How to update linoleum

First, determine what is in front of you linoleum — natural, made from sawdust and linseed oil, or its artificial substitute of PVC-materials. Make it easy: natural material a natural oil fragrance, artificial — sharp smell of cloth. On the underside of the linoleum visible fabric, similar to coarse sackcloth. Have a PVC coating, this framework represents a foam layer, like a sponge. Artificial linoleum is easily bent, it is soft and pliable, natural linoleum is hard as plywood, and it is impossible to bend.

If you have linoleum, to update its appearance, every six months use a special mastic coating. This should be done using a soft, better wool, cloth and a few brushes.

To linoleum retained as long as possible to its original appearance immediately after laying the cover it special, repelling dirt, composition and Polish. Do this operation three or four times a year.

Caring for linoleum, vacuum it and wipe with a damp cloth. Liquid soap is not recommended.

If the linoleum is badly faded after many years of use, prepare a solution of equal parts water and milk and thoroughly clean them floors.

If your faux linoleum in the course of its operation showed a white film, try to remove it by means of the Cif, Silit, etc. Carefully clean the most contaminated region or Comet powder "pemolyuks".

If contamination is very strong and is not susceptible to the effects of detergents, prepare the following ingredients: mix 50 g of powder Comet, two liters of water and 200 grams of vodka. Wipe with this mixture the problem areas, then rinse the floor with clean water. This recipe is only suitable for artificial linoleum.

Get stains from coffee, iodine, or a felt tip pen with a surface of linoleum with a small amount of kerosene, gasoline or turpentine. But keep in mind that these substances are harmful for the coating, use them in minimal doses.

To return the luster, both artificial and natural linoleum, wipe it with water, which boiled potatoes. It should be slightly warm and unsalted.

Embossed linoleum can be cleaned of dirt with a detergent cleaner.