By Michael Ross on Mar 22, 2008 in Cleaning, FAQ's, Grout, Grout Sealer, Sealing, Stain Removal | 2 Comments
This is a very frequently asked one. The answer is that if you use a Grout Sealer then this will help keep the grout looking like new for a longer period of time. It will also make the cleaning process much easier because any dirt will be kept at the surface and hence will be […]
By Michael Ross on Mar 14, 2008 in Cleaning, Natural Stone, Porcelain, Problem Solving, Stain Removal, Tiles | 0 Comments
When Porcelain tiles were first launched, they were produced by just a few companies in Italy and they set pretty exacting standards. The resulting products had the following typical characteristics:
The tiles were much more dense and harder-wearing
They could be coloured in a much greater variety […]
By Michael Ross on Mar 12, 2008 in Cleaning, Porcelain, Problem Solving, Sealing, Tiles | 0 Comments
There is much debate about Porcelain Tiles at the moment and it is a subject that I will no doubt return to again and again in the future but I wanted to give an overview to begin with. Look on any tile-related forum, walk into any tile shop, read the trade press etc. and you […]
By Michael Ross on Mar 10, 2008 in Cleaning, Problem Solving, Slate, Stain Removal | 0 Comments
Some detailed instructions with regard to cleaning slate floors:
If the slate floor is adversely covered in cement or grout residue:
1. Use water to pre-wet the floor.
2. Apply some Aqua Mix Phosphoric Acid Cleaner solution to the floor - mixed with 1 part cleaner to 5 parts water to begin. (You can use a stronger mix […]