olive oil on the patio terracotta tiles

[rosaia]

Hi, Two weeks ago, I spilled a bottle of olive oil on the patio terracotta tiles. How do I clean it up . It looks awful. Thank you.

 

[nybor62]

was the terracotta sealed , if not i dont think there will be much chance of removing the oil as it will have soaked into the tile imo

maybe one of the other members can offer some more advise , good luck

 

[rosaia]

Thank you. I hope someone can help me.

 

[enduro]

You could also try using LTP products for this.

LTP spot stain remover and LTP fullers earth, these are designed for grease stains etc.

Tile giant will be able to get these or might even have them in stock..

LTP Spot Stain Remover


Description: LTP Spot Stain Remover is effective at removing the majority of mineral oil and cooking oil stains (including oil spatters). Suitable for use on quarry tiles, terracotta, limestone, bricks, cement and paving. Combine with LTP Fullers Earth to help remove older cooking oil stains.

Tips: Pick this product if you have spot stains from hot oil and other absorbed domestic spillages....

Technical Data Sheet (PDF)

LTP Fullers Earth


Description: LTP Fullers Earth is an ultra-absorbent stain remover for all greasy stains (oil, grease, make-up, sebum etc.). For use on fabrics, leather, porous floors, stone, terracotta and wood. For stubborn stains on flooring combine with LTP Spot Stain Remover.

Tips: Pick this product if you have spot stains from hot oil and other absorbed domestic spillages.

 

[Gazzer]

I would take advice from Enduro myself as this is his area of expertise . I do notice though that you are in Australia so I am not really sure what products you will have available.
You could try here Tile Forum | Tile Talk | Tile Talk Forums

 

[enduro]

I didnt see that...Then take alook at the Aqua Mix products. You can get them in Australia.

 

[Gazzer]

I didnt see that...Then take alook at the Aqua Mix products. You can get them in Australia.

You wouldn't mate....Its a mods thing ! :smilewinkgrin:

 

[Del W]

jay is from that part of the world.he might know what products are down there.

 

[user123]

Hi Rosaia, 🙂 you can try pouring neat biological washing powder onto it - be generous - and just leave there for a few days - if you are in Australia and it's hot and dry, dampen the tile slightly before you pour the powder on, maybe mist everynow and then and cover with plastic, if rain is expected cover the powder with a cloth weighted at the corners and let the water and detergent work their magic. It works with petrol stains on the drive, so your chances are reasonable. Let us know how you get on?

 

[rosaia]

thank you to Sir Ramic, Enduro, Mosaic girl for your advice..