How to clean grout
logo Reader Question: “I am getting my ceramic tiles cleaned and the grout sealed and the professionals are using different methods: 1. High pressure washer w/chemical and a color sealer for the grout. 2. A truck mounted hot water extraction system (also used for carpets) and a grout sealant (tubing) 3. Hand scrubbing w/a grout [more...]
Date: 2008-11-16 21:58:51
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The Hygienic Home
A quick look around your home might lead you to believe it’s clean, but there is a good chance you might be wrong ... . Some of the services offered include carpet and upholstery, air duct, mattress, grout and tile cleaning ... supply of Ovenu™ cleaning products Extra special incentives for Veterans. No matter what special [more...]
Date: 2008-09-04 03:39:13
Emergency Water Damage Repair Needed From Miami To New York? Sears To The Rescue!
We all know that sinking feeling when a pipe bursts, ... and their never-ending array of home goods, many folks are still unaware of their other services, such as air duct cleaning, tile and grout cleaning, the Sears carpet cleaning service and then the water [more...]
Date: 2008-10-06 03:48:44
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
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
Cleaning Tile
Q. I have been using every Clorox product known to man to try to clean the grout in my shower ... Clorox and scrubbed it with a grout brush). After rinsing the tile with water (but probably not enough to remove all the bleach), will it be OK to use hydrogen peroxide on the grout? I know you can’ [more...]
Date: 2008-12-18 14:19:21
Opportunity is Knocking
What a great day to do business! Opportunity is knocking. Were you there to hear it? ... , Neighbors, Women, and other BNI Members for the purpose of providing the following services. Ultrasonic Blind Cleaning and On-Site Cleaning of Window Treatments Stone, Ceramic Tile, Grout, Shower and Bath [more...]
Date: 2008-09-27 14:42:50
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
Carpet Care Secrets Video.
From The Desk Of ChemDry Boyne. Carpet, Upholstery, Leather, Tile And Grout Cleaning In Meath And Louth.Hi again,We have just finished our Carpet Care Secrets Video. To watch just click on the icon below. Over the next few days we will be releasing some more new videos so keep an eye.Talk soon. [more...]
Date: 2008-11-19 23:19:00
Terrazzo Restoration is HOT! Mexican Tile Removal
Terrazzo Restoration was done on this floor. The client had there mexican tile removed to get to the limestone care terrazzo http: ... Repairing Grout Cleaning Marble Tile Categories: News & Events More info… [more...]
Date: 2009-01-08 02:00:11
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
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
Happy New Year
From The Desk Of ChemDry Boyne. Carpet, Upholstery, Leather, Tile And Grout Cleaning In Meath And Louth.Hi all,Just before things start to get a little crazy I would like to take the opportunity [more...]
Date: 2008-12-31 14:39:00
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
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
Ceramic Tile And Grody Grout
The surface finish on ceramic tiles is stain resistant and easy to clean with a simple solution and a damp cloth ... , just make sure to use a ceramic cleaner, dry thoroughly then seal. [more...]
Date: 2009-01-13 16:48:08
Thank You for Your October Referrals
From The Desk Of ChemDry Boyne. Carpet, Upholstery, Leather, Tile And Grout Cleaning In Meath And Louth.Hi all,Just a brief note to say thank you for your October referrals. I'll be popping [more...]
Date: 2008-10-31 14:58:00
Why I Like to Clean and Some Tips on Cleaning
There's something about a freshly vacuumed carpet or newly washed windows that gets me excited - call me boring and dull, ... vinegar on porcelain or ceramic tile because they claim the grout will discolor; I personally ... but I really do love cleaning stuff! The fascination started when I was a young chap, often [more...]
Date: 2008-10-16 17:48:29
Stain & Odour Removal Secrets
From The Desk Of ChemDry Boyne. Carpet, Upholstery, Leather, Tile And Grout Cleaning In Meath And Louth.Hi again,We have just finished our Stain And Odour Relief Video. To watch just click [more...]
Date: 2008-11-17 11:17:00
Year 2, Week 19 Results: 1.5 oz of plastic waste. No more cat food cans!
Oh joy! I made up a batch of homemade cat food for Soots and Arya yesterday, and they love it. Now I'm their favorite human, not Michael ... from a can of Tile & Grout Magic. I have pretty much switched to all-natural cleaning products: vinegar, baking soda, etc. And I've given away a lot of my old cleaning supplies on Freecycle [more...]
Date: 2008-10-27 19:47:04
13 Things to Get Done Around the House
We have been living in our house for almost 20 years now ... , so we have learned the value of weather stripping! Scrub the tile floors, including the grout ... t really take the time for deep cleaning. Here, for Thursday 13, are thirteen things I want [more...]
Date: 2008-10-30 15:36:24
diy wednesdays: mini mosaic tray
during these chilly winter months, we always like to have a hot beverage close at hand ... (no more than 1/8”). 3. once the glue is dry, mix up your grout according to the instructions on the container ... . 6. wipe down the surface of the tiles with a clean, damp cloth. go over the whole thing in a circular [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 18:00:18
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
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
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
Thorneswork
Hmmm...MMmmmmm... Thorne's been a busy gal lately. Life is full. Too full. It's a full time job just to survive here in america these days. ( ... and some fun broken tile mosaic. Here's my favorite glass piece. Her body is pewter, and the wings ... balls for your garden or yard, but I haven't gotten the grout cleaned and sealed yet so I can take pics [more...]
