How to clean the wax off genuine slate tile floors in kitchen?
by Linda Ball
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I think they have been waxed with floor wax or with something akin to "mop & shine" for many years. I've been wanting to re-tile or lay hardwood over them, until I realized they were genuine slate tile squares. It's not what I would choose, but I'm going with it anyway. They just look awful and the ridges have built up residue in them. Looks nasty.
4 answers
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Usually an acid wash is what we would use to clean off residue. Not certain it would work for wax, but may be worth investigating. It's a chemical process, so care must be used when attempting an acid wash.
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Hamtil Construction LLC
on May 01, 2013
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Thank you so much for the response! I will be tackling this as soon as I finish repainting the cabinets. I can see now that I should have done the floor before the cabinets. Thanks again!
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Linda Ball
on May 02, 2013
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Try Zep floor cleaner, home depot or lowes carries it. I also feel a degreaser will get that wax removed. Good luck!
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Organic Cleaning Services
on May 02, 2013
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Thank you so very much!! I don't feel quite so dismayed about the task ahead!!
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Linda Ball
on May 02, 2013
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