Vinyl Composition Tile (VCT)
Overview and General Characteristics: Vinyl composition tile is the most popular resilient flooring today for commercial applications. These 12” x 12” tiles come in a variety of colors and grades. They are easy to install and are cost effective. VCT offers good dimensional stability, durability, impact resistance, UV light stability and heat stability.
Composition: Approximately 60 - 70% limestone/clay/talc mixture, 15 - 20% binder (filler), 10% vinyl (resin), 5% fiberglass, 3 - 5% plasticizers and 1 - 5% pigment.
Maintenance Characteristics: VCT holds all types and brands of floor finish beautifully due to its porous nature.
Vinyl Asbestos Tile (VAT)
Overview and General Characteristics: Common resilient flooring that was produced from the mid-1950’s until the mid-1980’s. Much of it was produced in the 9” x 9” size, though 12” x 12” was also available. This flooring hasn’t been produced for health and safety reasons since mid-1980. VAT was known for its durability, dimensional stability and heat resistance as evidenced by the amount still found in older buildings.
Composition: Approximately 50 - 70% limestone, 5 - 20% asbestos, 15 - 20% binder, 5% plasticizers and 0.5 - 5% pigment.
Maintenance Characteristics: This floor accepts finish nicely. Being old and porous, it usually requires a coat or two of sealer if it is stripped (follow OSHA and EPA guidelines for stripping). On very old floors, use of high alkaline strippers is not recommended.
Sheet Vinyl
Overview and General Characteristics: This flooring is produced in sheet widths from 6’ to 15’, making it easy to install and eliminating seams which can trap dirt and moisture. Sheet vinyl is not commonly used in commercial buildings since it sacrifices durability when compared to VCT.
Composition: Similar to VCT but contains more vinyl resin and less limestone filler, giving it greater flexibility.
Maintenance Characteristics: Holds finishes nicely though generally not recommended in residential settings since finishing requires more maintenance and eventually stripping. Clean with neutral detergent.
Linoleum
Overview and General Characteristics: Invented by a British rubber manufacturer in 1860, linoleum is a tough, natural ingredient-based flooring that has enjoyed a slight resurgence with homeowners recently due to its positive environmental profile. It is still used in commercial applications because of its high durability. It is nearly impossible to tell sheet vinyl from linoleum once installed.
Composition: Linseed oil mixed with powdered wood and/or cork, ground limestone, resin binders, drying agents and pigments applied to a jute backing.
Maintenance Characteristics: Linoleum should be kept finished at all times since it is quite porous. New installations may be tough to finish for a few weeks since it off-gases linseed oil vapors. Stripping with highly alkaline strippers is not recommended since bleaching and fading can occur. Clean with neutral detergent.
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Monday
Common Flooring Types: Natural Stone Flooring
Natural Stone Flooring
Marble
Overview and General Characteristics: A beautiful floor surface that is not suited for large commercial areas or heavily trafficked areas due to its soft nature (scratches easily), high absorbency (stains easily) and acid sensitivity.
Composition: Combination of calcite and calcium carbonate.
Maintenance Characteristics: Penetrating sealers perform best on marble. Acrylic-based finishes can be used but success is often spotty. Marble should only be cleaned with neutral cleaner – avoid acid-based products, high alkaline products and products with high chelation.
Slate
Overview and General Characteristics: Slate is a smooth, soft, natural stone available in a wide variety of textures, colors and sizes. It offers good durability and stain resistance due to its semi-porous nature.
Composition: Shale, clay quartz.
Maintenance Characteristics: Slate is generally not finished with acrylic-based products although, if used, they will usually adhere. Penetrating sealers can be used if desired and are often recommended for areas exposed to food and liquid spills. Clean with neutral detergent.
Granite
Overview and General Characteristics: Granite is used sparingly in commercial buildings due to its high cost. It is hard, doesn’t easily scratch and is stain-resistant – making it ideally suited for residential flooring.
Composition: Quartz and feldspar mixture.
Maintenance Characteristics: Granite’s hard, smooth nature make it unsuitable for finishing with acrylic-based products. Clean with neutral detergent.
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Marble
Overview and General Characteristics: A beautiful floor surface that is not suited for large commercial areas or heavily trafficked areas due to its soft nature (scratches easily), high absorbency (stains easily) and acid sensitivity.
Composition: Combination of calcite and calcium carbonate.
Maintenance Characteristics: Penetrating sealers perform best on marble. Acrylic-based finishes can be used but success is often spotty. Marble should only be cleaned with neutral cleaner – avoid acid-based products, high alkaline products and products with high chelation.
Slate
Overview and General Characteristics: Slate is a smooth, soft, natural stone available in a wide variety of textures, colors and sizes. It offers good durability and stain resistance due to its semi-porous nature.
Composition: Shale, clay quartz.
Maintenance Characteristics: Slate is generally not finished with acrylic-based products although, if used, they will usually adhere. Penetrating sealers can be used if desired and are often recommended for areas exposed to food and liquid spills. Clean with neutral detergent.
Granite
Overview and General Characteristics: Granite is used sparingly in commercial buildings due to its high cost. It is hard, doesn’t easily scratch and is stain-resistant – making it ideally suited for residential flooring.
Composition: Quartz and feldspar mixture.
Maintenance Characteristics: Granite’s hard, smooth nature make it unsuitable for finishing with acrylic-based products. Clean with neutral detergent.
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Friday
Common Flooring Types: Man Made Stone Flooring
Man-Made Stone Flooring
Terrazzo
Overview and General Characteristics: Terrazzo flooring offers high durability and deep beauty. Its upfront cost is considerably higher than resilient flooring but when viewed long-term, it can actually be less expensive.
Composition: Marble, granite, quartz and/or glass chips mixed with portland cement, polyacrylic-modified portland cement or epoxy resin and poured into place.
Maintenance Characteristics: Portland cement and polyacrylic-modified portland cement floors hold finish nicely. Some pure epoxy-based floors can be tough to finish due to its low moisture absorbency and hydrophobic nature (non-affinity for water). Avoid using high pH cleaners and acid-based products on terrazzo.
