Does your tile floor resemble Picasso more than it does polished? Though the North Shore is a lovely location, coastal air can wre havoc with your tiling. Let’s explore some simple ideas to make your tile from drab brilliant with reliable carpet cleaners!
Suppose this: Coffee in hand, Saturday morning you find the grout has gone gray. Complicating, right? Not to worry; a little elbow grease and some unusual techniques will make it appear brand new.
First of all, vinegar serves purposes beyond only fish and chips. A fantastic cleaning solution results from a dash of this liquid gold mixed with water. Spray it onto the tiles, let it sit, then use a cloth to clean away. Excellent! Wait, though; not all tiles like a vinegar bath; randomization can be really important. Check a little area first then. Give the tile a skip if she objects.
Not just for making cakes is baking soda. Combining with some hydrogen peroxide, it turns into the Cinderella tale of housekeeping. That dirty grout is not going to survive. Though on a power trip, grout brushes can reach the nooks and crannies; consider toothbrushes here. Those tiles will look like the top of the Chrysler Building—scrub-a-dub-dub!
Ever thought about steam now? Not only for trains these days! If your budget lets, a steam cleaner can be a faithful friend. Using the power of ancient H2O, it easily lifts dirt.
Aunt Edna’s pearl of knowledge is that prevention is better than cure. Your friend in doormats is yourself. Before it touches the ground, catching dirt? Marvelous! Regular sweeping also helps to prevent the accumulation of those tiny, deceptive bits.
Remember; everyone of us is human. Life happens. The puppy finds tiles to be interesting while the coffee spills. Clean as you go; life will not surprise you.
And there you have it! a route plan toward a house that glows. Who would have guessed tile cleaning could be such an exciting ride? When you sip your morning coffee the next time, do it with pride as you view your glittering floor in which your image resembles a fairy tale mirror. “Mirror, mirror on the floor, who’s the cleanest of they all?” Of course, why?
Have any unusual cleaning ideas of your own? Comment on them, bark them out! Let’s establish a North Shore village of glittering flooring. Brighten on, tile warriors!
Carpet Care Specialists Mosman
50 Yeo St, Neutral Bay, NSW, 2089
(02) 8311 3724