Degrease Existing Linoleum Floor
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What happens here
Thoroughly degrease the existing linoleum floor. The presenter recommends using chemicals like Trisodium Phosphate (TSP), Dawn detergent, or Borax. In this video, Borax is mixed with water in a bucket and applied to the floor using a scrub brush or scrub pad. Special attention should be paid to areas prone to grease and residue, such as around the toilet flange, where wax ring residue and caulk may be present. Scrub these areas vigorously to ensure a clean, residue-free surface.
Goal: Ensure the linoleum floor is free of grease, dirt, and chemical residues.
Tools and materials
- Bucket — Holding cleaning solution
- Scrub Brush — Scrubbing the floor
- Borax Cleaner 20 Mule Team Borax — Degreasing the floor
- Water Tap water — Mixing with Borax