How do I remove white 'cloudy' stains from Victorian tiles?

[Flintstone]

I don’t think TFR is the best thing to use, as it isn’t a car! Try a Lithofin product, there is one for every occasion really, all the info on there site

 

[Emmet K H]

Hi, If anyone can assist I'd be grateful. I have Victorian tiles which I purchased reclaimed to Finnish a job. when they arrived they seem to have a pattern stain lime that of underlay. I can't wash it off. I have tried many different methods. I did try baking soda mixed with washing up liquid and a drop of water - this did with effort remove the stain. but it seems this method is taking a slight layer off the top of the time. I will try enhance the time with perhaps linseed oil ?

Anyone come across this staining and perhaps recommend the right way for its removal.

Many thanks

 

[Huddersfield Tiling]

Hi, If anyone can assist I'd be grateful. I have Victorian tiles which I purchased reclaimed to Finnish a job. when they arrived they seem to have a pattern stain lime that of underlay. I can't wash it off. I have tried many different methods. I did try baking soda mixed with washing up liquid and a drop of water - this did with effort remove the stain. but it seems this method is taking a slight layer off the top of the time. I will try enhance the time with perhaps linseed oil ?

Anyone come across this staining and perhaps recommend the right way for its removal.

Many thanks

Classic reclaimed tile issue. That's what you bought, because there was an issue.
Sorry, but some things are just to good to be true. You've been had!

 

[Lou]

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