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Knitting_Kitten t1_iy6yab8 wrote

At this point, I'd try some of that keyboard cleaner goo ... it would get in the crevices and then lift the dirt. It would be super time consuming though...

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MaxwellianD OP t1_iy71glw wrote

This is a good idea, but yeah... that sounds like a long project. Its a LOT of flooring to clean that way... see pics here https://imgur.com/a/xLc626W

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Knitting_Kitten t1_iy729pc wrote

So, businesses that post videos of themselves cleaning floors like this seem to use a commercial, truck-mounted hot water extractor. These are ... much more powerful than anything easily available to a consumer, because they use strong detergents, near-boiling water, and very strong suction to basically wash and dry the floor in one pass.

If I was in this situation, I'd shop around a few cleaning companies that have a truck, and then see if they'd give you a discount for coming out 3-4 times a year on a schedule.... or I would look into sealing the tile with something clear but self-leveling so that you can take care of it yourself.

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jon_hendry t1_iy73ecl wrote

Keyboard cleaning slime is the same as the slime kids make at parties. I think it’s made of white glue and borax.

So at least it probably need not be too expensive.

You might be able to mix up 5 gallons or so, dump it on the floor, and sort of roll the slime around with squeegees.

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