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How to Clean Off Floors With Calcium Chloride

Calcium chloride (CaC12) compound, composed of a mixture of calcium and chlorine, is a basic ingredient in the salty road-sand that highway maintenance crews spread over roads during freezing weather. This compound helps you not to skid in icy conditions, but it also tends to get everywhere, including getting tracked into the garage and house when you leave the car. Left alone, calcium chloride can cause a white build-up on the floor, staining and spoiling the decor.

Things You'll Need

  • White vinegar
  • Water
  • Bucket
  • Mop
  • Towel
  • Vacuum
  • Damp sponge
  • Broom
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Instructions

  1. Wood Floors

    • 1

      Mix a 50/50 solution of white vinegar and warm water in a bucket.

    • 2

      Dip the mop in the vinegar and water solution, and wet the floor. Allow the water to sit for a minute to absorb the salt.

    • 3

      Mop up the water, and then thoroughly dry the floor with a towel. Make sure the floor is completely dry; otherwise, the water may damage the wood.

    Carpet Floors

    • 4

      Make up a 50/50 vinegar and white water solution in the bucket, or use a bowl if the stain is small.

    • 5

      Vacuum the stained area to remove any loose salt debris.

    • 6

      Dampen the carpet with the vinegar solution, and allow it to soak in for 20 minutes.

    • 7

      Blot the area with a damp sponge.

    Concrete Floors

    • 8

      Make up a 50/50 water and white vinegar solution in a bucket.

    • 9

      Wet the broom with the vinegar/water solution, and scrub the stained area thoroughly until you see the stain begin to lift.

    • 10

      Mop up the water, vinegar and the stain with a clean mop.

    • 11

      Rinse the area with clean water, then scrub over it again with the broom.