Tile and grout cleaning
Tile and grout cleaning done on a regular basis can help in making the kitchen or the bathroom attain a new look all the time. Grout is the cement like substance which joins the tiles on the floor and walls. To remove it a grout saw, a tool for scrapping or just a mixture of water and sugar can be poured over the tiles for softening the grout after which it can be removed. When you use the scraper tool or the grout saw for grout removal you need to be very careful not to damage the tiles.
Tile and Grout Cleaning For Marble
Marble requires regular maintenance as it is a material which is beautiful. Marble in white or off white shade tends to look dirty and stained if not cleaned on a regular basis. When it is used in an exposed area, it is necessary to be careful about it.
To clean out the dirt and stains from the marble’s white surface, is a difficult task. But these will need to be followed if the original colour and finish has to be maintained for a long period of time. If the right kind of methods is followed you can retain the original appearance of marble.
Tile and Grout Cleaning By Preventing Scratches and Damages
By nature marble is porous and to prevent chipping and scratches on the surface the cleaning process needs to be carefully done. Due to constant use the kitchen countertops are prone to a lot of staining and the same applies to flooring in marble. Some of the processes used for cleaning can take away the shine on the surface.
The drying and the mopping technique is the best one to follow. Just add some washing up liquid in a bucket of water. In the liquid mixture first dip in the cloth and then mop the dirty areas. When this is done, a gradual process of stain removal takes place Once again, plain water can be used for mopping. Polish with a soft cloth to bring back the shine.
Tile and Grout Cleaning With Special Material
Also available is chamois a special kind of leather for cleaning marble. It has a soft texture that is velvet like that helps in polishing the marble after the cleaning is over. All that you need to do is moisten the chamois first and then rub the marble surface with it.
Another cleaning agent called poultice is a great cleansing agent to get rid of grime, dust and dirt. An action of the capillary kind helps in sucking out the stains by the absorbent cleaning agent called poultice which is available readily in many of the shops for home improvement. Clay can be dampened to prepare the poultice. On the marble that has been stained, this poultice can be applied and kept for just fifteen minutes and then removed. If the marble floor is only dirty and not stained, plain water can be used for mopping. If proper tile and grout cleaning methods are adopted you can have a nice clean looking kitchen or flooring.
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