Time is of the essence when attending to an iodine spill on a vinyl floor.
How to get iodine stains out of waxed floor.
Iodine is one of those chemicals that seems to stain just about everything it comes in contact with.
For tougher stains make a bleach poultice from powdered detergent bleach and water.
Blot with a clean white cloth until the stain no longer transfers.
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.
For the best results work from the outside of the stain toward the center.
If the iodine stain is especially old or saturated the ammonia and dishwashing solution may not have been strong enough to remove the stain.
The good news is that there are options for cleanup if someone accidentally drips or spills iodine onto a vinyl floor.