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Floor tiles Edwardian House need cleaning.
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I have a house and the floor tiles have "matted" and could do with cleaning/polishing. I would like to keep the originals and was wondering if anyone has any advice on renovating them or just cleaning off the grim.
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What sort of tiles though? Encaustic tiles, quarry tiles?
Have a look at the HG range of cleaners, as they will have something suitable for your tiles.
http://uk.hg.eu/index/homeNo free lunch, and no free laptop0 -
Engine parts cleaner is effective removing oil and dirt from parts and tools, would work on floor tiles too and much more economical. Dilute from 50:1 to 10:1 for use. 5ltr £11.73p
http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/range/guid/EBE63A61-5652-4E64-BCBB-22E6A6E4F3490 -
Sugar soap makes a fair go at cleaning grime.Hi, we’ve had to remove your signature. If you’re not sure why please read the forum rules or email the forum team if you’re still unsure - MSE ForumTeam0
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Cheers guys will look in to some of the suggestions, they are small tiles and I will post up a photo asap.0
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These are the tiles I need to clean I also have the same along the path.
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Try Lithofin products:- http://www.extensive.co.uk/
I used to find the HG products a little to thick (as in treacle like as opposed to water like).
Give them a good chemical clean, then cover them with a sealer which will help keep them clean.
I always preferred impregnating sealers for natural stone, but the original style Victorian style tiles seem to be easier to maintain with a topical sealer (i'e like a varnish on wood - it sits on top and creates a barrier).
However have a chat with Extensive and they'll tell you exactly what you have to do as apart from selling the stuff they are actually a contract restorer also.0 -
Look like Victorian/Edwardian encaustic tiles to me, so you need a cleaner specifically suited to them.No free lunch, and no free laptop0
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