Bathroom Grout
by Rick Amorey I’ve had a fever for awhile now. I’ve been experiencing some random coughing, as well as having a consistent runny nose ... ten dollars for the messy job, I had the grout cleaners come over. There was a brief discussion ... bathroom cleaners” on the internet. I didn’t find any, though I got close; I found a website [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 11:32:27
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Bungalow 404 Update
It’s been a while since there was an update on the renovation of Bungalow 404 ... with all of the specialty grout cleaners out there, it doesn’t quite come clean. Moral=reduce grout ... porcelain at Lowes. I’d like to have the least grout lines possible because here’s the deal–it’s easy [more...]
Date: 2009-01-13 19:28:42
The enviro issue
Ever since I learned about purchasing carbon offset credits (Team ClifBar & their biodiesel bus), I didn't understand the point ... their lifestyle as it is. For example, in the bathroom is where the household cleaning supplies stay ... w/ Bleach 2 Glazed Tile & Grout cleaner 2 Ammonia 1 windex institutional size [more...]
Date: 2008-12-17 22:50:57
Green Cleaning is Safer and Cheaper
Most commercial cleansers contain harsh chemicals, such as bleach and ammonia, which irritate the eyes, skin, and lungs ... recommended, use of vinegar on grout can weaken it. Use sparingly. Oven Cleaner: Earth Easy has a terrific recipe for an all-natural oven cleaner that uses nothing more than baking soda, salt, and [more...]
Date: 2009-01-06 12:00:04
Easy Property Maintenance For You
If you want to earn better money from your rented property, then you should go for regular property maintenance work ... a pack of drain cleaner for clogged sink or wash basin pipes, grout filler for leaks, and a variety ... carpet cleaning procedure once in a year. Most of the times walls do not get proper attention [more...]
Date: 2008-11-25 18:46:13
Laundry Room Cleanout
With a week left before the semester starts, I was thinking about cleaning out and redoing the laundry room ... wasted space above the bottles of cleaners, laundry soaps, grout sealers, and light bulbs [more...]
Date: 2009-01-12 19:28:00
Natural Bleach Alternatives
Does whiter whites mean cleaner clothes? Many of us have grown up with the idea that chlorine bleach is necessary to provide cleaner clothes, ... as a laundry booster, clean tiles & grouts, mold & mildew, solve carpet stains ... that gets caught in the groves of the tile. The cheapest brand I have found is Sun Oxygen Cleaner [more...]
Date: 2008-12-10 08:00:55
Weiman Products
We’re having family over this week for Thanksgiving, so you know what that means…lot of cleaning! I’ve tried out a lot of wonderful eco-friendly cleaners before, and thanks to the Family Review ... leaving floors and grout spotless and streak-free. This all-natural, plant-derived cleaning [more...]
Date: 2008-11-24 15:26:00
D.C. Therapy
D.C. now has its own apartment therapy page. AT DC, ... If generic household cleaners don’t work to clean your tile stains, try a commercial grout cleaner….We also [more...]
Date: 2008-09-26 20:45:20
Bathroom cleaning Tips
Going home after a hard day's work makes you want to relax and take a good hot bath ... away.The first thing you should notice when cleaning the bathroom tiles is tile grout. Most of use ... are damaged form the inside, acids and tile cleaners will not be able to help a lot.The next thing which [more...]
Date: 2008-12-15 11:49:00
how not to make an advertisement
Seth Stevenson lets his readers vent: which current ads do they hate? There are too many to choose from ... and forced gestures he employs when demonstrating cleaners. Writes Stevenson, This ad is kind ... a wallet card for dabbing on grout?If you're a speech and debate coach, don't-be-like-Billy gives [more...]
Date: 2008-08-11 17:03:42
Save money on housecleaning! (Part 1)
In today’s economy everyone’s looking for ways to save a buck (or two, or two hundred or more…) ... . Commercial window cleaners leave a fine, waxy residue and the vinegar alone won’t fully hack ... grout, laundry. Disinfectant: Arm yourself with 2 spray bottles. One with undiluted vinegar [more...]
