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Tough Stain On Flooring

Syukur
in Home Maintenance & Repairs

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Hi All,

I have this problem..

Just bought this house, the toilet flooring I believe was installed by HDB contractor..

Its super super dirty. I believe its watermark, those super stubborn one. Notice some yellow & greyish stain..

Tried cleaning with a lot of things, JIF, detergent, mild soap even thinner.

But still, the stains are still there..

Here I attach the picture, hope you all don't puke ok... :jawdrop:

th_799162695_photo_122_122lo.JPG

This photo I took once the tiles are dry, right after washing..

So any of you guys facing the same problem?

Anyone can help me please?

Thank you in advance..

Cheers...

Edited by Syukur

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    Hi All,

    I have this problem..

    Just bought this house, the toilet flooring I believe was installed by HDB contractor..

    Its super super dirty. I believe its watermark, those super stubborn one. Notice some yellow & greyish stain..

    Tried cleaning with a lot of things, JIF, detergent, mild soap even thinner.

    But still, the stains are still there..

    Here I attach the picture, hope you all don't puke ok... :jawdrop:

    th_799162695_photo_122_122lo.JPG

    This photo I took once the tiles are dry, right after washing..

    So any of you guys facing the same problem?

    Anyone can help me please?

    Thank you in advance..

    Cheers...

    The stains have entered the tiles, you cannot clean it, i think you need to change the tiles.

    What did the HDB say?

    Hi, before you do something drastic, just try using bleach to see if it works. Pour liquid bleach on the floor and leave it there overnight. Keep the bathroom door close and don't enter the bathroom to avoid inhalling the bleach. It works on my bathroom floor for minor stains that scrubbing with Jif does not remove.

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    Hi, before you do something drastic, just try using bleach to see if it works. Pour liquid bleach on the floor and leave it there overnight. Keep the bathroom door close and don't enter the bathroom to avoid inhalling the bleach. It works on my bathroom floor for minor stains that scrubbing with Jif does not remove.

    Hi all,

    Thanks for the reply..

    I will try bleach soon...

    <!--quoteo(post=629559:date=Apr 15 2011, 02:48 AM:name=Topspin)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Topspin @ Apr 15 2011, 02:48 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=629559"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Hi, before you do something drastic, just try using bleach to see if it works. Pour liquid bleach on the floor and leave it there overnight. Keep the bathroom door close and don't enter the bathroom to avoid inhalling the bleach. It works on my bathroom floor for minor stains that scrubbing with Jif does not remove.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    Hi all,

    Thanks for the reply..

    I will try bleach soon...

    Hihi, did u managed to clean up the stains? I have a multi-purpose cleaner that works for the most stubborn stains that I have come across.

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    Hihi, did u managed to clean up the stains? I have a multi-purpose cleaner that works for the most stubborn stains that I have come across.

    Wah... After sometime of me being inactive in RT, suddenly new layout... :)

    Thanks all for your replies on this..

    Thank you so much..

    Oh yeah, tried bleaching.. No different I can say... still the same.. I believe its the tiles dat need to be changed... A bit troublesome yeah...

    Little_Sunshine, can u recommend me the stain remover u mentioned?

    Thanks again all..

    Have a good weekend ok... :D

    Use acid (HCL), use plastic to rub & rub. Keep for 1/2 hr, flush with water. Try the same for a few times.

    Edited by bepgof

    Wah... After sometime of me being inactive in RT, suddenly new layout... :)

    Thanks all for your replies on this..

    Thank you so much..

    Oh yeah, tried bleaching.. No different I can say... still the same.. I believe its the tiles dat need to be changed... A bit troublesome yeah...

    Little_Sunshine, can u recommend me the stain remover u mentioned?

    Thanks again all..

    Have a good weekend ok... :D

    I am using LOC from Amway, you can see a free demo too. Please pm me for details. :D

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    I think the stain is already mixed between rust, and biological growth (mould and algae). Any cleaner will be no use I am afraid.

    I think it is better for you to change the tiles and check what happend to the sub flooring, maybe there is water seeping, maybe there is abundant mould infested there, dirt etc.

    After that, you may want to control the humidity inside the bathroom so it wont happen again in the future. If I am still doing my research in mould growth I will be more than happy to take sample from your place...:)...ehhehehehhe

    Let me know the result alrite...:)..keep in touch..:)

    • 10 months later...

    You can do an overlay of tiles without any hacking. Go to any of the tiles supplier and ask them to help you. It is definitely cheaper.

    Hi All,

    I have this problem..

    Just bought this house, the toilet flooring I believe was installed by HDB contractor..

    Its super super dirty. I believe its watermark, those super stubborn one. Notice some yellow & greyish stain..

    Tried cleaning with a lot of things, JIF, detergent, mild soap even thinner.

    But still, the stains are still there..

    Here I attach the picture, hope you all don't puke ok... <img src="http://www.renotalk.com/forum/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/jawdrop.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":jawdrop:" border="0" alt="jawdrop.gif" />

    <a href="http://img138.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=799162695_photo_122_122lo.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://img138.imagevenue.com/loc122/th_799162695_photo_122_122lo.JPG" border="0" class="linked-image" /></a>

    This photo I took once the tiles are dry, right after washing..

    So any of you guys facing the same problem?

    Anyone can help me please?

    Thank you in advance..

    Cheers...

    • 1 year later...
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    Tried cleaning with a lot of things, JIF, detergent

    You can also use something called HCL89 to clean very tough stains

    I usually get it from http://hcl89.byethost10.com or

    http://hcl89.atwebpages.com

    What it does is that it cleans you tiles and the grouts

    For me i find this the most effective in removing tough stains from my tiles

    Hope this helps you out ;)

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    • 7 months later...

    You can do an overlay of tiles without any hacking. Go to any of the tiles supplier and ask them to help you. It is definitely cheaper.

    Overlay will create problems in the future, not worth the headache ;)

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    • 2 months later...

    @ziad-whr can i buy the item?as i have a sturborn stain on my living room tiles.try almost everything cleaner chemical still nothing chng.

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    Hi,

    I desperately need help on how to clear the sturborn stain.:(( just move in 5mths to my.new hse

    • 4 months later...

    I desperately need help on how to clear the sturborn stain

    Your tile condition also same like TS?

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