Unglazed Ceramic (Quarry Tile)
Overview and General Characteristics: Quarry tile provides an attractive floor that is durable and easy to maintain. These tiles are usually red in color and 6” x 6” in size with a ½” thickness. Quarry tile is often installed in foodservice areas.
Composition: Made from a mixture of clays that are fired at high temperatures (approximately 2200 degrees).
Maintenance Characteristics: Quarry tile can be finished with standard floor care products although this is not generally advised in foodservice or other “production areas”. If installed in hallways, stairwells or other non-production areas, Eccothane™ can be used with great success on these floors. Clean with neutral detergent or an all-purpose cleaner.
Glazed Ceramic
Overview and General Characteristics: Glazing ceramic tile creates a durable surface that is easy to clean, resists stains and scratches, doesn’t fade and is slip-resistant.
Composition: Identical to unglazed except a liquid glass is applied to the tile at very high temperatures. This creates a hard, non-porous surface.
Maintenance Characteristics: Glazed ceramic tile will NOT hold floor finish. The surface is too smooth for proper floor finish adhesion to occur. Clean with neutral detergent or all-purpose cleaner.
Brick Pavers (Paving Tile)
Overview and General Characteristics: Similar to quarry tile but larger in size and thickness.
Composition: Similar to quarry tile.
Maintenance Characteristics: Similar to quarry tile.
Mexican Tile (Saltillo)
Overview and General Characteristics: Saltillo tiles are natural clay tiles, hand-made in Mexico. Similar to terracotta tiles, saltillo tiles are rustic by design. The beauty and character of each tile comes from variations in size, color and texture. It is extremely popular in Mexico and throughout the Southwestern United States.
Composition: Unprocessed clay.
Maintenance Characteristics: The high alkalinity and porous nature of this tile necessitates sealing and/or finishing. Stonethane or Eccothane™ are good options. Clean with neutral detergent.
Concrete
Overview and General Characteristics: Concrete is universally used for commercial building slabs. Most are covered with another flooring material such as tile, carpeting or wood. Concrete floors that are not covered with another material are gaining popularity in retail stores and other commercial buildings since it provides a low cost yet highly durable flooring surface.
Composition: Approximately 10 - 15% portland cement, 40% stone aggregate, 25% sand aggregate, 15 - 20% water and 5 - 8% air.
Maintenance Characteristics: Concrete can be tricky to finish with acrylic-based coatings. High alkalinity, high moisture, grease and oils, and unknown curing compounds and sealants can make finishing difficult. Floors with a history of accepting acrylic floor finishes can generally be finished with any Essential coating.
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Terrazzo
Overview and General Characteristics: Terrazzo flooring offers high durability and deep beauty. Its upfront cost is considerably higher than resilient flooring but when viewed long-term, it can actually be less expensive.
Composition: Marble, granite, quartz and/or glass chips mixed with portland cement, polyacrylic-modified portland cement or epoxy resin and poured into place.
Maintenance Characteristics: Portland cement and polyacrylic-modified portland cement floors hold finish nicely. Some pure epoxy-based floors can be tough to finish due to its low moisture absorbency and hydrophobic nature (non-affinity for water). Avoid using high pH cleaners and acid-based products on terrazzo.
Unglazed Ceramic (Quarry Tile)
Overview and General Characteristics: Quarry tile provides an attractive floor that is durable and easy to maintain. These tiles are usually red in color and 6” x 6” in size with a ½” thickness. Quarry tile is often installed in foodservice areas.
Composition: Made from a mixture of clays that are fired at high temperatures (approximately 2200 degrees).
Maintenance Characteristics: Quarry tile can be finished with standard floor care products although this is not generally advised in foodservice or other “production areas”. If installed in hallways, stairwells or other non-production areas, Eccothane™ can be used with great success on these floors. Clean with neutral detergent or an all-purpose cleaner.
Glazed Ceramic
Overview and General Characteristics: Glazing ceramic tile creates a durable surface that is easy to clean, resists stains and scratches, doesn’t fade and is slip-resistant.
Composition: Identical to unglazed except a liquid glass is applied to the tile at very high temperatures. This creates a hard, non-porous surface.
Maintenance Characteristics: Glazed ceramic tile will NOT hold floor finish. The surface is too smooth for proper floor finish adhesion to occur. Clean with neutral detergent or all-purpose cleaner.
Brick Pavers (Paving Tile)
Overview and General Characteristics: Similar to quarry tile but larger in size and thickness.
Composition: Similar to quarry tile.
Maintenance Characteristics: Similar to quarry tile.
Mexican Tile (Saltillo)
Overview and General Characteristics: Saltillo tiles are natural clay tiles, hand-made in Mexico. Similar to terracotta tiles, saltillo tiles are rustic by design. The beauty and character of each tile comes from variations in size, color and texture. It is extremely popular in Mexico and throughout the Southwestern United States.
Composition: Unprocessed clay.
Maintenance Characteristics: The high alkalinity and porous nature of this tile necessitates sealing and/or finishing. Stonethane or Eccothane™ are good options. Clean with neutral detergent.
Concrete
Overview and General Characteristics: Concrete is universally used for commercial building slabs. Most are covered with another flooring material such as tile, carpeting or wood. Concrete floors that are not covered with another material are gaining popularity in retail stores and other commercial buildings since it provides a low cost yet highly durable flooring surface.
Composition: Approximately 10 - 15% portland cement, 40% stone aggregate, 25% sand aggregate, 15 - 20% water and 5 - 8% air.
Maintenance Characteristics: Concrete can be tricky to finish with acrylic-based coatings. High alkalinity, high moisture, grease and oils, and unknown curing compounds and sealants can make finishing difficult. Floors with a history of accepting acrylic floor finishes can generally be finished with any Essential coating.
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Thursday
Product Review: Hoover SteamVac All Terrain F7452900
There's a lot to like about the Hoover SteamVac All Terrain F7452900. Among its chief attributes is the ability to clean carpets and hardwood floors with equal effectiveness.
The Hoover SteamVac All Terrain brings together all the elements missing from previous models. It now has heated cleaning, automatically mixed detergent and an automatic rinse feature. Thanks to a hard floor package, this model can tackle wood, tile, linoleum and other bare floor surfaces. Soft, rubberized wheels help protect hardwood floors, and edge cleaners allow the SteamVac All Terrain to clean those hard-to-reach areas near baseboards or under cabinets. An 8-foot attachment hose and removable tool caddy round out the convenient features.
