To remove stains from vinyl flooring, use a detergent that contains ammonia. Scrub lightly with a plastic scouring pad. If that fails, rub lightly with extra-fine (No. 000) steel wool, then polish.
If you spill nail polish on resilient flooring, allow it to dry until sticky, then peel it off. Clean up any residue with nail polish remover.
Has chewing gum become stuck to the floor? Put an ice cube in a small cup and turn the cup upside-down over the gum. When the gum is brittle, gently prise it up with a butter knife. On a wood floor, wipe up any melted ice water quickly before it can damage the surface.
Never clean a wood floor with water; it can cause warping, and even worse, wood rot. Instead, use a dry mop. If necessary, wrap the mop with a damp, soft cloth that's thoroughly wrung out.
