It is possible to remove yellow stains from clear plastic floor mats, to return them to their original color in just a single afternoon.
Things You Will Need
-
Remove the floor mats from their original position.
-
Take the mats outdoors and shake them vigorously. This will remove any loose dirt and debris.
-
Set the mat onto a flat surface in a well ventilated area.
-
Fill a plastic bucket with one part bleach to four parts water.
-
Wearing rubber gloves, place the plastic mat into the bucket. Press the mat down until it is completely submerged in the water.
-
Allow the mat to remain for one hour. Remove the mats periodically to check on the progress of the whitening.
-
Remove the mat from the bucket. Rub the mat with a sponge that has been soaked in soapy water.
-
Rinse off the mat with a garden hose thoroughly. This will remove any remaining grime and will remove the bleach odor from the mat.
-
Dry the mat with a soft towel.
The Drip Cap
- Clear plastic floor mats are an inexpensive choice for protecting the floor of a home or an automobile.
- Wearing rubber gloves, place the plastic mat into the bucket.
- This will remove any remaining grime and will remove the bleach odor from the mat.
- Dry the mat with a soft towel.