Date: 2008-10-04 00:41:08
Dogs days are up and now back down
The new medicine has made my old dog somewhat more comfortable, but it is not a “cure-all.” He didn’t even try to get on the couch last night ... when I was in the middle of cleaning up our breakfast messes and saw that my little canine shadow was following ... scene cleaner-uppers come in and do their stuff on my tiles and especially the grout. Ugh! [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 15:24:59
Fall cure week one: green cleaners
Another task for week one is to look into eco-friendly cleaners for our homes. Since the book was written in 2006, there has been an explosion of “green” cleaners available ... or lemon plus baking soda makes a great scrub for tile and grout. For more recipes, see: The Green Guide [more...]
Date: 2008-10-15 22:59:23
Day 4 - The Ultimate Cleaning Challenge
Oh yes, and we are back in action and YOU got a lucky break, my friend. Thank my lame internet connection. But I'm glad a lot of you got caught up! ... the sink (you know how to do this from the kitchen)-Scrub all the tile grout (YES you can do this! Magic ... and disinfect wastebasketStill need some motivation? Here are some great cleaners who [more...]
Date: 2008-11-06 12:30:00
Polishing metal with Kool-aid!
We are always looking for ways of staying economical with the way our economy is right now ... to clean that grout in your shower. Depending on what type of metal you are looking to clean one of the best cleaners available is probably sitting in your cabinet awaiting your children to add sugar [more...]
Date: 2009-01-07 02:41:43
Using Leatherman Tools for Home Improvement
by Peter Wilson All home improvement jobs require tools in order to complete the job satisfactorily ... , sponges and household cleaners. If you are doing a project on the outside of your home ... , compass, hammer, awl, wood tile and a grout float. If you have wallpapered walls and have noticed [more...]
Date: 2008-08-27 10:31:13
Cleaning Your Tile
Cleaning Your Tile Filed under: Advice, Anything Goes, Home Improvement, Misc, ... and my sanity, she had me read the article, “Tile Grout Cleaning and Sealing.” It was a great article ... Women A friend of mine who is a cleaning lady for Orange County carpet cleaners recommended [more...]
Date: 2008-12-16 20:53:54
Holiday Cleaning with Weiman Products Review and Giveaway
Are you stuck using your old standard house cleaners? I’ve actually been wanting to use more “green” cleaning products, but to be honest, I had no idea ... , laminate, ceramic tile, grouted tile, marble, non-porous hard surface flooring and no-wax flooring [more...]
Date: 2008-11-27 06:50:07
Answers & Tile Grout Project
I had NO idea how many questions I would get, what was I thinking? LOL I had fun reading through all of them. I hope you all don't think that I think I'm a total expert on everything decorating, because I assure you, I am not. These are just my observations and opinions from doing this for a long time, so please keep that in mind [more...]
Date: 2008-08-21 01:08:06
Green…Ish…More Chartreuse
It’s easy being green. Companies print T-shirts that say, “There is no planet B” or “SOS” with the O a picture of the globe ... t have and couldn’t ride if I did have one–a story unto itself). When the old grout in my shower ... my own mark and have my own style. Cleaning with reusable products as much as possible [more...]
Date: 2008-10-08 19:07:23
Now that's something to blog about
Oh how good do I feel today? Ahhhh so good. The guys still have to come in two more times: to grout (Monday) and then seal the tile (a couple of days later), but I am SO OVER THIS CONSTRUCTION THING. Hehehe. And I really needed to get this paper pulled up to preserve my sanity (and also the floors, it can't be that good for it) [more...]
Date: 2009-01-09 21:41:11
How to Keep Your Stone Countertops Looking Like New
With unlimited color and texture options, stone countertops have become a leading choice in the kitchen for homeowners who want a modern yet elegant ... and keep it looking like new. The key is to use the right cleaners on the surface so you don’t cause any unnecessary damage. “Using harsh household cleaners over a period of time will break down [more...]
Date: 2008-11-11 03:14:07
Grout Cleaning is Dirty Business
by Rick Amorey Majority of home owners would have to contend with the dirty reality of cleaning the grout in their home ... s grout, and thus move on to discuss some of the popular cleaning methods. I should of course mention ... be ignored. Left unclean, grout will become a breeding ground for many dangerous organisms, including [more...]
Date: 2009-01-17 13:00:34
My New Eco-Love
I haven't shared any eco tips for a long time! I haven't had anything new to share. But yesterday, I got some new inspiration! ... sink and on the grout used on our tile countertops, shower walls, and floors (it's that cement ... when you are cleaning. When the girls got home from school yesterday, they both noticed and said the house smelled [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 18:13:26
Eliminating odours
Eliminating odours 13 January 2009 – 8:04 pm One of the more pleasant parts of the day is coming home, opening the door, ... from the grout around the tub or tile and can be removed with bleach as well. The rule of thumb ... . But what to use where? In the bathroom, grapefruit or orange cleaners tend to work best to break down [more...]
