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    System cleaning after a blockage

    My central heating system is over 40 years old. A mixture of 15 and 22mm pipework to and from the boiler (which is 15 years old), while the rads are served via microbore pipe from the two distribution trees hidden away under the back bedroom floor. A few weeks ago, the pipework became blocked...
    • Walkleyboy
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    • cleaning system
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    • Forum: Plumbing Advice
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    System cleaning after a blockage

    My central heating system is over 40 years old. A mixture of 15 and 22mm pipework to and from the boiler (which is 15 years old), while the rads are served via microbore pipe from the two distribution trees hidden away under the back bedroom floor. A few weeks ago, the pipework became blocked...
    • Walkleyboy
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    • cleaning system
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Plumbing Advice
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    Tile Grout Removal Tool Curved Hook Professional Cleaning Pick Scraper Repair

    This tile grout removal hand tool is perfect for removing old grout, mortar, caulking and surface residue, and is great for detail work. Material: Alloy Steel. Continue reading...
    • eBay
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    • cleaning grout professional removal repair tile tile grout tool
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    • Forum: Tools on eBay etc
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    Tips for cleaning off silicon sealant

    Hi Guys I'm not a tiler but hopefully you don't mind helping me out please. I've spilt a fair bit of 'Silicon based' sealant gel (for sealing up external electrical junction boxes) on slabs where we were working yesterday ! Tried sanding out this morning but not getting it right out. Is...
    • sythai26
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    • cleaning help off please sealant silicon thank you tips
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: UK Tiling Forum
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    Grout & Tile cleaning

    Hi all , it’s been years since last posted for advice and your methods . My question is this ; After grouting on large floor areas all I have ever used for final clean off is a hand held groat boy flat sponge and making passes down the length of the room covering approx 2 tile widths (lets say...
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    Central heating system cleaning Discussion Thread

    Central heating system cleaning Discussion Thread Hi all, I have added a bottle of Fernox F3 into my towel radiator upstairs, I have run the heating for a good few days now. I have bleed off points downstairs I can attach a hosepipe to drain the system. Question when all the water has drained...
    • Happyharry
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    • cleaning heating system thread
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    • Forum: Plumbing Advice
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    Cleaning a Magnetic Filter without an isolation valve Discussion Thread

    Cleaning a Magnetic Filter without an isolation valve Discussion Thread Hello All, We have a Vaillant boiler, it has an advanced protection kit fitted that gives it a 10 year warranty. My understanding is that this is essentially a magnetic filter that captures all the deposits before the...
    • i3_happy
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    • cleaning thread
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Plumbing Advice
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    Cleaning / sealing slate

    Hi, New to the forum. Have a tiler coming in to do my floor tiles but don't think he's done a lot of slate. We are happy to seal prior to (and after) fitting. We're going to be using either Lithofin MN Stain Stop or Lithofin StainStop Plus depending on how the tiles look after we've applied a...
  9. jamesara

    black title lost gloss after cleaning with a product

    Hello , For some reason the cleaning product removed the gloss, or not sure what could happen, I have around 2000ft black floor and everything is with this type of damage, I have tried everything possible on my hands, What do you think? it's possible to polish, or something, very thanks for...
  10. Imra jean

    Black tiles after hard chemical cleaning products

    Hi ! I’m a homeowner without any tiles related knowledge. So recently i use this hard chemical cleaner productbon my black bathroom tiles and right after that, it leaves white residues all over the black tiles and grout😭 how do i restore the colour back? Is it possible? I can’t stand looking at...
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    Help cleaning stubbornly stained Porcelain tile

    Hello Tilers! I am a homeowner in California and I thought I'd come say hi in search of a fresh perspective. I have some Porcelain tiles in my entryway which seem stained and I'm having quite a time to try cleaning them. So far, I've had a professional cleaner have a go at it then I've...
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    Tile cutter maintenance (montolit)

    Hi all, I've just bought a montolit minipiuma and noticed the rail is quite stiff. Does anybody know how to fix this? I don't know whether it needs adjusting or lubricating? I've never had a montolit before but got a good deal so couldn't let it go! If it needs lubricating what am I best...
  13. BrittanyB

    Cleaning up mortar from porcelain?

    Hi! We've just finished laying tile for our first job, DIY for our garage workshop. We've gone with wood-effect porcelain tile for our floor, on top of some ditra on top of screed. Nice and flat, and we're pretty happy. We've made a bit of a mess though. Mortar came up through the gaps given...
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    What is the Best Electric Tile Cleaning Brush?

    What are electric cleaning brushes? . Powered by electricity, it can scrub anywhere in your home. Be it your bathroom or kitchen, electric cleaning brushes have all the answers. It easily cleans your home with just one swipe, which saves your precious time. Buying an electronic cleaning brush...
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    Limestone fireplace installed but adhesive stains all over how do I remove?

    Really need a professional to remove the stains left by adhesive on limestone fireplace any advice welcome. Desperate seeking resolution! What products should I use?
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    Wet dark color between the tiles after cleaning

    Hello, min the end of renovation the cleaning company cleaned the floor with water. when they done all the floor got stains of water between the tiles. hiw can I solve it and disappear this stains? thank you in advance
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    advice on cleaning adhesive from nonslip tiles

    Hi I laid some non slip porcelain paving in my garden on a concrete bed with dunlop cf-03 tile adhesive. Unfortunately I got some of the adhesive on the surface of the tiles and let it set. Any advice on how to remove these marks? I have tried: Scraping of as much as I can Using an alkali...
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    Cleaning tiles

    Hi, I have recently had my bathroom renovated and the whole room tiled. I have noticed since (2/3 weeks) the tiles still look smeary which grout smeared over them. Is there something I can use to clear it off but it won’t remove the grout between the tiles ? Thanks
  19. MesserUpper

    Cleaning up dust after removing grout

    The grout in my shower cabin had crumbled in some places, so genius me decided to remove all the grout and regrout everything.. why not - finally would put to use my oscillating tool. After several hours, I was almost done, but I hadn't realized what an utter mess I've made - the whole bathroom...
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    Ceramic Tiled Shower gets covered in white residue after one shower.

    Hello, we installed a brand new ceramic tile walk in shower about one year ago. I've been cleaning it with a special cleaner for ceramic tile and it does okay. I bought an electric scrubber to make the job easier, and for some reason, and I don't know if it's related, lately I can have the...
    • Glowingnova
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    • ceramic ceramic tile cleaning former residue shower shower tray tiled wetroom white
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Tanking and Wetrooms

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