Can you steam clean procelain tiles?
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Comments (4)Some Haze is expected. No biggie, just needs wiped some more. The tiles should not look higher on any side. this I dont like hearing. pictures would help us diagnose whether there is an issue or not. The little grout holes can be fixed easily. I am guessing you used a sanded grout, which is a grout that can be difficult to keep the color consistent. Moisture or water inconsistencies when mixing sanded grout will cause Efflorescence or polymer leaching to rise giving it a lighter look. The darker the grout, the more difficult to stay consistent. There are many grouts available that will not do this. Let's see some pics....See MoreCleaning with steam cleaner
Comments (5)"or add 2 oz to the steam cleaner reservoir and fill with warm water" As far as I know, you cannot add anything to the water reservoir of a steam cleaner. If you don't want to spend much money and you have limited storage space, then maybe a steam cleaner is not the answer for you. You have three different types of tile - marble, granite, and (I assume) ceramic tile. Is there grout around the marble and granite, or just around the ceramic tiles? I have not used a steamer on marble and granite in a bathroom. A steamer might melt any sealer that is on the marble or granite. What products have you tried thus far? You might try the Stone Tech line: Stone Tech...See MoreWood look procelain tile
Comments (3)I used wood look tile in our bedrooms and den when we removed all the carpeting in our house. We used misingi from Arizona Tile. Can't get the link to copy. It's beautiful and I love looking at it everyday....See MoreWhat can you clean bathroom tile with?
Comments (20)Do you have photos? How old is the tile? Tile that's several decades old may have a worn surface. You can also try Soft Scrub and a pink "not so scratchy" sponge from Scotch. Or try an equal mixture of Dawn and household white vinegar. Once you get the soap scum removed, you can treat the wall tile with a tile and grout sealer to keep soap scum from sticking quite so readily. Tile and grout sealer is fast and easy. Liquid soap is far easier to clean off than bar soap- it doesn't form deposits. Use a shower squeegee on the tile after showering. It will take only a minute or two because it doesn't have to be an exquisitely spotless job to get most of the water off....See Morereeree_natural
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