Removing glue from lino

[RizzoTheRat]

We had some sticky backed flooring protection stuff down while doing some building work, and having lifted some yesterday it's left a sticky residue on the floor like tape. I'm pretty sure the kitchen floor is lino tiles, so what's the best option to remove the sticky without damaging the lino?

I have a can of Sonax Sticky reside remover that claims to be save on plastics, but I've not found it particularly good at removing sticky stuff in the past.

I've ordered some Goo Gone Pro Power which also claims to be safe on plastics

Or I have WD40, and possibly white vinegar.

Anything else to try? I'm pretty sure I've got a spare floor tile in the shed somewhere so I can test them safely, but I'd have thought most solvents strong enough to dissolve the glue is also going to dissolve the lino, so I night just be better off with WD40 and and a small scrubbing brush.

[AndyTR]

White spirit should work, just make sure you test it on an area you can't see first and then once clean wipe down with warm soapy water. It's safe on "most" lino, certainly worked on getting sticky stuff off ours.

[WH16]

Go Gone works wonders and is safe for most materials. We use it on very expensive fixture and fittings at work without problems. Allow it to soak in for a minute before wiping it off and it works better. Give it all a good clean afterwards too.

[Rockatansky]

Best thing I've ever used for removing adhesives is Evo Stik Adhesive Cleaner.

First used it years ago to remove glue from formica after a DIY effort at shop fitting, made sure I've always had some in the garage ever since. I go for that after goo gone, ipa etc have failed.

[Simpo Two]

I've found that all adhesive residues can be removed by one of two things - meths or white spirit. If one doesn't work the other does. Meths is nicer because it evaporates completely and doesn't leave a smell.

[RizzoTheRat]

White spirit and Meths hadn't occurred to me, I'd have through they'd be a bit aggressive to use on lino. Local DIY warehouse should stock them both if the other options don't do too well.

Looks like Evo-Stik isn't particularly common here (NL) so that one might be harder to get my hands on.



I'm looking at multiple options as I'm going to need a lot of it, the builders put this stuff up 4 flights of stairs, across the kitchen and 2 landings so I want several options I can test on different surfaces.

[OldPal]

F ball solvent is what you’re looking for. It’s potent stuff so try a small area first!

[Simpo Two]

RizzoTheRat said:

White spirit and Meths hadn't occurred to me, I'd have through they'd be a bit aggressive to use on lino. Local DIY warehouse should stock them both if the other options don't do too well.

Lino is as tough as old boots, you'll be fine. They're not aggressive. Meths is just methanol (not far off what you drink).

White spirit can affect some plastics but you can always test a bit first.

[GasEngineer]

CT1 multi solve is the best. Highly recommend.

https://www.ct1.com/multisolve/

[ColinM50]

Lighter fluid or a little petrol on a rag should work

[RizzoTheRat]

Well despite claiming same day delivery, the post office haven't even received the Goo gone yet

I tried some with the Sonax and some with WD40. The Sonax works pretty well but the rolled up bits of goo get sticky again once the stuff evaporates. The WD40 works way better, and turns the kitchen in to an ice rink