We like the attention to detail, which certainly makes operation easier for the average user. This model has a 30-foot power cord and a carry handle that makes it a simple task to reposition the cleaner. The main cleaning head has a series of five spinning brushes. Each brush can be removed and cleaned, and this is necessary, as the brushes may get clogged with loose carpet fibers, pet hair or other debris. The SteamVac All Terrain F7452900 has a 13-inch transparent nozzle to extract liquid from carpets. This nozzle snaps off for easy cleaning, and one should plan on cleaning it with each use because any debris that clogs this nozzle will decrease its suction. When properly maintained, the SteamVac All Terrain has plenty of suction, thanks in part to a 12-amp motor and split nozzle design. The nozzle has dual suction coming from each side of the nozzle, which gives it equalized suction all the way across.
Unlike previous models, the SteamVac F7452900 applies heat to floors to power clean particularly dirty areas. However, it's important to note the SteamVac does not actually produce or use steam in the cleaning process. It does have an auto-rinse feature, and this is a nice addition because it applies a clean water rinse to carpets and hard floors. This reduces the amount of detergent residue left behind. We tested the SteamVac All Terrain on a variety of carpet piles, as well as hard surfaces, and we were impressed with its cleaning performance. We like the fingertip controls for their placement and ease of use. This unit has onboard tools, including an upholstery tool with spinning brushes, and a hard floor hand tool with a cleaning pad. The SteamVac All Terrain F7452900 is a versatile, powerful carpet cleaner that makes a useful addition to one's floor care repertoire.
Pros: Effective and powerful carpet cleaner, lots of extras
Cons: Does not actually use steam during the cleaning process
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The Hoover SteamVac All Terrain brings together all the elements missing from previous models. It now has heated cleaning, automatically mixed detergent and an automatic rinse feature. Thanks to a hard floor package, this model can tackle wood, tile, linoleum and other bare floor surfaces. Soft, rubberized wheels help protect hardwood floors, and edge cleaners allow the SteamVac All Terrain to clean those hard-to-reach areas near baseboards or under cabinets. An 8-foot attachment hose and removable tool caddy round out the convenient features.
We like the attention to detail, which certainly makes operation easier for the average user. This model has a 30-foot power cord and a carry handle that makes it a simple task to reposition the cleaner. The main cleaning head has a series of five spinning brushes. Each brush can be removed and cleaned, and this is necessary, as the brushes may get clogged with loose carpet fibers, pet hair or other debris. The SteamVac All Terrain F7452900 has a 13-inch transparent nozzle to extract liquid from carpets. This nozzle snaps off for easy cleaning, and one should plan on cleaning it with each use because any debris that clogs this nozzle will decrease its suction. When properly maintained, the SteamVac All Terrain has plenty of suction, thanks in part to a 12-amp motor and split nozzle design. The nozzle has dual suction coming from each side of the nozzle, which gives it equalized suction all the way across.
Unlike previous models, the SteamVac F7452900 applies heat to floors to power clean particularly dirty areas. However, it's important to note the SteamVac does not actually produce or use steam in the cleaning process. It does have an auto-rinse feature, and this is a nice addition because it applies a clean water rinse to carpets and hard floors. This reduces the amount of detergent residue left behind. We tested the SteamVac All Terrain on a variety of carpet piles, as well as hard surfaces, and we were impressed with its cleaning performance. We like the fingertip controls for their placement and ease of use. This unit has onboard tools, including an upholstery tool with spinning brushes, and a hard floor hand tool with a cleaning pad. The SteamVac All Terrain F7452900 is a versatile, powerful carpet cleaner that makes a useful addition to one's floor care repertoire.
Pros: Effective and powerful carpet cleaner, lots of extras
Cons: Does not actually use steam during the cleaning process
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Wednesday
Remove Bleach Spots from Carpet
We thought this was a great little tip on how to remove bleach spots from your carpet!
Spills happen during the daily laundry dash, especially when kids get into the washing machine action. And bleach, that must-have for truly white whites, makes for a fierce stain. You can, however, banish such blights from your carpet if you act quickly.
1. Wear rubber or latex gloves. Blot the excess bleach with a white absorbent cloth or paper towel.
2. Blot-rinse with water.
3. Gently blot detergent solution of 1/4 tsp. mild dishwashing liquid and 1 cup (8 fl oz/250 ml) warm water onto the stain, using a clean cloth or paper towel. Work from the stain's outside edge to the center.
4. Let the detergent sit for at least 5 minutes.
5. Repeat blotting with a clean white cloth until no more of the bleach transfers to the cloth and the bleach smell is nearly gone.
6. Rinse thoroughly with cold water.
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Spills happen during the daily laundry dash, especially when kids get into the washing machine action. And bleach, that must-have for truly white whites, makes for a fierce stain. You can, however, banish such blights from your carpet if you act quickly.
1. Wear rubber or latex gloves. Blot the excess bleach with a white absorbent cloth or paper towel.
2. Blot-rinse with water.
3. Gently blot detergent solution of 1/4 tsp. mild dishwashing liquid and 1 cup (8 fl oz/250 ml) warm water onto the stain, using a clean cloth or paper towel. Work from the stain's outside edge to the center.
4. Let the detergent sit for at least 5 minutes.
5. Repeat blotting with a clean white cloth until no more of the bleach transfers to the cloth and the bleach smell is nearly gone.
6. Rinse thoroughly with cold water.
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Deodorizing Carpets
Carpet Odor Control Tips
Carpets are a wonderful addition to the comfort and appearance of your home but they attract dirt and odors like magnets.
You can clean up the surface appearance of the carpet with a quick superficial sweeping with a broom, or a carpet sweeper or dragging out the heavy-duty vacuum with the 30 foot cord and shoving it around on the carpets for an hour. You'll wind up with a carpet that looks cared for - maybe even looks almost new, but still does not smell to good.
Nobody wants to replace carpet that looks perfectly good, has no worn spots or holes, isn't faded. But what in the world do you do if you can't remove the odors that you smell every time you walk into the room?
