Can I use bleach on a linoleum floor?

Question

My apartment’s bathroom floor is made of some kind of linoleum material that makes it look like a fake hardwood floor.

If I use the usual 1 part bleach to 2 parts water on this type of flooring, will it damage the floor?

Should I make sure to rinse it off with plenty of water once I do use it?

Is there any other type of cleanser that you might recommend?

Thank you all in advance!

Answer 1

Yes sounds good also after this use a floor shine so floor wont look dull

Answer 2

No, it shouldn't damage the floor but the only time I would bother to use bleach on a floor is if there's some reason to disinfect it, say if the dog pooped on it and you have a crawling baby around. There isn't much reason to disinfect a floor since it's meant for walking on, not eating off of. Many people apparently don't realize that bleach isn't really a cleaner but a disinfectant and doesn't remove anything oily or greasy. On a floor you are far better to use a product meant to clean floors which will clean off a variety of things that can get on floors. And these days, I would highly recommend a microfibre mop or cloth which will probably clean very well with just water and without a special cleaner of any kind. If you really feel the need to disinfect around the toilet, bleach solution will be just fine.

Answer 3

I wouldn't. Bleach mixtures, unless you take a garden hose to 'em, usually leave a sticky residue. Plus, Bleach is a corrosive, which is why it should only be used minimally.

I would recommend a plain ol floor cleaner like Armstrong. Cleans and makes it shine. Without deteriorating your floor.

Answer 4

I dont see why not