Fast and Easy Ways to Clean Up Spilled Paint on the Floor
I recently spilled a gallon of paint on my linoleum floor. It was old, and I had no intentions of using it, but the mess was still overwhelming. I was not worried about the loss since I planned to get rid of it anyway, but I had to clean it up quickly. I recalled a method that I had used to clean up a dozen broken eggs on my linoleum floor, and it was incredibly easy.
Before Beginning
Use extreme caution when attempting to clean up paint on a wooden floor, especially when using salt to soak it up. It is best to use the second method if the paint was spilled on wood or any other sensitive surface. When in doubt, contact the manufacturer for professional advice.
Cover the Spilled Paint with Salt
When trying to clean up a semi liquid substance from a floor, turn it into a semi solid form before making an attempt. I covered the spilled paint on my linoleum floor with a large amount of salt. I used almost an entire container. I allowed the salt to soak into the mess for several minutes. After it soaked in, I used two flexible cutting boards to scoop up the paint. I dumped it back into the can, and I allowed it to dry completely on my patio. Once it was dry I could dispose of it with the other trash.
Use Cat Litter to Clean Up Spilled Paint
If I did not have salt on hand I would have used cat litter to soak up the spilled paint. I keep a bag of unscented clay cat litter in my garage for oil stains. One of my son’s friends has a vehicle that leaks a little oil, and the cat litter soaks it up quickly and easily. It can also be used to clean up spilled paint. Simply pour a generous amount over the spill, let it soak in, and scoop it up using a large spatula or something similar. Follow up by wiping the floor with damp rags, and clean it as usual. It might not look like new, but it should look as good as it did before the paint was spilled.
Source: Personal Experience
