I used a sponge brush for my grout lines in my shower. Should I do the entire tiles too?
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Hello-You can certainly seal your tiles with our 511 Porous Plus. But they would only require sealing if they are a porous material. If they absorb/darken when water is applied to the tiles then it would be a good idea to seal them. If they do not absorb water then you should not have to seal them.Thank YouMSCtechnical Support Team
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It depends. What material are the tiles? If they are a porous material( limstone, slate, marble,) then yes. If they are a non-pirousmaterial( porcelain or glazed tile,) then no need.
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I would recommend using a small dish-brush. That way you can get every area. It would be very difficult with a sponge.
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I have used on glazed tiles and travertine. My housekeeper has used several different types of cleaning products and on my cobalt blue glazed tiles there is always streaks. With Once and done, you do not have to rinse and there is no residue always a shine. Sorry, but I am not familiar with your tiles but I would try it.
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You could try, but I wouldn't expect too much. I could see the steamer didn't have much effect in removing soap scum from glass shower doors, even with vinegar applied first, and tiles should be pretty much the same issue. I'd use Bon Ami ('hasn't scratched yet") to scrub it off, or a Magic Eraser pad.
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I tried the steamer today on my grout just to answer your question...and I'm still not sure I can. I found that the steam only loosens the dirt, you have to wipe it afterward so I am not sure if that is much of a help. I did find, however, that it worked well along the edges of my floor, up near baseboards and along caulking by the shower and tub. I wish I could be more helpful but I guess the answer is really what you already knew...steam is not the greatest grout cleaner unless you continue to use the good old fashioned "elbow grease" it usually takes to clean it. Maybe if it were used on grout from the beginning when it is first laid, it would be the way to keep it looking new. But the grout I have is at least 5 years old.
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Can't say. The bristles are stiffer than I'd think would be ideal.It's designed to scrub tile and fiberglass.Perhaps one of the softer-bristled versions?
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No, I had to re-grout my shower 3 times I one year due to black mildew and deteriorating grout. And that was with very highly rated sealer. I will never have a tile shower again.
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The mister clean part is only a slightly more heavy duty part of the pad. I do not think it would create the same issue as the sponge which is meant to be highly but gently abrasive, this is not. Make sure you are using the liquid for wood floors though. IMO based upon my experience these should not be an issue, but I have tile and can not really say for sure what affect they will have.
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Interesting. I'm not having the same experience of many reviewers. My grout is in great shape with the exception of a few places. This steamer didn't do a thing. I haven't gotten it to clean much very well. I suspect I must not be using it correctly? Anyway, you will be well served to mix up a strong solution of water & oxygen bleach (Oxyclean or the like), be sure the crystals of the bleach have fully dissolved. Pour this mix over your moldy grout & let it sit for 30 minutes or so. Scrub & rinse. It should look much better--and is much easier than using this tool.
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I only used about half on a smallish job. It really depends on how thick the grout lines are and how dirty it is. I'm guessing the it will do an entire bathtub area. This is just an appropriate.
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The tile pieces are so close together, that grout won't work. You will still need to use a thinset, or something of the like to attach it to the wall, and I would recommend a sealer because of the irregularity of the stone - grease will be trapped in all the nooks and crannies. I unfortunately did not seal mine (I used mine in a living room), so I am not sure which type of sealer is best. Good luck!
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I found the pads did not do well and just used the brushes. On my wood floors also. I plan to use them for my new tile which still has some dullness where the grout was removed. The pads would get bunched up. I think they were just too thin. Try the brushes in a small spot and see what happens.
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As the individual pieces are very tightly assembled together, you really do not have to grout these tiles (depending on exactly which surface they'll be used, of course). And you might want to seal these materials with a water-based, non-chemical penetrating sealer. For more information, please reach Oracle Tile & Stone. Thank you.
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somewhat but probably not the way you would like the results to be. Go to http://www.ronhazelton.com/ and search under his quick tips. He has one on cleaning grout.
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I use it on bathroom granite - its the same as my kitchen granite. Is there a lot of grout? I would try it on a small, more hidden or not noticeable area first.
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It was satisfactory on tile. The brushes don't really scrub grout effectively because grout sits a lower level than the surrounding tile, so the brushes don't really scrub the grout. Over time, the grout gets cleaner, but dirty grout will need to be cleaned manually.
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Yes - fine on porcelain; pour onto grout, soak for 15-30 seconds, scrub with grout brush, wipe off excess with wet towel on tile prior to it drying; after the scrubbing make sure you wipe up the gunk and solution with a wet towel/mop etc, let dry and seal grout (optional) - great stuff.