By Ian Taylor 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 Ian Taylor 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 of shades, opening up design possibilities They had [...]
By Ian Taylor 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 [...]
By Ian Taylor on Mar 1, 2008 in Cleaning, Problem Solving, Slate, Stain Removal | 3 Comments
Cleaning slate isn’t too difficult. It’s vital, however,to know what kind of dirt or contaminant you are trying to remove before you can make a decision as to which cleaning product is best suitable. Slate comes in many different colours and finishes. Some of these are smooth whereas others have a textured surface. Undoubtedly, slate [...]