\u00a9 2023 wikiHow, Inc. All rights reserved. However, the flavor is pretty bad. Start by mixing the flour and water together in a bowl to create a thick paste. Set them side by side so you can make comparisons as you work. I tried washing my floor with water and then wiping it with dry cloth but it gets even worse. Slowly add the water/butter to the flour mixture and mix with your hands. (You can also use a couple of layers of cheesecloth.). That way, they can't come up and stick a hand in the pot or turn the pot over. Wait 10-15 minutes so the powder can absorb as much oil as possible. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/d\/d8\/Clean-Oil-Off-Vinyl-Floor-Step-11.jpg\/v4-460px-Clean-Oil-Off-Vinyl-Floor-Step-11.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/d\/d8\/Clean-Oil-Off-Vinyl-Floor-Step-11.jpg\/aid12871685-v4-728px-Clean-Oil-Off-Vinyl-Floor-Step-11.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"