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How to clean a rust stained cermic floor?

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We disposed of our giant aquarium. Its base was made of steel that despite being epoxy paint coated still rusted (it was a saltwater aquarium). The cermain tiles are the "cheap" kind I think.

Is there hope?

 
Posted : 12/08/2009 8:32 pm
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Re: How to clean a rust stained cermic floor?

Kindly try phosporic acid. This was discussed in previous thread under hard water stain remover. Hope this will help.

 
Posted : 14/08/2009 3:04 pm
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Re: How to clean a rust stained cermic floor?

Thanks Mangver. Aren't there any cleaning products with phosphoric acid? Actually, I'm familiar with BE Supplies, bought a couple of things there myself, but I seldom go there nowadays and it is a bit out of my way.

Turco also crossed my mind, I keep a small stock of this, however I think the rust has probably seeped into the tiles. I guess I'll try it on a small spot first.

 
Posted : 14/08/2009 3:35 pm
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Re: How to clean a rust stained cermic floor?

You could try using muriatic acid which is readily available in supermarkets.

 
Posted : 15/08/2009 9:59 am
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Re: How to clean a rust stained cermic floor?

Thanks Mangver. Aren't there any cleaning products with phosphoric acid? Actually, I'm familiar with BE Supplies, bought a couple of things there myself, but I seldom go there nowadays and it is a bit out of my way.

Turco also crossed my mind, I keep a small stock of this, however I think the rust has probably seeped into the tiles. I guess I'll try it on a small spot first.

I checked the MSDS of Turco from the net, yes the active ingredient is phosporic acid

 
Posted : 17/08/2009 7:46 am
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Re: How to clean a rust stained cermic floor?

I checked the MSDS of Turco from the net, yes the active ingredient is phosporic acid

You can also try Turbo Rust Remover. I think it's available in Handyman.

 
Posted : 13/10/2009 3:51 pm
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