{"id":4907,"date":"2015-06-29T14:00:58","date_gmt":"2015-06-29T13:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.filasolutionsblog.com\/?p=4907"},"modified":"2021-07-28T18:32:17","modified_gmt":"2021-07-28T16:32:17","slug":"how-to-clean-terracotta-outside-3-tips-for-quick-and-easy-cleaning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.filasolutions.com\/en\/how-to-clean-terracotta-outside-3-tips-for-quick-and-easy-cleaning\/","title":{"rendered":"How to clean terracotta outside: 3 tips for quick and easy cleaning"},"content":{"rendered":"

Summer is just around the corner and with it comes a desire to spend time in the garden. Terracotta<\/strong> is definitely one of the most beautiful materials used outside. But we have to admit that it is not simple to keep clean<\/strong> as it dirties easily due to exposure to all kinds of weather and in part tends to lose its original warm hues.<\/strong> Here are three FILA tips for cleaning terracotta outside, easily and quickly.<\/p>\n

1. Cleaning terracotta outside: eliminate stains and white powders (salt efflorescence)<\/h3>\n

\"02-cotto-efflorescenze\"<\/a><\/p>\n

If your floor in terracotta tends to flake<\/strong> or to show white stains<\/strong>, it is probable that it has salt efflorescence<\/strong> due to damp rising from below. In these cases we recommend cleaning terracotta outside with DETERDEK PRO <\/a>or PHZERO<\/a>, the FILA concentrated descaling products<\/strong> ideal for terracotta, fair-faced brick and quarry tiles, both effective against salt blooming<\/strong> due to too much humidity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Read here how to use DETERDEK PRO to remove efflorescence and laying residues<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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2. How to clean algae, moss or mould from terracotta floors?<\/h3>\n

\"WithOrWthoutCotto\"<\/a><\/p>\n

It\u2019s simple, just use ALGACID<\/a>, the quick detergent for outdoor use that eliminates algae<\/strong>, mould<\/strong> and lichen<\/strong> from outdoor walls and paving. FILANOALGAE is also ideal for removing various kinds of dirt<\/strong>: blackening from smog, dust, stains from old leaves, etc.<\/p>\n

Here is how to remove mould from walls<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

3. Ordinary maintenance of terracotta outside<\/h3>\n

\"cotto-esterno\"<\/a><\/p>\n

For daily cleaning of your paving, we recommend using CLEANER PRO<\/a>, the FILA neutral detergent<\/strong> ideal for ordinary washing of all surfaces and trims because it cleans without leaving residues.
\nA couple of times a year however, remember to give the terracotta a more thorough clean with a degreaser<\/strong> like PS87 PRO<\/a>, to remove any accumulated dirt due, for example, to old leaves, dust or greasy stains.<\/p>\n

Read here how to use PS87 PRO to remove dirt, stains and wax from surfaces in your home.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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And now\u2026 an extra tip for treating terracotta outside<\/h3>\n

It is very important to treat terracotta outside<\/strong> to protect it from deterioration<\/strong> due to the elements or stains.
\nHow do you choose the right treatment? Easy:<\/strong>
\n– If you have floor or wall coverings in terracotta exposed to the elements<\/strong>, try HYDROREP <\/a>or FILAES82<\/a>, the breathable water-repellents that protect against damp and prevent the formation of efflorescence, algae and moss.
\n– If you have a drive or patio in terracotta that tends to stain<\/strong> (i.e. due to cars, ovens or barbecue\u2026) protect them with W68 <\/a>or FOB XTREME<\/a>, the natural-effect stain protectors that protect all absorbent materials like terracotta, quarry tiles and fair-faced brick from dirt and oily stains.<\/p>\n

Check out all the FILA protective treatments here<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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