Cleaning (New to me) Race Deck Tiles

[QBall68]

So I just picked up some used Race Deck tiles to cover my garage floor, and while I got a good price on them they also need, ahem, a 'thorough' cleaning (which may end up making me re-think what I paid!)

Anyway, any suggestions from the experienced here regarding best method or approach for cleaning them? I purchased the cleaning kit from Race Deck, but wasn't sure if I should put the floor together first and then clean the tiles? Or clean the tiles first & then assemble the floor? I've attached a picture of what I'm looking at, for reference...

Also, does anyway have any tips on using the Race Deck cleaning products? Trying to balance getting these tiles as clean as possible #for used, white tiles that is# versus spending hours scrubbing, mopping, brushing, etc. I assume a pressure washer is out, based on what I've gleaned from the forum...

I'm all ears - thanks in advance!

QBall

 

[Cryptic1911]

why dont you setup a bucket with some simple green and a stiff plastic brush? they will probably clean right up

 

[3dkustoms]

Lots of mean green or simple green, car wash brush and pressure washer might do the job..

 

[darkk]

They assemble easy enough, I'd assemble some sections of say 4x8 and spray them down with simple green, purplepower etc. Let them soak a bit, scrub them with a stiff brush on a handle and rinse them off. Should be good to go...

 

[dmaic]

I set up an area for tuggers and other battery powered equipment in an industrial environment. I had a navy blue and orange pattern (former employer's company colors) I would have team members sweep and mop them daily. In a residential setting, obviously this wouldnt need to be done as often. One thing we had an issue with was water from the mop seeping under the tiles when they were cleaning them. Ringing out the mop better couldve reduced this but just something we experienced.

As others have mentioned, simple green and a brush and/or powerwasher should help clean them up. If you do powerwash them, just make sure you dont use a 0 degree (straight shot) or tornado/bumble bee (the stream swirls) tip on the tiles. Youll risk leaving marks on them.

If it were me, for the initial cleaning I would leave them separated or as ddark suggested put them in small sections. I just dont know how easy it would be to handle 4x8 sections if youre planning on doing your install alone. Anyway, Id wash them and leave them out in the sun to dry. Then Id begin assembly. The heat of the sun may even help them snap together easier. Make sure you have knee pads and a nice rubber mallet. The tiles I bought were brand new so they were probably stiffer but it did require some patience to get all of the tiles to snap and connect.