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Alcoholic Beverage Stains on Hard Surface Floors



Rub with a cloth dampened in a solution of detergent
and warm water. If the stain remains, rub it with a
different cloth dampened with denatured alcohol.

Cautions: When working with any chemicals, carefully
read and follow the label directions for using that
chemical, especially any cautions on safe use! With
solvents, be very careful to have ventilation, and no
flame or spark in area!

The first time you use any procedure on any floor,
test it first on an out-of-the-way part of the floor to
be sure it does not damage the flooring or finish.

Notes: If steel wool is suggested, use fine grade, 000
grade. Scouring powder will help remove many stains, but
can also permanently scratch the floor. If you decide to
use it, use only a mild type, and be very careful about
rubbing too much.

Concentrated liquid commercial household cleaners,
rubbed onto a stubborn spot, may remove it as well as
scouring powders without the danger of scratching. Rinse
off well. Do not use on wood floors.

Do not use water solutions, or cleaners which have to
be rinsed off with water, on wood floors. Use a solvent
or solvent-based cleaning wax.

After removing a stain, rinse the area thoroughly, dry
completely, and, if floor finish has been removed in that
area, recoat with appropriate finish or wax.

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