If the carpeting has been overly dampened, or is in a high humidity environment, or was poorly dried after shampooing, mildew or mold is probably your problem with smell.
If this is the case, you can use a special deodorizing solution available in the grocery store or try using plain water mixed with 20% plain white vinegar. Shampoo the carpets again, dry them thoroughly. (open windows, doors, and use a fan if necessary to remove any water remaining and your carpets will smell fresh and clean when dried.
Deodorizing Smoke Odors From Carpets
First of all, if someone is smoking inside the house, encourage them to smoke outside - You cannot keep your carpet deodorized and odor control wont help if the source continues the infiltration.
* Buy a large box of Arm and Hammer Baking Soda.
* Empty it into a large shaker jar, like the kind you use for shaking out ground Parmesan cheese.
* Using a liberal hand, walk around your carpet shaking the baking soda onto the carpet.
* With a corn straw broom, brush the baking soda into the nap of the carpeting making sure it gets into the fibers.
* Leave on overnight.
* In the morning, give the carpet a deep vacuuming, going over it several times to pick up as much of the baking soda as possible.
Deodorizing Carpets Due to Cat, Dog And Puppy Urine
Oh, oh! You open the front door to your home one evening and the smell hits you square in the face.
Those animals you love, the dogs, the cats, kittens, puppies, are little poop and pee machines! Even though you've picked up the waste - when you saw it - the memory lingers on. And wet urine stains often sink right in without being discovered at all, unless they leave a stain and/or begin to stink! You may try the above simple fix with baking soda for deodorizing the carpet, but - rest assured - that is not going to do the job.
Here are serious odor control tips to help you.
* Sprinkle the carpet generously with baking soda, and brush in. Allow to set for a few hours, overnight if possible.
* Then vacuum thoroughly and get ready to give the carpet a good shampooing with a steam cleaner.
* You will not be able to vacuum out all of the baking soda and that's okay.
* The residue will mix with the water in the cleaning solution and help sweeten and remove the odor.
* Either use the cleaning solution that is recommended for your particular brand of steam carpet cleaner, or buy one that is compatible off the shelf; look for one that specifically states it has odor removing properties.
* Note that you should not use any detergent/soap when steam cleaning. The soap residue is impossible to remove and will end up attracting more dirt.
* Follow manufacturer's recommended instructions for steam cleaning your carpet and allow to dry thoroughly before vacuuming.
You'll be pleased at the freshness of your home once the job is done and you are finished deodorizing your carpet!
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Carpets are a wonderful addition to the comfort and appearance of your home but they attract dirt and odors like magnets.
You can clean up the surface appearance of the carpet with a quick superficial sweeping with a broom, or a carpet sweeper or dragging out the heavy-duty vacuum with the 30 foot cord and shoving it around on the carpets for an hour. You'll wind up with a carpet that looks cared for - maybe even looks almost new, but still does not smell to good.
Nobody wants to replace carpet that looks perfectly good, has no worn spots or holes, isn't faded. But what in the world do you do if you can't remove the odors that you smell every time you walk into the room?
If the carpeting has been overly dampened, or is in a high humidity environment, or was poorly dried after shampooing, mildew or mold is probably your problem with smell.
If this is the case, you can use a special deodorizing solution available in the grocery store or try using plain water mixed with 20% plain white vinegar. Shampoo the carpets again, dry them thoroughly. (open windows, doors, and use a fan if necessary to remove any water remaining and your carpets will smell fresh and clean when dried.
Deodorizing Smoke Odors From Carpets
First of all, if someone is smoking inside the house, encourage them to smoke outside - You cannot keep your carpet deodorized and odor control wont help if the source continues the infiltration.
* Buy a large box of Arm and Hammer Baking Soda.
* Empty it into a large shaker jar, like the kind you use for shaking out ground Parmesan cheese.
* Using a liberal hand, walk around your carpet shaking the baking soda onto the carpet.
* With a corn straw broom, brush the baking soda into the nap of the carpeting making sure it gets into the fibers.
* Leave on overnight.
* In the morning, give the carpet a deep vacuuming, going over it several times to pick up as much of the baking soda as possible.
Deodorizing Carpets Due to Cat, Dog And Puppy Urine
Oh, oh! You open the front door to your home one evening and the smell hits you square in the face.
Those animals you love, the dogs, the cats, kittens, puppies, are little poop and pee machines! Even though you've picked up the waste - when you saw it - the memory lingers on. And wet urine stains often sink right in without being discovered at all, unless they leave a stain and/or begin to stink! You may try the above simple fix with baking soda for deodorizing the carpet, but - rest assured - that is not going to do the job.
Here are serious odor control tips to help you.
* Sprinkle the carpet generously with baking soda, and brush in. Allow to set for a few hours, overnight if possible.
* Then vacuum thoroughly and get ready to give the carpet a good shampooing with a steam cleaner.
* You will not be able to vacuum out all of the baking soda and that's okay.
* The residue will mix with the water in the cleaning solution and help sweeten and remove the odor.
* Either use the cleaning solution that is recommended for your particular brand of steam carpet cleaner, or buy one that is compatible off the shelf; look for one that specifically states it has odor removing properties.
* Note that you should not use any detergent/soap when steam cleaning. The soap residue is impossible to remove and will end up attracting more dirt.
* Follow manufacturer's recommended instructions for steam cleaning your carpet and allow to dry thoroughly before vacuuming.
You'll be pleased at the freshness of your home once the job is done and you are finished deodorizing your carpet!
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Tuesday
Taking Care of your Tile
Ever wonder how to take care of your tile? We found some great tips from the "World Floor Covering Association". Check it out!
Ceramic tile is beautiful, durable, practical and an elegant addition to any home. Are you picturing it in your home?
It also offers a seemingly endless variety of style options – hundreds of textures, patterns and glazings in numerous sizes.
But if you are about to make this flooring a solution for the way you live, take care. Take care of your investment and it will reward you and your home for many, many years to come.
Plus, knowing what’s expected of you regarding flooring upkeep can be a determining factor in the type of ceramic tile you purchase.
That’s why we put this section together for you. It’s about the care, considerations and cautions of maintaining a ceramic tile floor. Maybe your floor.