Date: 2008-10-15 21:04:25
Tackle It Tuesday
I just found out about Tackle It Tuesday, a weekly feature on 5 Minutes For Mom where bloggers come together to share tackle household projects ... ceramic tile, bathtubs, sinks, grout, toilet bowls, countertops, and more. While it is free ... that it was going to take more than just a coat of paint and some cleaning. This feat would [more...]
Date: 2008-10-21 04:59:17
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
Spick N' Span....
I am writing this as a break from all the cleaning I have been doing and, quite frankly, the Clorox Bleach fumes are starting to make me loopy. Normally I wouldn't bother to go to such lengths when cleaning (because, let's face it, I'm ... that no matter how hard you mopped the day before, the tiles still have oddly colored gunk in the grout [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 22:21:58
Curbly Recession Busters: 6 (Cheap) Bathroom Quick Fixes
In this economic climate a remodel might be out of the question (even if fresh tiles a la ModHomeEc aren't) ... . Because shiny is better. Diy Maven has great tips for cleaning on the cheap. Fix - Don't let chips ... about the world if you do. De-funk - Grotty grout is horrible. Give it a lick of bleach [more...]
Date: 2008-11-07 22:21:32
Movies that make me want to clean my house
Guest post from NancyThere's a family legend about my great-grandmother, born Mary Swan but known in adult life as Mrs ... For the Red Cross to bother cleaning her house. This would have been circa World War I.She liked to gad ... , clean white grout around the tub, for heaven's sake.So I shrug and channel Bee, and generally keep [more...]
Date: 2008-10-21 13:19:00
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
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
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
Reasons to choose hardwood floor as your floor covering
Busby SEO Test There are many reasons to choose hardwood floor as your floor covering. · Wood doesn’t trap fumes or dust like carpet ... -efficiently change the entire look of a wood floor from time to time with stains, paints and inlays ... , you will want to care for it to keep it as beautiful as the day it was laid. Cleaning can be a daily chore [more...]
Date: 2009-01-19 14:50:20
You have already applied to this job. Please select another job.
Okay, I’ll take the advertising copywriter position, you know the one that’s budgeted $50K a year plus bonuses and 50% telecommute? That one. I’ll take it.I wish it were that simple. “Please select another job.” What have I been doing for a year? Remember how I put the great companies that treat job seekers like people on my list of things for [more...]
Date: 2008-12-02 04:47:00
Using vinegar as a cleanser
White distilled vinegar is the perfect cleanser, it eliminates most mold, bacteria, and germs because it has a high level of acidity ... AND it should make your tile floor shine. Half white distilled vinegar and half water is a great cleaning ... vinegar on your grout and leave it for a few minutes before wiping it clean. Remember, it’s white [more...]
Date: 2008-11-22 07:56:46
Tub and Tile Care
Remove mildew and stains from the tub and tiles by wetting the surfaces with water and then spraying them with a solution of one cup bleach to one ... with a brush. Let the paste dry and then wipe or rinse it all off. Clean grungy looking tile grout with full strength vinegar instead of bathroom or kitchen cleaner. The best time for bathroom cleaning [more...]
Date: 2008-11-25 13:45:56
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
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
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
Three Kitchen Ingredients as Green Cleaning Products
Natural cleaning products can potentially clear all your fears of chemical exposure during cleaning ... of conventional and chemical based cleaning solutions is making it a preferable option. Instead of keeping your home from being a breeding place of bacteria and germs, chemically produced cleaning products [more...]
Date: 2009-01-06 20:56:38
Sunday
That's when Number One and the kids get home. Yesterday they put a stint in her sister's stomach. From what the Dr ... been putting off all week....... cleaning grout. See when we put the tile in the kitchen I never sealed it, say it with me, "Dumb Ass." Now I get to do that and clean it. Did I mention that the grout [more...]
Date: 2009-01-09 20:49:00
Choosing floor tile with color or range
In case you haven’t noticed, the posts this week are all about making flooring selections that are not the standard, plain jane selections ... of dark hair on the floor. This makes cleaning maintenance more frequent and more of a headache. The floor ... . With the right grout color, the floor can seem more uniform and less grid-like. When the floor [more...]
Date: 2009-01-07 19:18:05
Find facts and few simple tips to combat air quality issues
Find facts and few simple tips to combat air quality issues According to research conducted by the Environmental Protection Agency, ... what you are breathing? Think the air in your home is clean? Keep reading to find out … Tile and Grout Cleaning ... to properly select and maintain Dallas tile and grout with these quick tips. 1. Density. Tile [more...]
Date: 2009-01-07 22:53:17
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
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
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
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
Cleaning Floor The Correct Way
Ways To Clean A Floor House cleaning covers a whole multitude of jobs and one of those is cleaning floor ... you be cleaning a ceramic tile floor never use a mop with a sponge head as all this will do is pull the dirt ... to cleaning a ceramic tile floor would be to use a micro-fiber mop. A floor that is covered in linoleum [more...]
Date: 2008-11-04 14:10:39
