How to Clean Slate Tile
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Pre-wet the slate floor thoroughly with a mop and a bucket of warm water. Wipe all areas of the tile and grout with the wet mop, but don't let excess water sit on the surface of the tiles.
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Apply the stone cleaner to a small area of tile in an unobtrusive location and scrub the slate and grout thoroughly. Check the result for unwanted discoloration and any damage to the tile or grout. Proceed with the cleaning if the result is acceptable or change cleaners if you see a problem.
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Apply the stone cleaner to the rest of the floor following the manufacturer's instructions.Treat the whole floor because the cleaning may change the overall look and is required for applying new sealer. Scrub with the brush or rotary brush tool to remove dirt and loose stone sealer.
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Wash off the stone cleaner with a mop and a bucket of warm water. Use the wet vac to remove the dirty water.
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Rinse the slate floor with a clean mop and clean warm water. Use the wet vac to remove the clean water. Dry the tiles with a dry mop or cloth. Apply new stone sealer according to the manufacturer's instructions.
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