Cleaning > KitchenAugust 16, 2010

Oven Cleaner For Cleaning Tile Floors

A little over a year ago, my husband and I bought our first house. The porcelain tile floor in the kitchen area had years of wax buildup with dirt and grime caked on top. We are very frugal and didn't want to spend the money for a professional to come out, so we got down on hands and knees with a non-abrasive scotch-brite pad and scrubbed with every imaginable cleaner we could find; it didn't budge.

Well this past weekend, I was cleaning my stove with EZ Off Oven Cleaner. I took the door off and laid it on the floor and sprayed it too. I noticed I got some of the EZ Off on the floor but I didn't care, what could it hurt. After I got the stove all clean, I wiped up the EZ Off over-spray on the floor and WOW, the tile looked brand new!

Hallelujah, what a great find this was. I sprayed little sections at a time with the EZ Off and let it sit 15 minutes, then wiped it up with a wet rag and now our floor looks like new. Be sure and spot test before using it on your floor. Sorry I didn't think about taking photos, I was too excited to get it all done.

By Donna from Watauga, TX

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08/17/2010

Oven cleaner is just about the only thing I haven't tried on my mildew-stained grout. Has anyone had any luck with that?

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08/17/2010

I have to say thank you for submitting this idea. I have tiles in my kitchen and I can sweep and mop and it still looks dirty and feels gritty too. I'm going to try this! Thank you thank you! Maybe now I can get the floor looking clean!

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08/17/2010

My mother had a counter top that was from the seventies. It was faux leather and the groves were black from grime that would not wash out. I cleaned the whole thing with EZ off and it looked like new.

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Tip: Oven Cleaner For Cleaning Tile Floors

For grimy, dirty tile floors, I use oven cleaner, it is the perfect degreaser and cleaner. It is best to work in small areas at one time to get the whole job done. I first spray on the over cleaner, make sure your windows or doors are open for proper ventilation, as recommended on can. Next, I allow it to sit for a few minutes while I begin to spray another area, while area 2 is foaming, I sponge mop dry area 1 to remove foam and then rinse it with clean water to remove any left over cleanser. Move onto section 2 and start a third section and so on and so on until the entire floor is squeaky clean. The best part is the oven cleaner removes the build up without YOU doing any of the scrubbing.

By Pat from FL

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RE: Oven Cleaner For Cleaning Tile Floors

Hello, just wanted to say I have also used oven cleaner for grimy soap scum build up in the shower stall and doors. Spray on, let set while you go about other things and rinse off. Worked great. (11/13/2006)

By Gramie3

RE: Oven Cleaner For Cleaning Tile Floors

I am impressed with your attempt. I would be afraid that it would strip the shine from my vinyl and dull it. It seams like a very harsh chemical to use on the floor or the shower. I use Kaboom, it gets the job done in a flash just spray, wait a few seconds and rinse. (11/13/2006)

By Connie A.

RE: Oven Cleaner For Cleaning Tile Floors

So glad that someone else isn't a purist. I find it's near impossible to be, so I have to use what is available, too, and use it sparingly with wisdom. God bless you. : ) (11/13/2006)

By Lynda

RE: Oven Cleaner For Cleaning Tile Floors

I never thought of that! Great tip! My whole house is tile, ivory tile. Does this work on grout too? I'll give it a try. I have just started using oven cleaner on clothes and it works wonderfully. (11/14/2006)

By Jean in GA.

RE: Oven Cleaner For Cleaning Tile Floors

I'll try the oven cleaner for the gooey stuff on my tile floor. Thanks! I always get oven cleaner off surfaces with vinegar and water. Works great, and leaves a clean scent. (11/01/2008)

By barbara

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