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Yellow rug stain on vinyl floor
Posted by Jill Plonka on March 5th, 2004 11:37 AM
In reply to vinyl floor stain by melissa on January 5th, 2004 09:00 PM [Go to top of thread]
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I found this information from the Natural Handyman website. It's bad news. Sorry!!!
"Small rubber mats and throw rugs with non-skid backings have certain additives in the rubber, called antioxidants, which help the rubber stay supple and flexible for many years and many washings. Unfortunately, these antioxidants also can react with the vinyl flooring, producing a characteristic staining or discoloration.
Unfortunately, this staining is not removable, so the best defense is a good offense... don't use any rubber-backed rugs on your vinyl floor unless it is clearly marked as non-staining to vinyl floors!
By the way, this problem is not limited to rugs. Rubber feet on stools and rubber wheels on microwave carts can also cause this problem. Metals, hard plastic and wood generally do not cause this sort of staining."
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