Cleaning Armstrong floors with marks on it?

[Ron G]

Hi--

I have what I think is an Armstrong, self polishing floor in the kitchen.
It has many, many black heel marks from the garage door to the sink.
We have checked our shoes, rubbing the soles and heel edges on the floor to
try to make the black marks, but no shoe soles or heels are doing it.
I finally think that what is happening, is some of the blacktop driveway
material is maybe getting caught between the groove on the soles, and are
making the 2 inch long marks.
They must fall out, because I can't find them in our shoe sole grooves.

My wife has very strong allergies to most cleaning products.
I know I can rub them out using laquer thinner, but it has to be a windy
day with every window open. Which means I can only clean the floor in spring
or summer. With laquer thinner and a rag.

There must be a better way, some non-toxic, not smelly cleaner that I can
use on the floor, without hurting the floor!

I really appreciate useful suggestions on this problem.

Thanks allot!
Ron


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"Ron G" <ron@gould.net> wrote in message
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> Hi--
>
> I have what I think is an Armstrong, self polishing floor in the kitchen.
> It has many, many black heel marks from the garage door to the sink.
> We have checked our shoes, rubbing the soles and heel edges on the floor
to
> try to make the black marks, but no shoe soles or heels are doing it.
> I finally think that what is happening, is some of the blacktop driveway
> material is maybe getting caught between the groove on the soles, and are
> making the 2 inch long marks.
> They must fall out, because I can't find them in our shoe sole grooves.
>
> My wife has very strong allergies to most cleaning products.
> I know I can rub them out using laquer thinner, but it has to be a windy
> day with every window open. Which means I can only clean the floor in
spring
> or summer. With laquer thinner and a rag.
>
> There must be a better way, some non-toxic, not smelly cleaner that I can
> use on the floor, without hurting the floor!
>
> I really appreciate useful suggestions on this problem.
>

I would try a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser which can be found in the cleaning isle
of your supermarket or discount store. Also, since it seems to be an oil
based substance, you might try using vegetable oil, mayonnaise, peanut
butter, or one of the all natural orange oil cleaners. Another thing to try
would be toothpaste.

[Phisherman]

Kerosene will work well, and it's safer and less toxic than paint
thinner. Harder to find, but you can buy a deodorized kerosene. Take
off your shoes before entering the house.

On Sun, 10 Apr 2005 15:24:45 -0500, "Ron G" <ron@gould.net> wrote:

>Hi--
>
>I have what I think is an Armstrong, self polishing floor in the kitchen.
>It has many, many black heel marks from the garage door to the sink.
>We have checked our shoes, rubbing the soles and heel edges on the floor to
>try to make the black marks, but no shoe soles or heels are doing it.
>I finally think that what is happening, is some of the blacktop driveway
>material is maybe getting caught between the groove on the soles, and are
>making the 2 inch long marks.
>They must fall out, because I can't find them in our shoe sole grooves.
>
>My wife has very strong allergies to most cleaning products.
> I know I can rub them out using laquer thinner, but it has to be a windy
>day with every window open. Which means I can only clean the floor in spring
>or summer. With laquer thinner and a rag.
>
>There must be a better way, some non-toxic, not smelly cleaner that I can
>use on the floor, without hurting the floor!
>
>I really appreciate useful suggestions on this problem.
>
>Thanks allot!
>Ron
>
>
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[Pat Kiewicz]

Ron G said:
>
>I have what I think is an Armstrong, self polishing floor in the kitchen.
>It has many, many black heel marks from the garage door to the sink.
>We have checked our shoes, rubbing the soles and heel edges on the floor

<snip>
>
>There must be a better way, some non-toxic, not smelly cleaner that I can
>use on the floor, without hurting the floor!

PAM (the no-stick spray) works on tar and heel marks. Also often help
remove the last remnants of sticky labels. It's not just for cooking...
It seems to work a little better than plain vegetable oil(which will also
work) plus it's easier to apply.

--
Pat K. ('someplace.net' is comcast)

Any technology distinguishable from magic is insufficiently advanced.
(attributed to Don Marti)

[Ron G]

Hi---
Thanks allot.
Do I just clean the PAM up with just soap and water?
I guess otherwise, does it leave a slippery film?
Thanks---
Ron


Pat Kiewicz <kiewicz@someplace.net.net> wrote in message
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> Ron G said:
> >
> >I have what I think is an Armstrong, self polishing floor in the kitchen.
> >It has many, many black heel marks from the garage door to the sink.
> >We have checked our shoes, rubbing the soles and heel edges on the floor
>
> <snip>
> >
> >There must be a better way, some non-toxic, not smelly cleaner that I can
> >use on the floor, without hurting the floor!
>
> PAM (the no-stick spray) works on tar and heel marks. Also often help
> remove the last remnants of sticky labels. It's not just for cooking...
> It seems to work a little better than plain vegetable oil(which will also
> work) plus it's easier to apply.
>
> --
> Pat K. ('someplace.net' is comcast)
>
> Any technology distinguishable from magic is insufficiently advanced.
> (attributed to Don Marti)
>


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[Pat Kiewicz]

Ron G said:
>
>Hi---
>Thanks allot.
>Do I just clean the PAM up with just soap and water?
>I guess otherwise, does it leave a slippery film?

Yes. Those cleaners which won't touch the black marks on the floor
will get up any remnant PAM just fine.
>
>Pat Kiewicz <kiewicz@someplace.net.net> wrote in message
>news:aLOdnYj0T6jWysffRVn-hw@comcast.com...
>> Ron G said:
>> >
>> >I have what I think is an Armstrong, self polishing floor in the kitchen.
>> >It has many, many black heel marks from the garage door to the sink.
>> >We have checked our shoes, rubbing the soles and heel edges on the
floor
>>
>> <snip>
>> >
>> >There must be a better way, some non-toxic, not smelly cleaner that I
can
>> >use on the floor, without hurting the floor!
>>
>> PAM (the no-stick spray) works on tar and heel marks. Also often help
>> remove the last remnants of sticky labels. It's not just for cooking...
>> It seems to work a little better than plain vegetable oil(which will also
>> work) plus it's easier to apply.

--
Pat K. ('someplace.net' is comcast)

Any technology distinguishable from magic is insufficiently advanced.
(attributed to Don Marti)