So check over the following advice and be a little smarter about smart and stylish ceramic tile.
Sweep but don’t “beat” ceramic tile.
It’s important to sweep a tile floor regularly. Dirt can adhere to the surface of tile, particularly styles with a textured surface.
Regular sweeping loosens and removes most of this dirt. So keep on sweeping.
Don’t forget those labor saving devices. Feel free to use a vacuum cleaner to sweep, but be sure to use one without a beater bar to avoid dulling and scratching the tiles.
However, the attachments that accompany vacuum cleaners are useful to collect dirt along edges or in between tiles.
Keep dirt in its place.
Be sure to use walk-off mats to minimize and contain dirt being tracked in at entryways. And shake them often, homeowner.
This reduces the amount of dirt being tracked across the tile floor, and reduces the wear to the finished surface.
Cleaning tips that really shine.
Ceramic tile floors should be damp-mopped regularly using the manufacturer’s recommended grout and tile cleaners.
For heavier soil, you can spot clean the floor with a sponge or clean cloth using the recommended cleaners.
Rinse well and wipe dry for more shine.
Textured tiles may require mild scrubbing with a soft brush or electric polisher/scrubber.
After cleaning with a mild detergent rinse thoroughly with clean, warm water to help remove any leftover residue.
If needed wipe dry with a clean towel to remove any film.
For soft water situations you may need to use an all-purpose cleaner.
Apply to the floor, let stand for 3 - 5 minutes, lightly scrub with a sponge, rinse well and you’re home free – dirt free too.
For heavier cleaning tasks there are cleaning products available from your local grocery store that can be used to remove soap scum, hard water deposits, and mildew stains.
You’ll want to consult the cleaning product’s instructions to make sure the product is compatible with your type of tile.
After cleaning, rinse well and wipe dry for optimum shine. And maximum pride.
No-Nos for those in the know.
Avoid using steel wool, scouring powders, or other abrasives that can scratch the finish of the tile.
Don’t use bleach or ammonia based cleaners, as these products can discolor your grout if used too often.
Also, do not clean glazed tile with oil-based cleaners.
Be fast on your feet. Try to clean up spills as quickly as possible so that the grout or tile doesn’t become stained.
While ceramic tile is considered very durable, it’s not indestructible and may crack or chip under extreme force.
Take the proper precautions when moving heavy objects across your tile floor. Get a small army to help you move that grand piano.
Cover furniture and table legs with protectors to guard your floor against damage.
Keep in mind that if a repair is necessary in the future, the replacement product may be a slightly different dye lot and/or texture than the initial installation.
However, the good news is that, with time and usage, the repair will blend in with the original product.
ceramic tile grout
Final advice: do caulk and consider sealing.
Once the tile has been laid and grouted, it’s your responsibility to maintain areas exposed to water by caulking.
Caulking will prevent expensive subsurface damage, as well as keep the tiled areas looking their best.
Depending on your lifestyle, sealing new tile and grout may be an option.
After the installation process is complete and the grout has had ample time to cure, sealing the grout and tile can provide protection from dirt and spills by slowing down the staining process.
Today there are also innovative grout colorants you should be aware of.
These products can transform the original color of grout and in some cases can act as a form of sealant. Please be aware that non-epoxy grout joints should be treated with a silicone sealer.
Regular care and maintenance will keep your ceramic tile looking new for years to come, and will keep your home a showcase for family and friends.
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Ceramic tile is beautiful, durable, practical and an elegant addition to any home. Are you picturing it in your home?
It also offers a seemingly endless variety of style options – hundreds of textures, patterns and glazings in numerous sizes.
But if you are about to make this flooring a solution for the way you live, take care. Take care of your investment and it will reward you and your home for many, many years to come.
Plus, knowing what’s expected of you regarding flooring upkeep can be a determining factor in the type of ceramic tile you purchase.
That’s why we put this section together for you. It’s about the care, considerations and cautions of maintaining a ceramic tile floor. Maybe your floor.
So check over the following advice and be a little smarter about smart and stylish ceramic tile.
Sweep but don’t “beat” ceramic tile.
It’s important to sweep a tile floor regularly. Dirt can adhere to the surface of tile, particularly styles with a textured surface.
Regular sweeping loosens and removes most of this dirt. So keep on sweeping.
Don’t forget those labor saving devices. Feel free to use a vacuum cleaner to sweep, but be sure to use one without a beater bar to avoid dulling and scratching the tiles.
However, the attachments that accompany vacuum cleaners are useful to collect dirt along edges or in between tiles.
Keep dirt in its place.
Be sure to use walk-off mats to minimize and contain dirt being tracked in at entryways. And shake them often, homeowner.
This reduces the amount of dirt being tracked across the tile floor, and reduces the wear to the finished surface.
Cleaning tips that really shine.
Ceramic tile floors should be damp-mopped regularly using the manufacturer’s recommended grout and tile cleaners.
For heavier soil, you can spot clean the floor with a sponge or clean cloth using the recommended cleaners.
Rinse well and wipe dry for more shine.
Textured tiles may require mild scrubbing with a soft brush or electric polisher/scrubber.
After cleaning with a mild detergent rinse thoroughly with clean, warm water to help remove any leftover residue.
If needed wipe dry with a clean towel to remove any film.
For soft water situations you may need to use an all-purpose cleaner.
Apply to the floor, let stand for 3 - 5 minutes, lightly scrub with a sponge, rinse well and you’re home free – dirt free too.
For heavier cleaning tasks there are cleaning products available from your local grocery store that can be used to remove soap scum, hard water deposits, and mildew stains.
You’ll want to consult the cleaning product’s instructions to make sure the product is compatible with your type of tile.
After cleaning, rinse well and wipe dry for optimum shine. And maximum pride.
No-Nos for those in the know.
Avoid using steel wool, scouring powders, or other abrasives that can scratch the finish of the tile.
Don’t use bleach or ammonia based cleaners, as these products can discolor your grout if used too often.
Also, do not clean glazed tile with oil-based cleaners.
Be fast on your feet. Try to clean up spills as quickly as possible so that the grout or tile doesn’t become stained.
