Can You Use Bleach on Vinyl Floors?
Can you use bleach to clean a vinyl floor? Yes, you can, and it can be a great way to both disinfect and remove stains. However, it’s best to take a few precautions, both for safety and to protect your floor. Here are tips for safe, effective cleaning of your vinyl floor using bleach. Sweep your floor thoroughly and remove any rugs, trash cans, furniture or other items that may by sitting on it. You do not want these to be bleached. Dilute bleach before applying it to your floor in a solution of at least 30 parts water to 1 part bleach. To play it safe, start by adding very small amounts of bleach to your water and gradually increasing the strength of the solution. Mop the floor with the bleach solution, being careful to avoid any non-removable furniture, baseboards, etc., which may be damaged by the bleach. Carefully rinse your mop of bleach when you are finished cleaning the floor.
