I know this question has been asked a hundred times but I have a problem with my floor tiles. They have a small indented seashell pattern that loves to accumulate dirt. Other than getting down on my hands and knees with a scrub brush I cannot get the stupid seashells clean, needless to say it just makes the rest of the floor look grimy. I cant scrub it like that once or twice a week my knees cant take it. What can I get to dissolve the dirt?
2007-04-20 05:24:36 · 7 answers · asked by Gramma Heather 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
get some throw rugs, sorry your'e gonna have to live with it.
i am a tile contractor and always tell people to avoid that sort of material.
2007-04-20 05:35:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use a Magic Mop which has an abrasive side and a smooth side so I can scrub from a height. It took a little getting used to and I now pick up the dirt bits with the smooth edge as well. Bought in a supermarket or Wilkinson type store. I also use bleach and a tiny bit of washing up liquid as suggested by Aggie in how clean is your house. Tried the steam mop and everything was very wet, try to borrow one to try before buying,
2016-05-19 21:58:10 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with dimpelmu; Just use hot water and a soft scrub brush with a handle. Sometimes floor cleaners can build up in the indented part of your pattern. Maybe a bit of bleach to disinfect not much bleach. I hate to say this but you might have to get down and scrub in areas that need it the most.
2007-04-20 06:56:29 · answer #3 · answered by ruthie 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Get some Mr. Clean and spray it on the tiles where the dirt accumulates; let it sit for a few minutes and then mop the floor.
2007-04-20 05:51:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would say first thing to do is use boiling hot water for cleaning your tiles, My whole house is fitted with them . I use very little floor cleaner , and some times none at all. If you use boiling hot water the dirt lifts much easier, and you have no streaks. Hope this help´s I know how you feel.
2007-04-20 06:19:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if this will help you. But I used to have a job working at a campground, and one of my duties was cleaning the restrooms.
These restrooms had terracotta tiles, and a light colored grout. What I would do is flood the rooms. Then I would come in with a mop and a hot sudsy bucket of something like Lysol. AAA had high praise for the states of the bathrooms while I was there.
2007-04-20 06:02:29 · answer #6 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You could try a long handled scrubbing brush.
2007-04-20 05:39:40 · answer #7 · answered by Tony A 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