I went to my new house and found that there are black and white stains on the homogenous tiles. The homogenous tiles are those reflective type.

Does anyone know how to remove those stains on the tiles? Its not the dirt on the grout.

This is how I remove stains from my white marble. Not sure if it works on homogeneous tiles so I suggest you try out on an obscure piece first.

http://www.renotalk.com/forum/topic/62505-top-kew-drive/?p=842435

For stubborn stains, you may have to do it several times.

Note: Do at your own risk! I disclaim all responsibility!

Edited March 31, 201412 yr by kstoh

This is how I remove stains from my white marble. Not sure if it works on homogeneous tiles so I suggest you try out on an obscure piece first.

http://www.renotalk.com/forum/topic/62505-top-kew-drive/?p=842435

For stubborn stains, you may have to do it several times.

Note: Do at your own risk! I disclaim all responsibility!

Thanks so much!

What could be possibly worse? Just change the flooring loh... ahahahha... But, that will be my last alternative...

don't forget to share the results .

Take before & after pictures.

Sorry to hijack the thread....while we are on topic of stains~ anyone knows how to get rid of green colored oxidization on aluminium windows?

This is the black stain on my tiles

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Edited March 31, 201412 yr by Troublemaker

I have tried 3 different methods to clean the tiles:

a) Baking Soda

b) Daiso sponge

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c) Stain remover cleaner

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This is the final result!

On a "closer" look:

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On a "farther" look

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And the winner is: Daiso Sponge!

As the Daiso sponge is made of melamine, do remember to wear a pair of rubber gloves when using it.

As for the stain remover cleaner, I realised that it can clean the gaps between tiles very well. I don't need to exert any strength in cleaning the grout at all!

This is the black stain on my tiles

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Actually leave all this to your contractor mah, you can save the trouble.....

I bought the stain remover cleaner at Home Fix at Anchorpoint! I am sure that it can be found in other places as well.

really? The contractor will help me clean it meh? foc?

really? The contractor will help me clean it meh? foc?

If your quotation got "chemical wash" then maybe your contractor may clean it for you.

On second hand, I am thinking if I should change the tiles to ceramic tiles coz I doubt that the stains will be all gone. And those homogenous tiles seems to be easily stained with water... Thinking in the long run, the tiles will get darker with time and possibly its a better idea to change all the tiles?

On second hand, I am thinking if I should change the tiles to ceramic tiles coz I doubt that the stains will be all gone. And those homogenous tiles seems to be easily stained with water... Thinking in the long run, the tiles will get darker with time and possibly its a better idea to change all the tiles?

You mean the tiles was not changed? In this case, the stains are left by ex owner? Then you have to clean yourself lo

On second hand, I am thinking if I should change the tiles to ceramic tiles coz I doubt that the stains will be all gone. And those homogenous tiles seems to be easily stained with water... Thinking in the long run, the tiles will get darker with time and possibly its a better idea to change all the tiles?

If you don mind, can consider overlay which will save some cost.