While ceramic tile is considered very durable, it’s not indestructible and may crack or chip under extreme force.
Take the proper precautions when moving heavy objects across your tile floor. Get a small army to help you move that grand piano.
Cover furniture and table legs with protectors to guard your floor against damage.
Keep in mind that if a repair is necessary in the future, the replacement product may be a slightly different dye lot and/or texture than the initial installation.
However, the good news is that, with time and usage, the repair will blend in with the original product.
ceramic tile grout
Final advice: do caulk and consider sealing.
Once the tile has been laid and grouted, it’s your responsibility to maintain areas exposed to water by caulking.
Caulking will prevent expensive subsurface damage, as well as keep the tiled areas looking their best.
Depending on your lifestyle, sealing new tile and grout may be an option.
After the installation process is complete and the grout has had ample time to cure, sealing the grout and tile can provide protection from dirt and spills by slowing down the staining process.
Today there are also innovative grout colorants you should be aware of.
These products can transform the original color of grout and in some cases can act as a form of sealant. Please be aware that non-epoxy grout joints should be treated with a silicone sealer.
Regular care and maintenance will keep your ceramic tile looking new for years to come, and will keep your home a showcase for family and friends.
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Monday
Making Your Carpet Look New Again
Do your carpets look old and run down, even after shampooing and cleaning...we found a few tips below to help your carpet shine.
Making Your Carpet Look New Again
Remember when the carpet in your living room or bedroom was new? Remember how you admired it, and even invited your friends to admire it with you? Since then, it's no doubt taken quite a beating. Cigarettes have burned it and kids have run over it, tracking in mud and snagging it. The dog or cat has dirtied it up, and probably everyone in the family has spilled a drink on it a time or two. Unfortunately, replacing that carpet (and sometimes even a rug) can cost a lot of money. But what can you do, then, to bring back some of your carpet or rug's former glory?
Believe it or not, plenty! There are things you can do to fix those damaged spots. Let's talk about just a few of them.
1) Dropping cigarette or cigar ashes or stubs onto the carpet can be devastating. Once they touch, if you don't pick them up fast, they can cause permanent scarring. If you have a spot on your carpet that was once the victim of such an incident, take a look at it. As long as the burn did not go all the way through, you can get rid of the burnt spot by simply cutting it off with a pair of scissors. If, however, the burn is a bit too severe for this, measure how big the spot is. Now find some unneeded carpet from the same lot. For instance, maybe you've carpeted inside your closet with the same carpet. Cut enough for the spot, plus an extra half inch or so. Now you can simply cut out the burnt spot and replace it with the bit you took from the closet carpet. Remember, it's important to have a tight fit so that nobody will be able to tell that there is a hole there. Use carpet glue on the bottom of the plug, and then set something heavy on top of it overnight. If you've done this right, the formerly-burnt spot will look good as noon come morning.
2) Another common carpet problem is carpet fuzziness. This happens as the carpet's surface begins to get worn down and the rug fibers break. Also, as more and more grit and grime gets embedded, it speeds along the fuzz syndrome. over time, the carpet will lose many of its fibers. Much of the grime can be cleaned out with a to-quality vacuum. Then with a pair of scissors, you can get often even out the uneven rug fibers that normally accompany "the fuzzies."
3) Snagging is another problem that makes many carpets look old and worn. The most common causes for snagging are sliding large items across the floor rather than lifting them, as well as from scuffing from shoes and animal claws. You can easily correct snags with a pair of sharp scissors. Unfortunately, most people make the mistake of trying to pull on the thread, but this will only cause a run in the carpet. Remember: scissors not fingers.
4) If your carpet is stained by spills, remember that time is of the essence. Clean it immediately. Start by dabbing the stain gently with a wet sponge;; do not rub the stain. Now find something with a dull edge and scrape up any excess soil. After you've done all you can, use a commercial-strength carpet and rug cleaner. Test it first on an unseen spot (such as the carpet in your closet). If it does not cause discoloration, it's safe to use. Now dab some of it onto a dry cloth, and apply it to the stain. Use a gentle swiping motion, not too brisk. If the stain is still not gone, contact a professional carpet cleaner.
You can read the entire article from ehomeimprovement.org here
Making Your Carpet Look New Again
Remember when the carpet in your living room or bedroom was new? Remember how you admired it, and even invited your friends to admire it with you? Since then, it's no doubt taken quite a beating. Cigarettes have burned it and kids have run over it, tracking in mud and snagging it. The dog or cat has dirtied it up, and probably everyone in the family has spilled a drink on it a time or two. Unfortunately, replacing that carpet (and sometimes even a rug) can cost a lot of money. But what can you do, then, to bring back some of your carpet or rug's former glory?
Believe it or not, plenty! There are things you can do to fix those damaged spots. Let's talk about just a few of them.
1) Dropping cigarette or cigar ashes or stubs onto the carpet can be devastating. Once they touch, if you don't pick them up fast, they can cause permanent scarring. If you have a spot on your carpet that was once the victim of such an incident, take a look at it. As long as the burn did not go all the way through, you can get rid of the burnt spot by simply cutting it off with a pair of scissors. If, however, the burn is a bit too severe for this, measure how big the spot is. Now find some unneeded carpet from the same lot. For instance, maybe you've carpeted inside your closet with the same carpet. Cut enough for the spot, plus an extra half inch or so. Now you can simply cut out the burnt spot and replace it with the bit you took from the closet carpet. Remember, it's important to have a tight fit so that nobody will be able to tell that there is a hole there. Use carpet glue on the bottom of the plug, and then set something heavy on top of it overnight. If you've done this right, the formerly-burnt spot will look good as noon come morning.
2) Another common carpet problem is carpet fuzziness. This happens as the carpet's surface begins to get worn down and the rug fibers break. Also, as more and more grit and grime gets embedded, it speeds along the fuzz syndrome. over time, the carpet will lose many of its fibers. Much of the grime can be cleaned out with a to-quality vacuum. Then with a pair of scissors, you can get often even out the uneven rug fibers that normally accompany "the fuzzies."
