How To Get Iodine Stains Out Of Waxed Floor

Blot with a clean white cloth until the stain no longer transfers.

How to get iodine stains out of waxed floor.

For tougher stains make a bleach poultice from powdered detergent bleach and water. Iodine is one of those chemicals that seems to stain just about everything it comes in contact with. For the best results work from the outside of the stain toward the center. Leave the cleaning solution on the spill for at least five minutes so it can work its magic.

Apply the solution to a cloth and use the cloth to apply the solution to the stain. To create a stronger solution combine one cup 240 ml of cool water with 1 teaspoon 4 9 ml of sodium thiosulfate in a small bowl. Continue applying the solution until the stain has been bleached out. Then remove the dried paste rinse the area with clear water and dry.

If the iodine stain is especially old or saturated the ammonia and dishwashing solution may not have been strong enough to remove the stain. Time is of the essence when attending to an iodine spill on a vinyl floor.