The Cleaning Of Dirty Tiles And Grouts

[Ella Lim 0]

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[CandiceChua 45]

On 17/05/2015 at 1:58 AM, EricCantona said:

From what you describe it seems to be ingrained dirt and hard water stains.

You can use something called HCL89. to clean the tiles

I usually get it from http://hcl89.byethost10.com or  http://hcl89.atwebpages.com

One thing i like about it is that is creates like a protection like on the tiles so that it prevents such hard water stains or dirt from becoming an issue for your tiles

Hope this helps you out

 

 

Had the same mold and dirt/hard water stains problem same as TS, so i purchased the HCL89 thing from http://hcl89.byethost10.com as recommended

I used it a couple of months back and so far the mold and dirt/hard water stains problem seems to be gone

Looks like it worked out well for me, thanks

Edited November 29, 2016 by CandiceChua

[Orangy 63]

On 11/08/2016 at 0:08 PM, jenn said:

Wht's causing it to be so dirty?? Even I think changing the floor tiles with a darker color might be helpful..

Actually not necessarily, because sometimes the darker colours tiles may make dirt/stains more visible than lighter coloured tiles

[rosalieellis410 0]

Use vinegar and baking soda.

[sonsofliberty 7]

For stubborn grout stains, mix a paste of two parts baking soda and one part water. Apply it to the stain, let it sit overnight and then scrub with a nylon brush. Rinse thoroughly with hot water when you’re done. 

If you have coarse or porous tile like marble, use a less acidic solution because vinegar can stain the tile. Try mixing one-part peroxide to two-parts baking soda and scrub the grout with a soft brush. Knowing how to clean stained grout in stone tile will keep you from damaging your floor.

[Viv14344 1]

On 2/25/2017 at 11:35 PM, sonsofliberty said:

For stubborn grout stains, mix a paste of two parts baking soda and one part water. Apply it to the stain, let it sit overnight and then scrub with a nylon brush. Rinse thoroughly with hot water when you’re done. 

If you have coarse or porous tile like marble, use a less acidic solution because vinegar can stain the tile. Try mixing one-part peroxide to two-parts baking soda and scrub the grout with a soft brush. Knowing how to clean stained grout in stone tile will keep you from damaging your floor.

Cost less and chem8cal free

[Viv14344 1]

On 2/25/2017 at 11:35 PM, sonsofliberty said:

For stubborn grout stains, mix a paste of two parts baking soda and one part water. Apply it to the stain, let it sit overnight and then scrub with a nylon brush. Rinse thoroughly with hot water when you’re done. 

If you have coarse or porous tile like marble, use a less acidic solution because vinegar can stain the tile. Try mixing one-part peroxide to two-parts baking soda and scrub the grout with a soft brush. Knowing how to clean stained grout in stone tile will keep you from damaging your floor.

CostFor stubborn grout stains, mix a paste of two parts baking soda and one part water. Apply it to the stain, let it sit overnight and then scrub with a nylon brush. Rinse thoroughly - are still active? How did it turn out?

[LindaOng 15]

On 25/02/2017 at 11:35 PM, sonsofliberty said:

For stubborn grout stains, mix a paste of two parts baking soda and one part water.

In the past i tried the baking soda/vinegar solution, it made the problem worse, it made white patches on my homogeneous floor

Luckily my contractor (one i had previously used), was nice enough to come and change the tiles for me (4/5 tiles)

When i asked him how come baking soda had caused these white patches on my tiles, he said the baking soda has a mild bleaching agent inside that would eat into tile's enamel (if you check the contents yes baking soda has a mild bleaching agent as its content)

So baking soda/vinegar 100% did not work for me, infact made the situation worse and seems to be more like an old wife's tale from my experience

[sonsofliberty 7]

On 2/25/2017 at 11:35 PM, sonsofliberty said:

For stubborn grout stains, mix a paste of two parts baking soda and one part water. Apply it to the stain, let it sit overnight and then scrub with a nylon brush. Rinse thoroughly with hot water when you’re done. 

If you have coarse or porous tile like marble, use a less acidic solution because vinegar can stain the tile. Try mixing one-part peroxide to two-parts baking soda and scrub the grout with a soft brush. Knowing how to clean stained grout in stone tile will keep you from damaging your good to know

6 hours ago, LindaOng said:

In the past i tried the baking soda/vinegar solution, it made the problem worse, it made white patches on my homogeneous floor

Luckily my contractor (one i had previously used), was nice enough to come and change the tiles for me (4/5 tiles)

When i asked him how come baking soda had caused these white patches on my tiles, he said the baking soda has a mild bleaching agent inside that would eat into tile's enamel (if you check the contents yes baking soda has a mild bleaching agent as its content)

So baking soda/vinegar 100% did not work for me, infact made the situation worse and seems to be more like an old wife's tale from my experience

Oh good to know.

[CrimsonTide 35]

On 03/02/2017 at 11:16 AM, Orangy said:

 darker colours tiles may make dirt/stains more visible

You make a good point actually, there is some thinking that darker coloured tiles make dirt invisible, but i think it depends on the type also, hmm

[TedDibiase 216]

On 27/07/2015 at 2:11 AM, Ray Tay Hong Choon said:

steam vacuum cleaner

In this case its toilet tiles so a steam vacuum won't really help as the toilet already has alot of moisture from the way the OP describes

[Sullivan 64]

On 5/8/2017 at 4:10 PM, CrimsonTide said:

depends on the type also

When you say type you mean the different types of dirt?

[MikeLim 27]

On 6/16/2017 at 7:55 PM, TedDibiase said:

steam vacuum won't really help

Thats very true as well as the issue with the tiles are already over moisture then using a steam vacuum seems to add to the problem instead

[jvaleron1 0]

IMO steam vacuum is waste of money.

First step is to use conventional items - cif or vinegar/soda mix with some good physical brushing.

If it doesn't work, try aggressive removers like bleach etc. if still doesn't work.

Consider replacing a few tiles only. This might be the best course path without incurring too much cost and reaching the end goal.

[jvaleron1 0]

IMO steam vacuum is waste of money.

First step is to use conventional items - cif or vinegar/soda mix with some good physical brushing.

If it doesn't work, try aggressive removers like bleach etc. if still doesn't work.

Consider replacing a few tiles only. This might be the best course path without incurring too much cost and reaching the end goal.