3) Snagging is another problem that makes many carpets look old and worn. The most common causes for snagging are sliding large items across the floor rather than lifting them, as well as from scuffing from shoes and animal claws. You can easily correct snags with a pair of sharp scissors. Unfortunately, most people make the mistake of trying to pull on the thread, but this will only cause a run in the carpet. Remember: scissors not fingers.
4) If your carpet is stained by spills, remember that time is of the essence. Clean it immediately. Start by dabbing the stain gently with a wet sponge;; do not rub the stain. Now find something with a dull edge and scrape up any excess soil. After you've done all you can, use a commercial-strength carpet and rug cleaner. Test it first on an unseen spot (such as the carpet in your closet). If it does not cause discoloration, it's safe to use. Now dab some of it onto a dry cloth, and apply it to the stain. Use a gentle swiping motion, not too brisk. If the stain is still not gone, contact a professional carpet cleaner.
You can read the entire article from ehomeimprovement.org here
Friday
Which Type of Flooring Should I Choose Part 3
Continued from "Which Type of Flooring Should I Choose Part 2?"
Before you Buy:
Before you Buy:
Before buying flooring, take detailed measurements of the room and create a scale drawing, if possible. Take these with you when you go shopping. Your flooring specialist will use this information to provide you with the most attractive and economical installation solution.
- Will the new floor have continuity with the other flooring in your home? Where does the floor fit in your overall decorating theme?
- Will you have to redecorate the whole room to match the new floor? What colors match the existing room décor? Color is a major consideration in floor selection.
- Light surfaces reflect a great deal of light while darker surfaces reflect little light, requiring more light sources.
- A room furnished in a light color scheme feels larger than darker rooms. Dark-colored flooring can make a large room feel more intimate.
- Stick with neutral shades to allow more colorful home decorating or choose bold colors for impact. Keep in mind that a light floor shows more soil than a darker floor.
- Where is the room? Does it have an outside entrance that generates traffic? Will pets or children be running or playing on it?
- Does anyone in your home have allergies? Because they harbor fewer dust mites, hard-surfaced floors, complemented with easy-to-clean rugs, are a better choice for people with allergies than wall-to-wall carpeting.
- Do you have a heated floor? Not all floor coverings are adaptable to subfloor heating.
- What’s the cost of the new floor, and how long will the floor last? Compare how long different types of flooring usually last. For example, if you are trying to decide between hardwood and laminate, remember that hardwood can be refinished but laminate cannot. Plus, when you've made the decision on what type of flooring you want, remember it will cost just the same to have a middle-grade carpet installed as it would to have the best quality carpet installed.
- What care will be involved in maintaining the floor? Will it be easy to keep clean?
- Can the old floor be refinished? Some existing hardwood floors can be refinished. If you like the look of wood, explore this option.
- Can you install it yourself? Are you able to recognize and repair inadequate subflooring and underlayment? What is the amount of preparation required? Are you able to remove and dispose of old flooring materials? Remember that some old resilient floors contain asbestos and require removal by a professional.
Wednesday
Which Type of Flooring Should I Choose Part 2
Continued from article "Which Type of Flooring Should I Choose Part 1"
Where is the room located?
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Where is the room located?
Before you make your purchase, do a little research. Each type of flooring requires the proper substrate to work, therefore some floors are not recommended for all areas of the home.
Is the existing floor above grade (suspended), on grade or below grade? (see diagram)
- Basements are especially susceptible to ground moisture. Both grade level and below grade level floors have potential moisture concerns that need to be addressed.
- Make sure that you buy a flooring material suited to the grade level where the floor is to be installed. A flooring sales specialist can tell you if the floor you like will work.
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Thursday
Which Type of Flooring Should I Choose Part 1
This article contains a lot of information about what type of flooring option may be best for your home!
Which Room Will it Be In
Each room in the house serves specific functions that require you to think about function as well as fashion.
Kitchens
* High traffic and dirt from the outside entry door.
* Spills are common from cooking, so floors must be easy to clean.
* Non-slip flooring is necessary for safety purposes.
Possible Solutions:
* Vinyl is a good choice for kitchen floors. In the event of a dropped glass or dish, a resilient floor like vinyl has more bounce and may prevent breakage. Remember, a deeply textured pattern may be harder to clean.
* Tile, laminate and wood are great kitchen floor alternatives. Rugs and mats can soften a harder material such as tile.
Bathroom
* Waterproof flooring is a must for those sink, toilet and bathtub overflows.
* Washable flooring is important for ease of cleaning.
* Non-slip flooring is necessary for safety purposes.
Possible Solutions:
* Vinyl has traditionally been the floor of choice for baths.
* Ceramic tile is gaining rapidly in popularity.
* Newer versions of laminate and wood products can be adapted to bathrooms even with excessive moisture. Make sure any rugs or mats are non-slip.
Living Room
* Focal point and centerpiece of home furnishings in most homes.
* Function varies from family room to formal receiving room.
* Choose flooring to match the room’s function and décor.
Possible Solutions:
* Carpet offers fibers and styles that accommodate informal or formal use.
* Hardwood also provides an attractive, durable option, especially with the addition of area rugs.
Dining Room
* Wear-resistant flooring is a must if the floor is used regularly at mealtime.
* Stain-resistant floors are necessary for any area prone to food spills.
Possible Solutions:
* Carpet is an option, but light colors tend to show stains more and may not be the best choice.
* Wood, laminate or tile work well in dining rooms.
Bedroom
* Floors are usually overshadowed by the bed and coordinating fabrics.
* Traffic is less of a problem here than in other rooms, so stains and wear should be minimal.
* Consider a neutral flooring that adapts to frequent décor changes. Too many bright colors can be overpowering.
Possible Solutions:
* Carpet is traditionally used in bedrooms.
* Wood or laminate floors are good alternatives, especially if you add decorative rugs.
Hallways and Stairs
* Steady traffic brings dirt and moisture, especially to entry halls and mudrooms.
* Stains and wear are more visible.
* Look for a sturdy material that coordinates with the rest of the flooring in the house.
* Entry halls are the first part of your home a guest sees, so use this area to make a bold statement.
Possible Solutions:
* Inlaid patterns of wood parquet or ceramic tile can be dramatic and still handle traffic.
* Laminate flooring is a good alternative, especially if you add non-slip decorative rugs.
