Hi Guys,

Any idea how to do a proper cleaning of the floor strips (in between tiles)? I just stayed into my new place 6 months ago and now the floor strips are BLACK...while are still white..

Any good suggestions of how to maintain the strips? I am using homogenous tiles though and i was told some detergents will remove the shine on the tiles (which i don't want to). My contractor told me that the floor strips will eventually turn black no matter how hard we try to clean it..Is this true?

I tried using a brush to brush it off.. and yes, some dirt can be removed and then after 1 week, the strip turned black again and it fustrates me...

Can anyone recommend me a good way to clean / prevent blackening of the floor strips? Or if you are also encountering the same problem as I am..do give your comments...Also, any good detergents to use? I was told Walsh is a good brand. Anyone tried and comments? I am using detrol brand.. which is obviously useless to clean the floor...hiaz

Hi Guys,

Any idea how to do a proper cleaning of the floor strips (in between tiles)? I just stayed into my new place 6 months ago and now the floor strips are BLACK...while are still white..

Any good suggestions of how to maintain the strips? I am using homogenous tiles though and i was told some detergents will remove the shine on the tiles (which i don't want to). My contractor told me that the floor strips will eventually turn black no matter how hard we try to clean it..Is this true?

I tried using a brush to brush it off.. and yes, some dirt can be removed and then after 1 week, the strip turned black again and it fustrates me...

Can anyone recommend me a good way to clean / prevent blackening of the floor strips? Or if you are also encountering the same problem as I am..do give your comments...Also, any good detergents to use? I was told Walsh is a good brand. Anyone tried and comments? I am using detrol brand.. which is obviously useless to clean the floor...hiaz

I am also looking forward to any suggestion.. In my experience I noticed the surface of my homogenous tiles always have a "oily" feeling or stained look no matter how many times i tried to mop it.

I realised that it is not a good idea to use cleaning detergent that generates too much bubbles (e.g. Kleen' Oxy Floor Cleaner).

Thanks!

I am also looking forward to any suggestion.. In my experience I noticed the surface of my homogenous tiles always have a "oily" feeling or stained look no matter how many times i tried to mop it.

I realised that it is not a good idea to use cleaning detergent that generates too much bubbles (e.g. Kleen' Oxy Floor Cleaner).

Thanks!

i was advised to use a small cap of the green bottle bleach and it does help to keep my homo tiles alot cleaner and rid off the so called óily feel. Now new place is ceramic tiles so no more problem. I'll opt out of homo tiles anytime.