Date: 2009-01-08 22:18:10
Keeping Grout Clean
by Sam Weyland Grout cleaning, though not directly related to the body, is still a vital hygienic ritual in any household ... . All you really have to do is maintain your tiles and grout by regular cleaning. Some preventive ... me. About the Author: Sam Weyland prefers to do grout cleaning herself, but also recommends Grout Cleaning [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 02:12:03
eco discoveries cleans green
Are you are looking to clean more greenly, but not quite ready to jump into the vinegar? ... and protects indoor air quality; Tub & Tile organic salts remove soap scum and scrub grout without ... in her cleaning products and missed that. I like the peace of mind of knowing the EcoDiscovery [more...]
Date: 2008-11-26 05:32:31
Professional Grout Cleaners
by Rick Amorey Is the grout in your kitchen getting a bit too much for you? Do you find kneeling beside a toilet to scrub grout offensife? ... , letting you down? If you’re sick and tired from cleaning your grout, then perhaps it’s time to hang up your rubber gloves and drop your mop. Cleaning of grout takes away so much time, it’s a wonder [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 17:49:03
Jan. 12 - Canada: Two More CCCR Recalls
A new year and more CCCR recalls. As we mentioned in Health Canada Cracking Down on Non Compliant Labels a number of products have been recalled ... . 2009: 3 brake cleaners (flame projection too long) Dec. 2008: 2 hairsprays (flammability) Nov. 2008 ... . 2008: Aerosol engine cleaners (flammability) Jul. 2008: Spray foundation (flammability) Jul. 2008 [more...]
Date: 2009-01-12 21:56:47
Do-It-Yourself Patio for an Austin Home
by Qandishah Brown Having a home in Austin you certainly don’t want to miss out on the good weather that they have ... to put some lounge chairs and other furniture. Building a patio for your Austin home is only half ... : Qandishah Brown is a home expert who writes about various topics including tile cleaners Austin [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 00:02:29
steam cleaners on your way...
Ellen says: I am very glad that I have found one site that takes care of my cleaning issues in my house ... because I learned from this site that steam cleaners effectively remove dirt & stains, and kills ... chemical cleaners.. What makes it so cool is that the best rated steam cleaners that are available [more...]
Date: 2008-09-10 20:08:53
Easy Tile Installation Do It Yourself Instruction
Any successful tile Installation doesn’t really require expertise but skills ... , are important data that will be vital to know how much tile, grout, etc, you have to buy. As well as adhesive, mortar or grout to suit your needs. The technique of laying tiles is not especially [more...]
Date: 2008-12-09 11:01:15
Making a Patio for Your Austin Home
by Qandishah Brown With the good weather in Austin you won’t want waste that. You can enjoy this by building a patio in your home ... furniture. Building a patio for your Austin home is only half the story. The other half is maintain ... who writes about various topics including tile cleaners Austin . She shares her tips like tile cleaner [more...]
Date: 2009-01-13 21:31:31
2009 - Baby Steps
So what can I (and we) do in 2009 to improve both ourselves and the planet we live on? ... buy biodegradeable and natural house cleaners I mostly do this already, but need a good bleach alternative for those few times I need a small amount to de-mould tile grout - suggestions? I've never [more...]
Date: 2009-01-04 18:23:00
Floor Cleaner
Five of the best sites for floor cleaners. Know of another site that should be on this list? Leave your suggestion at the bottom of this page. ( ... - Specializes in cleaners for hardwood floors, but also offers cleaners for carpet, ceramic, stone, marble, laminate, vinyl and other flooring. (floorcleaners.net) 2. Floor Cleaners from Bissell [more...]
Date: 2008-07-18 21:02:13
The green bathroom: a guide
Drains Your drains can be kept open, clean and odour-free without the use of corrosive drain cleaners ... and Tile Most commercial tile cleaners do more harm than good because many contain chlorine ... spot for a few hours before rinsing. For mould and mildew, rub tiles and grout with a cloth which [more...]
Date: 2008-07-05 23:57:04
Choices in Grout Cleaning
by Rick Amorey Cleaning the grout in between your tiles is a monumental task ... , maintenance is an important thing to keep in mind when it comes to cleaning grout. So, rather than ... as an essential skill to learn. My simple solution for grout cleaning would be to use baking soda [more...]
