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4:29 AM

How to clean tile grout

Tiles and grout cleaning
Dirt is often attached to grout and difficult to clean
Actually cleaning and grooming grout and tile are quite easy. Sweeping and vacuuming is the simplest way of cleaning the tiles so that dirt can disappear. Another easy way is to use warm water. If stubborn dirt, especially on grout, then you need to use a cleaning product to remove dirt but not damage the tile or grout

Cleaning the tiles basically clean the grout. Depending on how bad the dirt is on your grout and tile. Tiles need not be scrubbed hard. Many cleaning fluids on sale in the market that contains fungal and moss growth prevention substances. Cleaning should be done regularly to remove the mold and mildew.

Caring for tiles and grout on a regular basis will slow down the process of discoloration and especially to prevent mold and mildew.
Cleaning products containing bleach are effective for clearing grout and white tiles according to the instructions on the product packaging.



There are many types of cleaners ranging from mild to strong. Start with the lightest and also work with the strongest. Tile and mild grout cleansers such as vinegar.

Many grouts and tile cleaning products are sold in the market today and provide well and practical results. But you can also do with materials that exist in the house that you easily get. However you should choose the cleaning material in accordance with its function.

The tile grout cleaning products are designed to restore the bright colors of the grout. Choose products that contain anti-fungal and anti-moss, especially for cleaning the bathroom.

There are people to clean the grout using carbolic. To clean the white matter is very effective. Carbolic ally containing chlorine will provides effectively. For the black substances do not use carbolic because it will fade the color of the grout.
You can also use acidic substances and natural bleach agents if you do not want to use carbolic or bleach.

The most powerful way to clean grout is to apply the cleaning fluid and let it work effectively before rubbing the grout until clean. Read the rules for each product you use. You can try first on a small area and how the negative reaction of the grout that you clean it.
You may need several times to rub grout because of stubborn dirt.

The time it takes to see the result is about 30 minutes and enough time to soften the grout. You can also use a toothbrush to clean the grout. After that you can rinse the floor and then dry.

While working on cleaning grout and tiles, you should wear rubber gloves and a mask covering the nose so that it does not come into direct contact with the cleaning tool including with the mold or mildew.

Make it an activity to clean the tiles and grout the schedule part of the house cleaning done on a regular basis Cleaning has done in a simple way will reduce the buildup of dirt on tiles and grout.

One important aspect of tile cleansing is the unsealed tiles so that the grout and tiles absorb moisture and dirt. This is what allows mushrooms and mosses to grow in this area. For that need to be done regular cleaning. All that you can do with your clean net schedule.


8:38 PM

How to Repair Damaged or Broken Tiles

Broken or cracked tiles
Floor tiles are often broken with various causes
 
The strength of tiles including vitrified tiles can also be cracked, broken or damaged for various reasons such as collisions with hard objects, resulting from pressure from below the tile itself or known as tile popping.


Various other causes such as temperature changes so that the tiles experience shrinkage season and not followed by adhesive or grout movement. Both of them can be cracked and broken so that the floor handle is released. For that it should wear waterproof layer.

Caring for the structure of the foundation of the building is very important and requires effort and thoroughness. Building structures have different characteristics and also how to care for them.



Floor is one part of the building that is often damaged. Cracks on floor tiles are also caused by uneven ceramic surfaces, while vitrified tiles and other tiles such as tiles are very hard. At the time the hollow part will cause damage until the tile will break.

Damaged or broken tiles not only damage the scene will also be dangerous and can hurt you if there is a sharp tile part that will scratch your legs until it hurt. Especially if you have the small children who are vulnerable to injury due to fractions of the tile.

For that damaged or broken floor tile then immediately you should fix it. You can do it yourself if you understand the workmanship, otherwise you should use professional services that are already accustomed to working on broken floor tiles repair.

If you do it yourself then things like this you need to pay attention

First you can paint for cracked ceramics but for non-textured tiles or plain tiles. This method will not repair the cracked ceramic but disguise the ceramic rift and will not be visible to the eye remotely. This method can be applied to cracks that are smooth and not prominent.
You can choose a paint with a color that matches the color of the ceramic. To try to apply paint on the ceramic crack with cotton. See the results after drying. Wipe the tiles with a damp cloth for a shiny tile.

Besides paint you can do by adding glaze fluid by filling the floor gap to prevent further damage. Clean the floor as a whole can be by sweeping or wiping the floor. You can wipe the tile floor slit. Make sure there is no dirt so the dirt will not stick on the glaze. Choose color of colorless liquid. Wait for the slit and floor to dry then apply it with a liquid glaze. Apply glaze with brush and focus on cracked ceramics.

The next way is to replace with a new tile. This happens when damage to your tiles are severe. The cracked or broken tiles were replaced with new ones.
The thing you need to consider is that the cracked ceramic had to have the same size as that cracked earlier.
Before replacing remove all the cracked tiles by solving them using a hammer. Before breaking it coated with a towel so that the broken tiles are not bounced.

