Tile and Grout Cleaner

How to Deep Clean Old & Dirty Stone Floor   How to Deep Clean Old & Dirty Stone Floor in 5 Steps   Cleaning old tiles is always an enticing idea. Uncovering the hidden beauty below layers of dirt is a thought that makes the motives many take on the task. However,  when working with old stone tiles, you'll quickly discover that a mop and vacuum just aren't cutting it. What you need is a deep cleaning solution that tackles the more stubborn and long-standing dirt, stains and grime.  In this article, I will take you through a step-by-step guide explaining how to deep clean any stone floor. This method uses easy-to-use equipment, making it perfect for DIY while achieving results you’d expect from a professional.  Continue reading →

How to Seal Stone Tiles - Prevent Staining and Water Damage One of the biggest worries property owners have after installing new stone tiles is staining. This is especially true of porous stone materials, but all natural stones are vulnerable to staining and water damage. Without sealing your stone floors, they quickly lose their once stunning appearance and are susceptible...

How to polish porcelain tiles and get rid of scratches Porcelain tiles instantly enhance the aesthetic of any area they are laid in. However, after time these surfaces develop scratches and other defects. To polish these hard floor surfaces and get rid of faults plaguing their appearance, you need Faber Porcelain Restoration cream. It is a buffing cream that effortlessly removes issues found in your tiles. Let's explain how to use this restoring cream to polish porcelain tiles and get rid of scratches.  Continue reading →

How to Clean Victorian Tiles Walls and Floors - Refurbish Edwardian Flooring with Specialist Supplies   There have been a number of posts recently relating to cleaning Victorian & Edwardian Geometric and Encaustic floors. Quite often we receive calls from customers who have been lucky enough to acquire a British Victorian home or property that boasts a plethora of period features, usually including authentic tiles on the flooring, walls and around old fireplaces (vertical surfaces). During the Victorian era, it was customary to tile most surfaces around the home, including the hallway floors as a first welcome to guests.  Intricate and colourful patterns decorate these hallways, even using encaustic tiles. Porch floors and walls were also tiled with skirting, dado, and feature tiles in eye-catching designs. In contrast, bathrooms and kitchen walls were adorned with plainer hues of off-white as a contrast. It's also common to see Victorian and Edwardian garden paths decorated with chequerboard tile designs with a border. Continue reading →

People often ask me the best way to clean grout? There is a very simple formula to make a fantastic job of cleaning grout each and every time, it’s called pre wetting. I find it incredulous that many people struggle to clean grout effectively yet, they all without exception make the same mistakes by either trying to clean grout when the floor is dry, without pre wetting, or they try to clean grout using a pad instead of a brush.