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How to clean encaustic tile?

10:09 AM 01/28/2013

 

sleestak

Brooklyn, NY

The tiles in my vestibule are intact but extremely dirty, with a hundred years' worth of ground in dirt.  I have tried various cleaning solutions and brushes to clean them but have had little success.  Any suggestions would be appreciated.  Thanks.

 

 

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    greenmt

    Downtown Brooklyn, NY


    http://www.howtocleanstuff.net...
    Try poultice method (in above link for granite).  Be careful to not strip adjacent painted surfaces.  Another poultice recipe if you think you have oil or oil-finish stains:  paint stripper mixed with diatomaceous earth.  Wear chemical resistant gloves and breath fresh air.

    10:58 AM 01/28/2013 | 0 Votes

     

     

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    greenmt

    Downtown Brooklyn, NY


    howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-marble/#RemovingStainsFromMarble  This time the rest of the link might copy.

    11:00 AM 01/28/2013 | 0 Votes

     

     

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    villalagoontile

    AL

    I have also heard of people making a paste of damp granular dishwasher detergent and letting it pull oily stains out of porous surfaces. But really for a profesional approach call a marble restoration guy. Even tho your tile is not marble (probably) they will know what to do.

    9:16 AM 01/29/2013 | 0 Votes

     

     

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    villalagoontile

    AL

    Additionally, once a marble restoration co. gets your floor clean and polished if you want polished, they will recommend a new sealant to help keep it that way. One consideration: If they get your floor clean and use impregnators to seal it, consider an additional light coat of clear paste wax which you buff occasionally. This can make a huge difference in upkeep.

    9:19 AM 01/29/2013 | 0 Votes

     

     

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    sleestak

    Brooklyn, NY

    Thanks for the responses.

    9:54 PM 01/29/2013 | 0 Votes

     

     

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