The good news is that there are options for cleanup if someone accidentally drips or spills iodine onto a vinyl floor.
How to get iodine stains out of waxed floor.
Then remove the dried paste rinse the area with clear water and dry.
The longer it sits there the harder it will be to.
Leave the cleaning solution on the spill for at least five minutes so it can work its magic.
Apply this paste to the stain and cover with a damp pad to retard evaporation.
For the best results work from the outside of the stain toward the center.
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.
Time is of the essence when attending to an iodine spill on a vinyl floor.
Apply the solution to a cloth and use the cloth to apply the solution to the stain.
Continue applying the solution until the stain has been bleached out.
For tougher stains make a bleach poultice from powdered detergent bleach and water.