Grimy Ceramic Tile. Mop or Cleaning Agent Help!
We realized not too long after moving into a new place that the texture/color on our ceramic tile was actually grime.
I don't know if I have time to go hands and knees on this, but if that's what it takes, that's what it takes.
What I'm hoping for is an abrasive mop.
Wait. I don't think you heard me. I want a mop so abrasive that if I accidentally go over my foot, I'm looking down at sparkling bone.
I broke two mops from Target (hollow metal tubes) trying to exert enough pressure to get any traction. Allegedly these were scrub mops, too.
Please tell me there's something I can use. Either the right kind of mop or perhaps a chemical agent that would eventually give me cancer, but more immediately give me nice floors.
Thanks in advance.
Posted Aug 4, 2016, 1:46 AM UTC
I'd get some powdered oxygen bleach (check amazon). Works really well on protein-based grossness, like ground in food and bodily fluids. Mix it according to instructions, soak down the floor, walk away for 15 minutes and when you come back it should come right up with a quick mop. It's done wonders for the disgusting grout in my kitchen.
Brand name: OxiClean, available at Target and Costco as well.
OP, when you've scrubbed off the grime I highly recommend the Twist N Shout as an everyday mop. It may even get off your tough grime after an OxiClean soak. I have tried many, many, many mops from Target and Amazon, and this is the only one I like. It's a breeze to snap on the head, wet it, spin it to your desired dampness, and remove the dirty head. It doesn't drag on the floor like other microfiber mop heads. It actually gets the dirt and grime off your floor. I use it with water and either OxiClean or Method squirt and mop. If you're over 5'7" get the handle extender.
I'm not a fan of OxiClean because I can't stand the smell, but yeah, it'll do the trick.
Awesome, thanks.