The Traditional Kitchen Hearst Communications Inc. All Rights Reserved. Read our Privacy Policy. Use a soft bristle brush for stubborn soil. Rinse and dry. Some household cleaners and solvents remove plasticizers from vinyl, making them brittle.
Abrasive cleaners scratch the smooth surface.
As a result, it has expanded and deteriorated, and your flooring looks damaged and unattractive. Many different kinds of soils get deposited on many different kinds of surfaces in the average house. Dust and mud, spilled foods or beverages, or personal care products that are spilled or wiped off human bodies onto surfaces are common soils. Your vinyl tiles are damaged and unattractive. Many newer tiles can easily be removed and replaced.