Kitchen cleanup question: How to get rubber tire stain out of kitchen floor?

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TRex3838 R

Standard linoleum flooring. Neighbor's kid put ground in stain with bike tire. Any suggestions?

Answer
Toothpaste. It's abrasive, but gentler than a Magic Eraser and it should work.

Scrub the spot with toothpaste and a damp cloth. Use circular motions. Then wipe clean with a different damp cloth.

Any toothpaste works as long as it's the typical white toothpaste. Gels do not work.

I would try this first. If this abrasion isn't strong enough, I would first try a plastic dish scrubber. If even that fails, then (and only then) move onto a Magic Eraser or a Brillo pad. But a Magic Eraser or Brillo pad could scratch the linoleum.

Hope this helps.

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How do you remove a valve stem from a bycicle tire?

purplelynn

I don't have the tool that removes the valve stem. Is there something else I can use? I am replacing the tubes in my kids bikes and the box says if the valve stem leaks then take it out and clean it and put it back but I can't get the blasted thing out. Grrr. Can someone help with this.

Answer
You're looking for a valve core remover. They're available at any auto parts store.

FWIW, tubes are cheap, and in 40 years of serious riding, I've never had a valve core leak. Replace the tube. Go to a bike shop or order online from Performance or Nashbar. If you're getting your tubes from Wallyworld or Targét, that could be the problem.
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Note to Gerry: Slime tubes will seal small leaks, but eventually will seal the valve as well, making it impossible to pump air in the tire. Tried that once, never again.

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