open flame sources nearby.

How to clean a tiled surface?

While the tile adhesive has not yet had time to dry and adhere to the floor covering, a soap solution will help remove it.

Algorithm of actions:

1. Dissolve 4 tbsp in a liter of warm water. table salt and 4 tbsp. laundry soap shavings.
2. Moisten a soft sponge with the resulting product and carefully remove stains of tile adhesive from the linoleum.

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

Algorithm 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 treatment 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, there is a high risk of permanent damage to the floor covering.

Liquid Nails

You can easily wipe off liquid nails from the floor with a clean, dry cloth until the stain has dried.

If the mark has hardened, another method is used for cleaning:

1. The glue stain is carefully lifted with the tip of a knife or the sharp edge of a spatula.
2. As soon as the edge of the stain has separated from the surface of the linoleum, it is cut off with fishing line. To do this, move the fishing line under the glue spot using gentle back and forth movements.
3. After a drop of “liquid nails” glue has completely separated from the linoleum, it is removed, and the remaining trace is wiped with a clean damp cloth.

How to cover up stains if nothing helps?

Don't be upset if you couldn't remove the glue. There are several ways to mask contamination:

1. The easiest way to decorate a stubborn glue stain is with a rug or a floor flower pot.

   It is more labor-intensive to move furniture (chair, table, bookcase) onto the glue stain. 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 left from the linoleum previously laid in the room, it can be used to mask the damaged floor covering.

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

If after the repair there are no scraps of flooring left, you can choose a suitable option at a hardware store.

Conclusion

Choosing a method removing glue stains with linoleum, you need to 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.