The longer it sits there the harder it will be to.
How to get iodine stains out of waxed floor.
Time is of the essence when attending to an iodine spill on a vinyl floor.
Continue applying the solution until the stain has been bleached out.
Leave the cleaning solution on the spill for at least five minutes so it can work its magic.
Blot with a clean white cloth until the stain no longer transfers.
For the best results work from the outside of the stain toward the center.
Then remove the dried paste rinse the area with clear water and dry.
Apply this paste to the stain and cover with a damp pad to retard evaporation.
To create a stronger solution combine one cup 240 ml of cool water with 1 teaspoon 4 9 ml of sodium thiosulfate in a small bowl.
Iodine is one of those chemicals that seems to stain just about everything it comes in contact with.
Apply the solution to a cloth and use the cloth to apply the solution to the stain.