Date: 2009-01-17 21:32:49
Cleaning Services
Cleaning Services in the East Valley Living Business Directory The new Business Directory software for this site has been loaded and an updated ... Laundry Service Leather Cleaning Rug Cleaning Tile and Grout Cleaning Upholstery Cleaning ... of the directory in a series of blog posts over the next few weeks. This is the first in that [more...]
Date: 2008-09-07 23:27:59
Maintaining Your Pool’s Tiles and Grout
by Qandishah Brown Living in Austin can make owning a swimming pool a great thing ... the right tools for cleaning can make the job easier. You can also use special equipment to facilitate ... who can get the grout in between your tiles looking like new once again. Austin tile cleaning company saves [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 16:44:34
Keeping Your Pool Tiles and Grout Clean
by Qandishah Brown Owning a swimming pool can really be, most especially if you live in a place like Austin ... shape can be easy if you remember to do a few things regularly. Surface cleaning is a great thing ... dirt. When cleaning the tiles of your swimming pool, remember to use a brush that is made [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 09:18:23
Housecleaning the green way
Spring is the traditional time for a thorough spring clean ... , then rinse well with warm water. Many drain cleaners contain sulphuric acid, which literally eats away at anything organic blocking the drain. This means the tiniest drop of these cleaners on your skin [more...]
Date: 2008-07-06 00:04:57
Green Questions for You
Given the whole "go green" atmosphere that is so pervasive these days:How much/what kinds of food do you buy that are organic?Do you use natural/organic cleaners? Personal care products?Do you recycle? If so, how much ... all natural cleaners for just about everything now and I have to admit that it's hard [more...]
Date: 2008-10-17 18:24:00
Philadelphia Carpet Cleaning Solutions
Philadelphia Carpet Cleaning can be complicated, with so many solutions and methods to choose from. No matter what the job is, whether commercial or residential, Main Line Carpet Cleaners is ready ... . When hiring Main Line Carpet Cleaners you can be assured that our well-trained certified [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 22:55:46
Black Mold in Your Grout
by Sam Weyland Grout cleaning, though not directly related to the body, is still a vital hygienic ritual in any household ... : Sam Weyland prefers to do grout cleaning herself, but also recommends Grout Cleaning for those who are unable to do so. Visit Grout Cleaning and drop that mop! [more...]
Date: 2009-01-17 18:48:40
Creating a Patio For Your Home in Austin
Creating a Patio For Your Home in Austin by Qandishah Brown With the good weather in Austin you won’t want waste that ... in the grout in between. About the Author: Qandishah Brown is a home expert who writes about various topics including tile cleaners Austin . She shares her tips like Austin grout cleaning company [more...]
Date: 2009-01-10 10:01:50
Grout Cleaning: For the Pros
by Sam Weyland Grout cleaning is not as easy as grabbing a mop and cleaning your floor willy-nilly ... you start asking the how-to’s on cleaning the grout. There are countless branded products marketed ... to do grout cleaning herself, but also recommends Grout Cleaning for those who are unable to do so. Visit [more...]
Date: 2009-01-18 11:18:30
Grumpy About Grout
by William Borris I never liked cleaning. Although don’t get me wrong: I like my house spic-and-span ... eventually turned to Grout Cleaning to avoid cleaning his bathroom. Visit Grout Cleaning and don’t be a slave ... . I just really don’t want to be the one doing the cleaning. Why should I be stuck doing house [more...]
Date: 2009-01-18 08:38:34
Grout Cleaning by the Pros
by Sam Weyland Grout cleaning is not as easy as grabbing a mop and cleaning your floor willy-nilly ... these, they will get your grout as clean as the day you got them. About the Author: Sam Weyland prefers to do grout cleaning herself, but also recommends Grout Cleaning for those who are unable to do so. Visit Grout Cleaning [more...]
Date: 2009-01-17 11:51:17
Armstrong SwiftLock Laminate Flooring Reduces Cleaning For Home Executives
Armstrong SwiftLock Laminate Flooring Reduces Cleaning For Home Executives Filed under: Announcements, Internet, General, ... with grout lines. The floors are extremely low maintenance, making them easy to manage ... carpeting. The companies all supply dedicated cleaners for tough spots. For day to day cleaning [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 14:04:49
