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How to clean slate floors?

Sath
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How to clean slate floors?

I have uneven slate tiles all over my kitchen and lounge spaces. Couple of questions

1. What is a good way to clean these on a regular basis? The moping cloth of the bissel triangular headed steam mop keeps coming off as it hits the rough edges of the slate tiles. Some used an old fashioned mop? which ones?

2. Has anyone used a robo vacuum over these uneven surfaces. Looking to invest in one of them, i have floorboards and carpets in other rooms.
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Jason
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Re: How to clean slate floors?

Hi @Sath,

 

Hope all is well.

 

Please note that a couple of our resident Bunnings D.I.Y. experts are taking a well-earned break at the moment, so there might be a bit of a delay before one can get back to you about your slate floors. Sorry about that.

 

Jason

 

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EricL
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Re: Slate floor vaccum and moping

Hello @Sath 

 

I propose using the Sabco 2 Sided Microfibre Flip Mop for everyday dry sweeping and the Sabco SupaDry Spin Mop and Bucket Gen2 with Bonus Refill for moping the floor. The Flip mop is easy to use, and the head is machine washable. The spin mop is much more convenient as it is not as heavy as a regular cotton head mop and is easy to dry off.

 

In regards to the robot vac, I suggest borrowing a friend's robot if possible and see how it manages the large gaps and different levels of the slate floor. If it looks like it will manage, then it would be worth investing in one. I suggest having a look at the Ecovacs DEEBOT U2 Floor Cleaning Robot

 

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

 

Eric

 

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Sath
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Re: Slate floor vaccum and moping

Thanks Eric , will try those products. Not so sure about the robot vacuum as I have read that it is not suitable for dark floors .

 

also is steam mop not good on slate ? Because of the sealant ?

EricL
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Bunnings Team Member

Re: Slate floor vaccum and moping

Hi @Sath 

 

It's actually the uneven surface of the floor that makes it unsuitable. I don't recommend using steam mops all the time on the slate floor as it will affect the sealer that's on it. 

 

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Eric

 

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Sath
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Re: Slate floor vaccum and moping

Thanks , I also think the lidar sensors are susceptible to false triggering in darker floors. But if someone has used a robo would love to hear.

 

also on different topic, is it feasible to lay floorboards over slate tiles as mine 

EricL
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Re: Slate floor vaccum and moping

Hello @Sath 

 

From an installation point of view, it would be better to remove the slate tiles and start from a flat surface. The uneven nature of slate tiles creates too many uneven sections for floorboards to be laid out uniformly.

 

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Eric

 

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Sath
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Re: Slate floor vaccum and moping

Another question on the resealing my slate tiles . Can I do this myself ? Clean first then seal ? Any thoughts please 

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