How to Clean Sticky Tile
- 1). Sweep the floor to remove surface dust and dirt.
- 2). Fill bucket with hot water. Add 1 tablespoon of grease-cutting dishwashing liquid per one gallon of water. On vinyl floors, try 1 cup of white vinegar per one gallon of hot water.
- 3). Dampen a mop in the soapy water. Squeeze out some of the excess water and immediately mop the floor. Grease, juice and other organic substances should easily be removed this way.
- 4). Check the floor to see if the stickiness is gone. If it is not, try scrubbing with a sponge. If this does not work, the stickiness may be from a non-organic source.
- 5). Spray WD-40 or a commercial adhesive remover on a small sticky area, but only if the tiles are vinyl, porcelain or laminate. Wait a few seconds and wipe with a damp cloth. If this removes the stickiness, use it on other sticky areas. If stickiness is widespread, try mopping again with hot water.
- 6). Refill the bucket with clean water. Rinse the mop. Mop the floor with the clean rinse water. Dry with clean towels to prevent water spots.
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