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Smudger

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Public toilet floors - could it be better ?
« on: July 02, 2021, 11:54:07 am »
Ok - we have a big contract with a local authority company - nearly all the work is external as thats what we do, this week we were asked to "deep clean" a toilet block as they are doing some work inside them

Its not normally our bag, but as you do, you try to keep the customer happy - here are the results - could we have got more of the staining off ? if so with what - then the question is - where does deep clean stop and restoration work start

customer has passed the work off, but just got the feeling they expected more, which may or may not be reasonable...










Darran
A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.

www.oddbodscleaning.co.uk

Kev Martin

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Re: Public toilet floors - could it be better ?
« Reply #1 on: July 04, 2021, 07:52:56 am »
Tiles in public toilets and similar areas whether they be quarries or porcelain have one job…..which is to grip and be as non absorbent as possible.  This means that naturally they grip dirt as well.  All these areas, public toilets, changing rooms and gymnasium floors are therefore the most difficult to clean and moreover, to keep clean.  The only way to clean them effectively is a mechanical clean coupled with an acidic or high alkaline chemical as well.  If you use a low speed rotary machine fitted with a soft to medium brush, hot water (preferably) , high alkaline or acidic cleaner (test to see which works best) and finally  honing powder the tiles and grout come up like new each and every time.  However, the most important thing each and every time is to seal them afterwards to ensure ongoing cleaning is easier and the installation of a correct cleaning programme.

Kevin
"Natural Stone Restoration Specialists" Tel: 0121 773 9129
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Smudger

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Re: Public toilet floors - could it be better ?
« Reply #2 on: July 04, 2021, 01:19:34 pm »
Cheers Kev - interesting

As sad not our usual thing but have done various swimming pools and spas without any problems

I used a dry steamer - 150 degrees - then worked up a range of chems from ubik to breaker then "shift" all of which were non effective then finally brick acid  ;D

We did scrub with a rotary

I'd be interested to learn about honing power and  which machine you recommend esp for the tiles on the wall - any links would be great

Cheers
Darran
A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.

www.oddbodscleaning.co.uk

Paul Lincoln

  • Posts: 6
Re: Public toilet floors - could it be better ?
« Reply #3 on: October 31, 2021, 05:13:26 pm »
Darran,

Likely the only solution to take that off is a strong acid. Likely not worth the bother given the H&S considerations and having to properly neutralise prior to reopening for public use,

PAUL.
You've got to think of something,
because your job pays you nothing,
but you've got the things God gave you!
You know you're wasted here!

John Kelly

  • Posts: 4461
Re: Public toilet floors - could it be better ?
« Reply #4 on: January 24, 2022, 03:28:29 pm »
Not specifically for restoring the floor but for anyone with a severe odour problem in Toilets this product is brilliant. Live Bacteria eat the proteins and Uric Salts causing the odour. Soak the complete area and leave overnight then rinse off. Ongoing regular cleaning using the same product helps keep them fresh.  https://www.restormate.co.uk/epages/15094.sf/en_GB/?ObjectID=2665320

Kev Martin

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Re: Public toilet floors - could it be better ?
« Reply #5 on: March 04, 2022, 11:27:04 am »
Darran,

Likely the only solution to take that off is a strong acid. Likely not worth the bother given the H&S considerations and having to properly neutralise prior to reopening for public use,

PAUL.

You need to read my post above

Kev
"Natural Stone Restoration Specialists" Tel: 0121 773 9129
www.tilinglogistics.co.uk | www.marblelife.co.uk  http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Tiling-Logistics

ErinKeegan

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Re: Public toilet floors - could it be better ?
« Reply #6 on: May 12, 2022, 08:26:21 am »
Anyway good job! and agree with guys above