Posted by Tim Smith, FCITS on August 25, 1999 at 12:31:28:
In Reply to: Re: removing stain from vinyl floor posted by Linda Lockwood Statewide Floor Covering Inspection Service on August 24, 1999 at 20:33:14:
: Hi Anne,
: I have to agree with Dan, most of the vinyl manufacturers recommend laying a bleach dampened cloth on the stain for several hours, repeating as needed to remove discoloration.
: Sorry Tim, but I disagree with your statement . Plastercizers naturally migrate out of vinyl, as is evident when vinyl curls at unprotected edges, or on scraps. As far as I know, bleach has nothing to do with plastercizer migration.
: Contrary, high alkalinity (hot) will cause vinyl's to discolor as it will react will the plasticizers. I have samples of these in my office and can duplicate this reaction in the laboratory which has been done many times. Just trying to help.