How do I clean stains from terrazzo floors?
General StainsAbsorb grease stains on terrazzo floors with cotton or talcum powder. Fade stains using hydrogen peroxide, ammonia or lemon juice. Dissolve lipstick and grease stains by using a solvent like carbon tetrachloride with gloves. Carbon tetrachloride consists of a toxic, nonflammable liquid used in fire extinguishers. Use chemicals as a last resort; you do not want to harm your floors while removing stains.Alcoholic Drink StainsClean the alcohol stains using warm water and a liquid detergent. If the stains remain, put on rubber gloves, soak an absorbent cloth in hydrogen peroxide and place it directly on the alcohol stain. Denatured alcohol consists of ethyl alcohol with methanol added. Soak a second cloth in ammonia and place it on the cloth containing hydrogen peroxide.Rust StainsMix one part sodium citrate crystals with six parts water. Add an equal amount of glycerin and mix thoroughly. Add whiting to the mixture until you have a stiff paste. Whiting consists of a ground,