Scrape all the adhesives under the tile and make sure the bottom of the tile is clean and flat. Use the adhesive on the floor and keep the tiles in the right position. Create a gap on the floor using a little cement or gypsum. Because the gap is so narrow you can use cotton or with a small knife. Wait until dry and use a little liquid glaze to look shiny.


8:05 PM

How to remove white stains on the tile


There was a house owner was cleaning the floor tiles with an acidic wash, but since then there was like a "cloudy" white that appeared on the tiles. Obviously this is not good to look at. What causes white on the floor? and how to clean those very annoying white patches?

There are several opinions about it. One cause is using acid washers but not neutralized properly.
The use of chemicals for ceramic floor should be careful. Probably light salt minerals and mild polymer residues are best suited when mounting.

White color in the tile
Cloud-white color often occurs on the floor especially when cleaned
 
In addition, the occurrence of white clouds on the tiles can occur on the tiles are not layered. This process is often called enlargement which is a natural phenomenon. This process is caused by the dissolved salt and rises to the surface of the concrete slab. When it dries it looks white like powdery or cloud like because of salt residue.

The slope of the tile often manifests the segment joints on new bricks. Research is also done why it can appear in almost the same conditions.
Humidity is also so influential that the migration of the salt dissolves.

Another cause is this white stain is a residue on the tile surface. This is likely due to the migration of soluble salts based on cement. These can be concrete, mortar beds or tile adhesives or grout
White powder that occurs It rises to the surface when it dries on the uncoated tiles.

The case that can happens is the presence of residual mineral deposits on the floor. When the floor is cleaned especially with acid then transported surface to form a white cloud.

Then how to solve such problems?
To overcome it is with a little water and socket with tiles for a few minutes and let it dry.
Furthermore, can be done by brushing grout with a stiff brush.
Repeat until repeatedly so that the white clouds on the tiles disappear.

Often the tile floors can be cleaned in such a simple way with hot water. Dirty water should be sucked from the floor. Furthermore, rinse water is enough to remove white and dirt on the floor with a cleanser.
  
Actually grout producers do not recommend cleaning with acid because it will attack the cement in the grout. However, the acid can be used wisely as it is effective to remove impurities and also the white color. The market is widely sold various cleaning with acid with various strengths. If the acid is too strong it can remove the color from the grout. Acid also cannot be used if using an acrylic sealant that has been smeared into the grout. 
 
Another suggestion is to brush the salt by applying a penetration sealer. This is done by keeping the tiles clean and inhibiting dirt. This product is quite effective and the white cloud will stop. 
 
The used sealer used is the lambswool applicator will be very helpful as it works by letting the steam flow to the surface but will not moisten. This allows the tiles to "breathe" so that it will reduce the problem especially in the outdoor area. 
 
You can also wash with a 50/50 mixture of water and folic acid and then let the solution over the tile for three minutes, then wipe it back with water. Before using it should be tested first with an area that is not conspicuous to see the results. 
 
Many cleaning materials are available in the market. A powerful cleaner that uses nanoparticle cleaning particles that can clears deep into tiles. In addition there is a reliable alkali family. 
For that first read the rules in wearing it if necessary to ask the seller's store so no one in the application.


7:38 AM

Cleaning solution products


maintenance
Many products on the market for cleaning tiles
Vitrified tiles cleaning solution products similar to ceramic tiles , granite , porcelain , marbonite , which are sold in the market today . Generally a floor cleaning liquid with different brand names of each manufacturer .
 
Nevertheless vitrified tiles need maintenance to minimize primarily on the color tiles mainly caused by impurities that will cause stains on your tile.
The cleaning of vitrified tiles in fact you can do with minimal preparation and maintenance are easy enough without having to replace the tile.

This is commonly done is to sweep your tile as a whole. After you wipe the stain will be seen easily available on the tile.

Then you can mop with a damp cloth with a gentle cleanser. Usually the store provides a cleaner for these types. You should concentrate on areas affected by the stain and mop thoroughly.

Let stand for five minutes after you mop the floor with a mop that had been prepared for it. Usually the stain will be drawn out surface of the tile. If the stains are also difficult to remove with regular mop you can use a brush or sponge. Do not use hard objects such as knives or scrapers to avoid permanent scratches in the tiles.

After you remove the stain and then rinse with water. You also have to clean up all the water on the tiles because of residual or residual soap will be sticky and cause new dirt in your tile.

Vitrified tiles are generally  easy to clean , simply wipe with water and as mentioned above . We recommend that chemical containing high acid because it will damage the enamel layer so the color tile looks dull .

Also should avoid the use of fragrance ingredients , as this will cause spots on the surface of the floor . You can clean the floor with a manual or using machinery .
You use only a chemical solution for stubborn dirt and did not need to use the entire surface of the floor .

If you buy chemicals for cleaning the floor , you should read carefully before using it . Various materials are used also for exterior or to design the living room . These products come from various countries such as USA , UK , UAE or India of the product itself .
Cleaning agents are widely sold on eBay , Amazon until the store nearest to you , with a variety of package sizes and prices .
This is an example of the product to clean and protect your floors. Look at also How to remove white stains on the tile