My vacuum is leaving marks on glazed ceramic tile where it is docked. It appears to be a removable build-up that becomes visible after a few months of use. Vacuum is run over hardwood and ceramic tile flooring only. Vacuum is run approximately 4-5 days per week. My vacuum has never been through anything wet or greasy. I clean my hardwood and tile floors with a mop and hot water only. Wheels/tires appear dry and clean, no outgassing…
Here’s what I tried for removal:
- Dry, white paper towel:
- Water-damp paper towel:
- Water-damp paper towel with Dawn detergent:
- Windex (original w/ammonium hydroxide) and a paper towel:
- 91% isopropyl alcohol and paper towel:
- WD-40 on a paper towel:
Easily wiped off, but left oily residue that I had to subsequently remove with Dawn. - Zippo lighter fluid (naphtha) on paper towel:
Easily wiped off and residual fluid evaporated.
I thought about using hydrogen peroxide mixed with baking soda, but too abrasive on glazed ceramic tile.
Was also going to try Goo Gone, acetone and mineral oil, but lighter fluid wiped it off with just a few light swipes and evaporated.
Not sure if lighter fluid on hardwood flooring is a good idea. Perhaps if it’s sealed with water-based polyurethane vs oil-based poly.
WD-40 may stain hardwood flooring sealed with a thin layer of water-based polyurethane.
Model: 200S
MAC ID: 7C78B20A877E
In use since: January 14, 2021