Removing spots from bathroom tile.
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Carroll A on Aug 08, 2012Try Krud Kutter. I use it on everything.Helpful Reply
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Anna M on Aug 08, 2012Hi Arlene! I wrote a post that I think will help you: http://askannamoseley.com/2011/10/getting-rid-of-hairspray-residue/Helpful Reply
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Woodbridge Environmental Tiptophouse.com on Aug 09, 2012If you have glazed tiles on the floor and all of the methods including Anna's post does not work, There is something wrong with the tiles. Normally using the items suggested that you used would remove even paint off of the tile surface. How wide spread is these dots? Just in the area of the sink, or all over the bathroom. If your tile floor is a matte type of finish, and the spray is working like a wetting type of agent causing the tile to appear shiny or wet. Then the type of tile you have in the room is incorrect for this application. It has allowed the spray to become soaked into the pores of the tile. If that is indeed the case, I doubt any cleaning will remove this from it. Do you know if the floor tiles have been sealed or not? It is critical to do this to a floor to prevent things such as this from causing damage to the finish. You may want to consider doing this to the floor.Helpful Reply
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Sherrie on Aug 09, 2012Woodbridge is absolutely right because this is relatively simple to clean off.....Woodbridge gave expert advice.Helpful Reply
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Arlene M on Aug 09, 2012Thank you all for the help. The tiles are a matte finish and the little spots are just around the sink area. The house was 10 years old when we bought it and I don't know if the tiles were ever sealed. Isn't it too late now to seal the floor?Helpful Reply
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KMS Woodworks on Aug 09, 2012people still use hair spray?....I thought that went out in the '80's. You can still seal the floor....in fact some folk seal every few years...it is more of an issue that the grout gets sealed as this is typically the most vulnerable part for stains etc.Helpful Reply
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Anna M on Aug 09, 2012@Arlene it's never too late seal the floor you just have to make sure it's really clean first and then you can seal it. You can purchase sealers at any hardware store and they aren't too much.Helpful Reply
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Woodbridge Environmental Tiptophouse.com on Aug 09, 2012Just be sure to test the sealer in a small spot. It will change the appearance of the tile surface just a bit. Usually darkens it slightly. Be sure to scrub the tile and the grout as best as you can. If any grout areas are faulty, now is the time to fix them. Once the sealer goes down, new grout will not adhere very well to the surfaces. Be sure to scrape out all of the damaged grout and not simply cover over. Once you apply the sealer according to the directions on the bottle. Then use your caulk to seal around the tub, and toilet areas. The hardest part of doing all of this is the cleaning. The rest only takes a short while to do.Helpful Reply
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Arlene M on Aug 11, 2012Thank you Woodbridge Environmental.Helpful Reply
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Carol M on Aug 23, 2012I have removed that with shampoo !!!Helpful Reply
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Valerie on Apr 02, 2014I have two suggestions which may work - vinegar and water, alternatively fabric softener and water. Or even a paste of baking soda, let it sit for a short while, and then clean off.Helpful Reply
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Elizabeth on Oct 03, 2015rubbing alcohol melts the hair spray.Helpful Reply
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Polly Andrews on Oct 05, 2015rubbing alcohol works great for meHelpful Reply
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Becky on Oct 05, 2015I use rubbing alcohol, too. Doorknobs looked BAD when I was high school...I grew up in the 80's. :)Helpful Reply
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