Rust Removal from Tile Flooring
Rust can get on tile from chair legs, cabinets, or any other metal object that has gotten wet and remained on the tile floor. Rust stains are typically discovered when furniture or objects are moved and an unsightly reddish brown stain is discovered.
Note: If the rust stain is actually on the tile itself, and not just in the wax, the tile is usually ruined and will need to be replaced. However, we recommend using an oxalic-based product like Matrix Rust Eradicator, as sometimes you may be able to remove rust that has become imbedded in the tile pores.
Recommendation:
- Strip the floor by applying Unitex Melt Down Stripper diluted at 26 oz per gallon of hot water. Apply liberally to the floor with a mop.
- Allow stripper to dwell 3-4 minutes. Agitate with a floor machine and black pad as necessary for 100% removal of old floor finish.
- Allow 3 minutes of dwell time, and then pick up the solution with a mop or wet-dry vacuum. (If the reddish color has faded but still somewhat remains on the tile, this indicates that the rust has penetrated into the tile. Proceed with the remaining steps to try to remove the stain, but warn your customer that removal may not be possible and the tile will have to be replaced.)
- Apply Matrix Rust Eradicator to spot. Agitate this with floor machine and white pad.
- Using a mop rinse area with Unitex Daily Clean diluted at 2 oz per gallon of water.
- Let floor dry.
- Apply new floor finish.
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![Matrix® Rust Eradicator]()
Matrix® Rust EradicatorRust Eradicator’s amazing formula eliminates even the toughest rust stains quickly and effectively. Plus, it's so easy to use.
- Eliminates the toughest rust stains
- Easy to use
- pH: 5.5
- Safe for stain-resistant carpet
- Ready to use
Starting at $11.83
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![Unitex® Surface Renew® Grout Brightener]()
Unitex® Surface Renew® Grout BrightenerWish you could impress your customers by returning their tile and grout to that just-installed look? Well you can thanks to Unitex Surface Renew Grout Brightener! This acid-based formulation brightens concrete, tile, and grout with mild acid etching.
- Effectively removes mineral deposits, rust stains, and more!
- Brightens concrete, tile, and grout
- pH: < 1.0
- For use on tile and grout
- Variable dilutions
Starting at $40.74
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![Betco Best Bet Liquid Creme Cleanser]()
Betco Best Bet Liquid Creme CleanserBetco Best Bet is a liquid creme cleanser that quickly cuts through and removes embedded rust, soap scum, stains, grease, oxidation, hard water minerals, and filth from a variety of surfaces, including bathtubs, toilets, urinals, drinking fountains, and more!
- Quickly removes embedded filth
- Won’t scratch surfaces like scouring powders
- pH: 1.5–2.5
- For use on a variety of surfaces
- Ready to use
Starting at $5.04
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![Unitex® Defender Cotton Mop, White, Large, 24 oz]()
Unitex® Defender Cotton Mop, White, Large, 24 ozThe Defender is an economical cut-end cotton mop that has proven as good for disposable applications, wet pickup, and floor stripping as technology can make it. This mop head features 4-ply construction for durability.
- 100% 4-ply cotton yarn
- Cut end
- 1 1/4" headband
- Not launderable
- Great for everyday general mopping
Starting at $5.68
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![Unitex® Eliminator Blended Mop, Blue, Large, 24 oz]()
Unitex® Eliminator Blended Mop, Blue, Large, 24 ozThe Eliminator mop features a 4-ply blended cotton/rayon/polyester looped end mop and a 1 1/4" headband. With its 24 ounces of cleaning strength, it won't fall apart over the long haul! For general maintenance jobs, big blue takes on the biggest on-site challenge you can give it.
- 4-ply blended cotton/rayon/polyester
- Looped end with tailband
- 1 1/4" headband
- Pre-shrunk
- Launderable
Starting at $9.43
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![Unitex® Daily Clean Neutral Cleaner]()
Unitex® Daily Clean Neutral CleanerNow infused with SenTec™ malodor counteractant technology, Daily Clean cuts through dirt, grime, AND odors! It leaves no streaks, haze, or residues. Low-foam and concentrated, it works best mixed 1–3 ounces per gallon. Apply with an automatic scrubber or mop for terrific results.
- Improved formula performs better in hard water
- Leaves no residues; infused with SenTec™ odor counteractant
- pH: 7.0–8.5
- Multi-surface use
- Dilute 1–3 ounces per gallon of water
Starting at $10.11
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![Unitex® Melt Down Plus Floor Stripper]()
Unitex® Melt Down Plus Floor StripperMelt Down Plus is fast-acting, and was specifically developed to quickly strip multiple coats of burnished finish from a variety of floors. Its rinse-free, low-pH formula requires no neutralization after use. This low-odor formula is ideal for use in occupied areas or around sensitive individuals.
- No neutralizing required; non-ammoniated formulation
- Easy to use, low-odor formula
- pH: 11.8–12.8; pH at dilution: 11.0–11.4
- Variable dilutions
- Covers 400 sq ft per gallon
Starting at $24.49
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![Unipro Floor Machine, 20 Inch, 1.5 HP]()
Unipro Floor Machine, 20 Inch, 1.5 HPThe Unipro Floor Machine is perfect for hard floor applications in office buildings, schools, educational facilities, retail store, and healthcare environments. With a 1.5 HP motor and a 20" cleaning path, this workhorse has power to spare.
- Great for most hard floor applications
- 1.5 HP motor; 175 brush RPM
- 20-inch cleaning path
- 50-foot, heavy-duty power cord
- Pad driver and clutch plate included
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![Unitex® Floor Pads, White with 3‑Inch Center Hole (5 PK)]()
Unitex® Floor Pads, White with 3‑Inch Center Hole (5 PK)Choose this extra fine white pad for polishing floors. Use it for dry applications or with a fine water mist to produce a high-gloss wet look on newly finished floors. For use with machines from 175 to 3,000 RPM. Pads packed 5 to a case.
- Ideal for buffing soft finishes
- Extra fine pad for polishing clean, dry floors
- Use on machines up to 3,000 RPM
Starting at $14.31
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![Unitex® Floor Pads, Black with 3‑Inch Center Hole (5 PK)]()
Unitex® Floor Pads, Black with 3‑Inch Center Hole (5 PK)Designed for heavy-duty wet stripping. Aggressively removes wax, dirt, and old finish. For use with machines up to 350 RPM. Pads are packed 5 per case.
- Aggressively removes dirt and strips old finish buildup
- 3-inch center hole
- Use on machines up to 350 RPM
- Can be use with auto scrubber or electric floor machine
- 5 pads per case
Starting at $15.42
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![O‑Cedar Commercial MaxiPlus® Mop Bucket & Wringer, 36 Quart]()
O‑Cedar Commercial MaxiPlus® Mop Bucket & Wringer, 36 QuartThe MaxiPlus Mop Bucket and Wringer separates clean and dirty water for cleaner, greener mopping. The unique wringer accepts both microfiber flat mops and up to 32-oz wet mops. The bucket is designed with a comfortable handgrip and large pour spout for mess-free emptying.- 36-quart capacity
- Side press wringer for up to 32-oz mops and microfiber flat mops
- 3-inch casters
Starting at $123.73
