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How Removing Mild Buildup and Stains?

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Dampen a clean rag with white vinegar. Your rag should be wet through with white vinegar, but excess vinegar should not drip or seep from the rag. Either pour vinegar onto your rag in a sink or dunk your rag in vinegar in a bucket. Wring out the rag lightly over a sink. Too much white vinegar can cause this liquid to spread to areas of the marble tiles that are already clean.


Although this can be wiped away easily, wringing out your rag after wetting it can prevent extra work. Vinegar is a great option for removing hard water stains or built up soap scum. Drape the wet rag on top of stains or buildup. Place the vinegar dampened rag over the buildup or stain on your cultured marble tiles.


Make sure the rag is flat against the stain and the wet parts of the rag touch it. Allow the rag to remain on top of the buildup or stain for several hours. With especially light buildup or stains, you may be able to wipe these away in one swipe with your vinegar dampened rag. Rinse the treated area with cold water. Remove the vinegar dampened rag from the afflicted area of your marble tiles.


Pour cold water from your sink into a cup or small bucket. Use this to douse the treated area of your marble tiles. Wipe up excess liquid with a clean, soft, dry rag. Hot water in some cases can cause stains to stick to surfaces more stubbornly. Using cold water will prevent this from happening. Treat remaining stains or buildup with a cleaning agent.


Select a cleaning agent that is intended for marble tiles or similar stone. This product should not have abrasives, which can scratch or compromise the finish of your marble tiles. Follow the label directions on the product for best results. However, this may not be the case with all cleaners. Be sure to check the label. Polish the marble tiles with a suitable polishing agent, such as tiles wax, and a soft rag or polishing cloth to restore its luster.

How Targeting Stains and Grease?

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Use an alkaline degreaser for oil and grease. Oil and grease, often found on garage floors, should be cleaned with an alkaline degreaser. You can purchase this online or at a hardware store. Consult the label to see how much water to use to dilute your degreaser. Apply to oil and grease stains and then rinse it out completely using water. Make sure to wear goggles and gloves when applying degreaser.


Look for chemical strippers to remove graffiti. In general, chemical strippers should not be used on cement. In the event of graffiti, however, such cleaning solutions are necessary. Go for citrus-based strippers, as these are the mildest. Apply these cleaners to the graffiti and allow them to sit in for several hours before rinsing them out. Use protective gear when working with chemical cleaners.


Apply an acid neutralizer, which you can buy at a hardware store, according to package directions after using a chemical stripper. Remove rust stains. Rust stains are difficult to remove and sometimes require professional cleaning. Cleaners with oxalic acid are usually used to remove rust stains. Apply these according to package instructions, making sure to wear goggles and gloves.


As removing concrete can be difficult, it’s usually best to seek professional help if you have concrete built up on your cement. Spray down the cement with clean water to remove any traces of your cleaner. Make sure to keep spraying your cement until water runs clear. Any cleaner reside can damage the cement over time.


Although proper usage will vary from product to product, in many cases you can combine a product, like Barkeeper’s Friend, with a small amount of water to make a paste. Apply this to remaining stains or buildup for a few hours. Generally, by allowing your cleaning product more time to work on the stain, the results will be better.

How Using a Hammer Chisel Remove Ceramic Tile?

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Rent a hammer chisel. A hammer chisel is an electric machine similar to a jackhammer. Many home improvement stores offer a day-to-day rental service so you don’t have to buy your own, so call a few stores and see what their daily rates are.

Some hammer chisels are handheld so they can be used on walls or floors, while others are larger and made just for floors. Pick the right hammer chisel for your job. Hammer chisel rentals usually cost around $50-$60 USD per day.

Put on safety glasses and earplugs before you start working. Since hammer chisels break apart your tiles and could send shards into the air, wear safety glasses to protect your eyes. Hammer chisels also make a lot of noise, so wear earplugs to prevent damage to your hearing. If you have a large project, wear a face mask as well to prevent dust inhalation.

Hold the end of the chisel against the edge of your ceramic tiles. Start on the outer edge of your room or wall. Hold both of the chisel’s handles so you have the most control. Set the blade of the hammer chisel against the bottom of the tile at a 30 or 45-degree angle.

Turn on the hammer chisel to break apart your ceramic tiles. Pull the trigger on the handle of your hammer chisel and push it underneath your tiles. The hammer chisel will chip away the ceramic as well as the adhesive underneath. Continue breaking your tiles until you’ve removed them all. Clear your work surface occasionally so your broken tiles don’t pile up.

How Removing Tiles by Hand?

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Wear gloves, safety glasses, and a face mask. Tile shards can be very sharp, so wear thick work gloves and safety glasses when handling them. Wear long sleeves and pants while working to avoid any cuts. Though breaking apart ceramic doesn’t produce a lot of dust, wearing a face mask will prevent you from breathing in any that does get kicked up. If you’re working on a large tile floor, wear knee pads so you stay comfortable.

 Some tiles may break apart and others may come up undamaged. Use a chisel with a wide-backed handle so you can easily hit it with your hammer. Chiseling out your tiles takes the longest amount of time, but ensures that you don’t damage anything underneath the tiles.

Use a chisel and hammer to lift the tiles. Hold the chisel with your non-dominant hand so the sharp edge is against the bottom of the tile. Hit the end of your chisel’s handle with a hammer to loosen the tiles from the floor.

Break the tiles with a hammer or sledgehammer if you don’t need to save them. Start with tiles on the outer edge of the room or wall. Use a hammer on small wall tiles or a 3–5 lb (1.4–2.3 kg) sledgehammer for larger floor tiles. Work across the whole room until all the tiles are destroyed. Wear earplugs if the sound starts to bother you. Don’t use a sledgehammer if you don’t want to damage drywall or flooring underneath your tile.

Scrape off the mortar with a chisel. Put the edge of your chisel against the mortar that was underneath your tiles. Apply a firm amount of pressure to your chisel to lift the mortar off of your floor. Hit the end of your chisel with a hammer if you cannot lift up the mortar by yourself. Make sure to remove all the mortar so the surface is smooth. That way, you can easily lay another type of flooring or wall coating on top of it.