By Michael Ross on Apr 4, 2008 in Cleaning, FAQ's, Problem Solving, Stain Removal, Tiles | 0 Comments
These days, a lot of people do come across a fantastic and original Victorian tiled floor when they move into a new house. They may discover it when taking up an old carpet or any other floor covering. Now Victorian tiled floors can be characterised by the small and unglazed clay tiles in earth-like colours […]
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 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 […]