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Best way to clean textured floor tiles

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way2serious · 09/08/2023 12:43

In our kitchen and downstairs bathroom we have dark grey textured floor tiles with slightly recessed light grey grouting. They are a nightmare to clean. I’ve tried a steam mop and a flash speed mop which get them superficially clean but don’t get into the grouting or some of the texture of the actual tiles. I then resort to scrubbing on my hands and knees. Can anyone recommend something that works to save my poor knees!!

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WhatADrabCarpet · 09/08/2023 12:53

Bumping.

Same problem here...wish we'd never had them laid tbh.

ArcticBells · 09/08/2023 13:40

Same here and never again. I use a scrubbing brush.

TiredandLate · 09/08/2023 13:48

Could you use a sweeping brush/broom and dip it in the mop bucket, scrub, then mop to soak the excess water off?

way2serious · 09/08/2023 16:26

Thanks. I was hoping for some miracle answer it gadget to save the scrubbing.

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WiggelyWooWorm · 09/08/2023 16:28

Scrubbing is the best way (sorry!)

I do it about 3 times a year and make sue I do a thorough job. In between I use a combo of

  • steam mop about once a week
  • robotic mop every day

It's not perfect but the tiles are dark, thank goodness.

It does look lovely just after a scrub, though!

Localher0 · 09/08/2023 16:28

There's a karcher floor cleaner that I'm tempted by but the reviews are mixed. We have the same and I'm thinking of getting a floor cleaning service in.

WithIcePlease · 09/08/2023 16:36

Localher0 · 09/08/2023 16:28

There's a karcher floor cleaner that I'm tempted by but the reviews are mixed. We have the same and I'm thinking of getting a floor cleaning service in.

I bought the Karcher for this very problem. It was of limited success and then broke after a couple of years.

I've lowered my standards and use a scrubbing brush on a long handle every so often and pick up the dirty water with the Karcher (it still sucks up water ok)

hopeishere · 09/08/2023 17:30

I've looked at a Lakeland floor scrubber but it seems to be more pads than brushes / bristles. Once a year I'll scrub it but it takes HOURS!!

SaleOfTwoTitties · 09/08/2023 17:42

Mr Muscle professional floor cleaner. Dread to think what's in it as I've tried everything on mine and this stuff is the only cleaner that actually does it.

way2serious · 09/08/2023 19:24

Think I might try a long handled scrubbing brush to save my knees a bit

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ArcticBells · 09/08/2023 19:41

OP please let us know if you find a solution!

VanillaImpulse · 09/08/2023 21:23

Same! I have Amtico lvt and it's textured. Not supposed to use a steam mop on it and the emop doesn't get into the grooves. Wish I'd ordered a smooth tile now!

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