QLD Cleaning Terracotta Tiles

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  1. Owl

    Owl Well-Known Member

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    Anyone have a recommendation for tile cleaners in Brisbane. I may need to get 30 sq. m. of terracotta
    tiles cleaned and sealed, or strip and sealed.
     
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  2. Tom Rivera

    Tom Rivera Property Manager Business Member

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    Call me crazy, but if you're local, get in there with a pressure washer! You've got to clean fast because you'll flood the unit if you take too long- but geez it does a good job. Great for cleaning shower tiles too!
     
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  3. wylie

    wylie Moderator Staff Member

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    I guessed this was for external tiles. I didn't want to say but we had terracotta tiles when we tiled our back patio and we never got around to sealing them.

    They got so dirty over the years that we had to tile over the top of them. We made sure we sealed the new lot (not terracotta this time).

    We tried diluted hydrochloric (pool) acid, detergent, so many things and nothing worked. The dirt had got into the tiles I think.
     
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  4. Owl

    Owl Well-Known Member

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    The tiles are inside and on 2 balconies. I am not local.

    Seen plenty of cleaning videos on YouTube. Just need to hire someone who knows what there doing and what is required to make the tiles look new.
     
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  5. Tom Rivera

    Tom Rivera Property Manager Business Member

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    Nope, internal. I'd NEVER recommend a tenant do it because of the risk of damage, but if you're careful, it's the fastest way to the cleanest tiles :D make sure you've got lots of towels and work fast! :p

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    I do know there are tile cleaning specialists around, but I can't say I've use any before. I'll ask around.
     
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  6. Mel Morgan

    Mel Morgan Sydney Property Manager Business Member

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    Don't do it at Warry St - the bathroom doesn't even have waterproofing let alone in the living rooms :p Right @Tom Rivera?
     
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  7. Tom Rivera

    Tom Rivera Property Manager Business Member

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    Water, water everywhere, through the bathroom walls, through the kitchen ceiling.... :p
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    Stain Busters Professional Carpet Cleaners & Stain Removal
    A friend suggested these guys are good for tiles.
     
    Tom Rivera, 4th Aug, 2020
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