Ceramic tile cleaning

[monthefish]

I have just bought a lot of ceramic tiles, however they all have a greasy residue on them that is really difficult to shift. I've got one test tile that I've tried all sorts of product (to see what will clean them up without affecting the sealant).

So far I've tried:

• Flash
• Fairy Liquid
• Mr.Muscle Glass Cleaner

with limited success, so then I tried

• Surgical Spirits
• Muc-off

and the tile is becoming clean. It looks OK, but only after a lot of elbow grease, and an amount of elbow grease that is not practical with the amount of tiles involved.

Is there some other wonder-product out there that'll (safely) clean my tiles???


Please.

[V12Les]

Could try Wonder Wipes.

[TheCarpetCleaner]

Tried melting a load of dishwasher tablets in hot water and washing them with \ in that?

Powerful degresant...

[monthefish]

Don't have any Wonder Wipes, but I've just 'Googled' them and they might well be worth a try - thanks for the suggestion.

Website says they shift expanding foam!!

In my experience, nothing shifts expanding foam so they must be bloody good!!




In the meantime, I'm going to try Baby wipes...

Edited by monthefish on Monday 2nd November 21:24

[monthefish]

V12Les...





Just tried baby wipes and they've worked a treat

...would never have thought of that had it not been for your suggestion.

A virtual pint to you..

[V12Les]

Glad to be of help!
Wonder wipes are amazing, one thing i'd never be without.

[Simpo Two]

A razor blade would scrape 99% of the clag off and give the other products a much better/quicker chance.

My god, you must be a tightwad if you buy second hand greasy tiles!!

[V8A*ndy]

Just had the same problem. The answer, believe it or not is to rub dry grout into them.

Apparently it is some type of wax to protect the tile in transit. I called the shop and they told me to do this and it worked.

[monthefish]

Simpo Two said:

A razor blade would scrape 99% of the clag off and give the other products a much better/quicker chance.

My god, you must be a tightwad if you buy second hand greasy tiles!!

V8A*ndy said:

Apparently it is some type of wax to protect the tile in transit.

(razorblade would do feck all)