Anyone know of a product or a recipe for cleaning terracotta floor tiles. Bought a house which has been renovated and we are now up to cleaning stage. The floor tiles have alot of smears of cement and plaster on them along with muddy boots from workmen etc. Does anyone know what would be the best way to clean them? And any ideas on sealing them for future dirt!?
2006-08-25 00:57:46 · 14 answers · asked by Selina N 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
No I don't sorry.
2006-08-25 01:00:32 · answer #1 · answered by Keira 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My friend had terracotta floors in her main walk areas for 30 years and they always looked fabulous. A builders supply store, Home Depot or Lowe's should have a specific sealer for your tiles> Check there.
For cleaning, I would use a small home model electric floor scrubber with stiff brushes., this will save and enormous amount of elbow labor. Check for a specific tile cleaner in the same general area that you find the sealer.
Concrete splatters are tricky to get off but I got some off of a metal door after many years with washing. The liquid in concrete is water so once it was wet enough I was able to scrub it off.
I would start with simply scrubbing the floor with a simple cleaner and the scrubber, then mop to see how much real hard stuff there is to still get off.
Good Luck.
2006-08-25 01:12:38 · answer #2 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I use a diluted bucket of sugar soap, then rinse down with clean cold water. Wear gloves though and keep any pets away - sugar soap is an irritant. Get from any DIY store and probably supermarkets.
2006-08-25 01:03:04 · answer #3 · answered by nert 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Liquid Phenyle in different brand names with cleansing agent
2006-08-25 01:04:22 · answer #4 · answered by leowin1948 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gosh, 5 times!!
You really want those tiles clean!!
2006-08-25 01:03:57 · answer #5 · answered by Little Miss B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why have you asked this question 3 times in ten minutes?
HG Extra is what you need
2006-08-25 01:12:15 · answer #6 · answered by jayktee96 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Scrubbing with soap and water
2006-08-25 02:32:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm water and a scrubbing brush and lots of hard work will work best
2006-08-25 01:06:23 · answer #8 · answered by thedevilinsidemademedoit 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no l don't sorry,but you can stop asking the question now lol
2006-08-25 01:06:40 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What's wrong with you, you only need to ask once!!!
2006-08-25 01:03:12 · answer #10 · answered by juliamc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
turpentine solution
2006-08-25 23:27:03 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