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Best way to clean sand off of ceramic tile floor?
Nov 25, 2007 by mypearly | Posted in Cleaning & Laundry
I'm looking for a recommendation for the best type of appliance-- electric broom, sweeper, vacuum-- to pick up sand off a ceramic tile floor. A regular broom (I've tried several styles) leaves a lot behind in the grooves of the grout, so I think I need some kind of vacuum. My regular upright vacuum works pretty good, but it's too big and bulky. So hopefully you can recommend something more lightweight.
Thanks
Use a strictly hard surface vacuum. They are light and inexpensive and if you have quantity of hard surface flooring to clean they are priceless. I have a Eureeka easy clean 12 amp stick. It's great. Hard surface vacs do not have a beater bar.
Jen | Nov 26, 2007
I'm a janitor in sunny Florida (lots of sugar white sand), cleaning a huge lobby floor. Use a regular broom, and a lobby pan (dust pan in a stick). Afterwards I damp mop it to get the fine stuff up. The only way in a small kitchen to make it go quicker is to sweep all the sand into a corner, then pick it up. If the sand is being tracked in via the back door, invest in one of mats outside the kitchen door to keep the sand down to a minimum.
Nicholas F | Nov 25, 2007
Try and damp cloth, either one of the sweeper things or by hand, you need something that makes the sand stick to it
vjustmehere | Nov 25, 2007
Try a small shop vac.... Most people have one hanging out in their garage and never think to use it... Ours is 16 gallon and has a nice long hose with attachments.. It's also on wheels.. That should pick up any sand...
pebblespro | Nov 25, 2007
How to get the haze out of ceramic tile after mopping? PLEASE HELP!!!!?
Aug 17, 2007 by mel_guerra2 | Posted in Cleaning & Laundry
I have had my ceramic tile in my house for 4 months now. After every mopping when it dries leaves a film or haze on it, so when someone is walking on it it leaves footprints until all the space has been walked on. Is their a way to get rid of this or what should I mop with? PLEASE HELP!!!
are you using a cleaner specified for ceramic tile? Don't use regular floor cleaners or Pine-Sol type cleaners. They will smudge and streak. Also, use a clean mop head. I'm guessing that's probably the problem.
Go to a flooring store and ask. They sell products just for this purpose.
jamieoh | Aug 17, 2007
I have a ceramic tile backsplash in the kitchen. Can i paint over this?
Jun 27, 2008 by justcallmepussy2002 | Posted in Decorating & Remodeling
its all white with alternating flower/leaf pattern that is 70'ish. any ideas that wont cost big money?
ok. the answer to ur question is YES. as long as u get the right paint it is ok to psint the backsplah. there is a special tile paint that u can find at ur local home depot. if not online will do the job. now. also at u rhomedepot u can find inexpensive new tile options they often have the lower prices. i recently did my shower for less than 35 bucks on tile alone. all togther aroun 85 but 85 for a new sspankin bakslash inst bad. get ur friends to help out w. the demo b careful dont damage anythin else. but agin if ur desire is to paint go 4 it! i hope i helped m good luck!
JP | Jun 27, 2008
What is Wrong with my ceramic tile?
Jun 05, 2008 by Jessi | Posted in Maintenance & Repairs
I bought my house in January of this year and the tile is maybe 8 months old. I noticed about a month ago that there is a film (maybe wax) on them that is comming up with regular mopping and what doesn't come up leaves the floor looking wet for a long time. Do I need to reseal the tiles or just try and get the film off??
Sounds like the original sealer is coming off, who ever seal it may have used something cheat or your using acid to clean your floors.
I would try to get all of it off and reseal it
Bobbys_life | Jun 05, 2008
How do you properly clean a ceramic tile floor?
Jun 07, 2006 by bstbrtndr4u | Posted in Cleaning & Laundry
I have tried everything I can think of and everything leaves a dull film. Glass cleaner is the only thing that doesn't but I don't know how clean it's getting with just that alone and diluted.
I use vinegar and water, 1 cup of vinegar to about a quart of water and sponge mop my ceramic tile. I can tell that the dirt is coming off on the mop and rinse it occasionally. I don't rinse because it doesn't leave a residue or film and it disintegrates grease, too. If I have a significant scuff mark or stain, I throw a little dry baking soda on the floor, use the scrubber strip on the mop and wipe away the excess grit. Leaves the floors clean and shiny.
eskie lover | Jun 07, 2006
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Blackpool Gazette - Feb 04, 2012
“That leaves me stuck between a rock and hard place as while we wait more roof tiles are slipping off and more water is getting in. “There is no point redecorating until the building is sealed efficiently, I am just depressed.
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A leaf out of Skanzen history
The Hindu - Jan 21, 2012
All the houses are far apart from each other and made of quarry stones or bricks with shingled roofs, or red tiles and also roofs made of broomsticks. Obviously these belong to the poor peasants. An open space in the centre with an official looking
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Deck the walls
TheChronicleHerald.ca - Feb 03, 2012
Tile comes in every conceivable colour and is made from all sorts of materials besides the usual ceramic, including glass, stone, wood, metal, leather and terra cotta. On an accent wall, tile adds texture and depth to a room. But tile doesn't trump
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Asbestos leaves burning questions for parents
Brampton Guardian - Feb 02, 2012
During this partial face-lift for the 40-year-old school, tile flooring being removed and replaced on the second floor was found to contain trace amounts of “non-friable” asbestos, according to board officials. This sort of asbestos is not easily
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Iluka brakes on zircon, leaves titanium to hum along
Sydney Morning Herald - Jan 12, 2012
MINERAL-SANDS producer Iluka has warned that a combination of economic factors has put a lid on China's love affair with ceramic tiles, knocking demand in the fourth (December) quarter for zircon in a country that lays more than 2.8 billion square and more »
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“That leaves me stuck between a rock and hard place as while we wait more roof tiles are slipping off and more water is getting in. “There is no point redecorating until the building is sealed efficiently, I am just depressed.
All the houses are far apart from each other and made of quarry stones or bricks with shingled roofs, or red tiles and also roofs made of broomsticks. Obviously these belong to the poor peasants. An open space in the centre with an official looking
Tile comes in every conceivable colour and is made from all sorts of materials besides the usual ceramic, including glass, stone, wood, metal, leather and terra cotta. On an accent wall, tile adds texture and depth to a room. But tile doesn't trump