You Can Read the Entire Article Here
Which Room Will it Be In
Each room in the house serves specific functions that require you to think about function as well as fashion.
Kitchens
* High traffic and dirt from the outside entry door.
* Spills are common from cooking, so floors must be easy to clean.
* Non-slip flooring is necessary for safety purposes.
Possible Solutions:
* Vinyl is a good choice for kitchen floors. In the event of a dropped glass or dish, a resilient floor like vinyl has more bounce and may prevent breakage. Remember, a deeply textured pattern may be harder to clean.
* Tile, laminate and wood are great kitchen floor alternatives. Rugs and mats can soften a harder material such as tile.
Bathroom
* Waterproof flooring is a must for those sink, toilet and bathtub overflows.
* Washable flooring is important for ease of cleaning.
* Non-slip flooring is necessary for safety purposes.
Possible Solutions:
* Vinyl has traditionally been the floor of choice for baths.
* Ceramic tile is gaining rapidly in popularity.
* Newer versions of laminate and wood products can be adapted to bathrooms even with excessive moisture. Make sure any rugs or mats are non-slip.
Living Room
* Focal point and centerpiece of home furnishings in most homes.
* Function varies from family room to formal receiving room.
* Choose flooring to match the room’s function and décor.
Possible Solutions:
* Carpet offers fibers and styles that accommodate informal or formal use.
* Hardwood also provides an attractive, durable option, especially with the addition of area rugs.
Dining Room
* Wear-resistant flooring is a must if the floor is used regularly at mealtime.
* Stain-resistant floors are necessary for any area prone to food spills.
Possible Solutions:
* Carpet is an option, but light colors tend to show stains more and may not be the best choice.
* Wood, laminate or tile work well in dining rooms.
Bedroom
* Floors are usually overshadowed by the bed and coordinating fabrics.
* Traffic is less of a problem here than in other rooms, so stains and wear should be minimal.
* Consider a neutral flooring that adapts to frequent décor changes. Too many bright colors can be overpowering.
Possible Solutions:
* Carpet is traditionally used in bedrooms.
* Wood or laminate floors are good alternatives, especially if you add decorative rugs.
Hallways and Stairs
* Steady traffic brings dirt and moisture, especially to entry halls and mudrooms.
* Stains and wear are more visible.
* Look for a sturdy material that coordinates with the rest of the flooring in the house.
* Entry halls are the first part of your home a guest sees, so use this area to make a bold statement.
Possible Solutions:
* Inlaid patterns of wood parquet or ceramic tile can be dramatic and still handle traffic.
* Laminate flooring is a good alternative, especially if you add non-slip decorative rugs.
You Can Read the Entire Article Here
Tuesday
How to Clean Floors
Even though we already have many floor cleaning articles, we were intrigued with the tips below and wanted to share with our readers!
Floor Cleaning Tips – How to Clean Floors Clean and Beautiful
Hardwood, tile, stone or other hard-surfaced floors can add much value to your home, and their low-maintenance is appealing to many people. Take these few simple tips to heart, and your floor will stay clean and beautiful for years to come.
Floor Cleaning Tip #1 – Vinegar Brings Floors Back to Life
If your floor is seemingly dull or listless, use a solution of 3 cups of vinegar to half-gallon of warm water for a quick and easy mop towards renewing your floor. The only exception to this is a marble floor, you should never use vinegar on marble floors. Apply the vinegar solution to the floor with your wet mop, and allow to dry. It will make your floor sparkle once again and bring it back to life.
Floor Cleaning Tip #2 – Use a Squeegee to Clean your Ceramic Tile
Ceramic tile floors are beautiful and functional. They have a tendency, however, to dull over time. This can be particularly unattractive for more polished tiles in bathrooms. The trick to keeping your ceramic tile shining is a squeegee as used for cleaning windows. Use your wet mop to spread a warm, soapy solution on the floor. Put the squeegee on an extended pole to save your back. Then draw the squeegee across the floor, removing the soapy water and leaving a clean floor. After each stroke, wipe the squeegee with a dry towel, and continue.
Floor Cleaning Tip #3 – Iron off Wax
When candle wax drips on your hard floor, it can seem impossible to get every last bit. However, it really isn’t that difficult. If the wax is still wet, use an ice cube to cool and harden it. Then use a credit card, plastic spatula, or dull knife to remove the wax. Finally, spread at least a dozen layers of paper towel over the affected area and run a warm iron over the towels. The wax will soften and seep into the towels. If the paper towels saturate through, be sure to change them to prevent damage to your iron.
Floor Cleaning Tip #4 – Do Away with Hairspray
Hairspray will quickly build up on your hard floor and dull the finish. And because of its inherent sticky qualities, normal soapy floor cleaning solutions don’t tend to cut through the build-up. Instead, use a clean cloth or sponge and ammonia to remove the hairspray. Be sure the area is well-ventilated. Never use ammonia on a marble floor; hairspray is just as damaging for marble floors, so avoid the hairspray in the vicinity of marble altogether. To clean marble floors, use plain water or a specially prepared solution specifically designed for cleaning marble.
This article can be found at Mrs. Clean USA
Floor Cleaning Tips – How to Clean Floors Clean and Beautiful
Hardwood, tile, stone or other hard-surfaced floors can add much value to your home, and their low-maintenance is appealing to many people. Take these few simple tips to heart, and your floor will stay clean and beautiful for years to come.
Floor Cleaning Tip #1 – Vinegar Brings Floors Back to Life
If your floor is seemingly dull or listless, use a solution of 3 cups of vinegar to half-gallon of warm water for a quick and easy mop towards renewing your floor. The only exception to this is a marble floor, you should never use vinegar on marble floors. Apply the vinegar solution to the floor with your wet mop, and allow to dry. It will make your floor sparkle once again and bring it back to life.
Floor Cleaning Tip #2 – Use a Squeegee to Clean your Ceramic Tile
Ceramic tile floors are beautiful and functional. They have a tendency, however, to dull over time. This can be particularly unattractive for more polished tiles in bathrooms. The trick to keeping your ceramic tile shining is a squeegee as used for cleaning windows. Use your wet mop to spread a warm, soapy solution on the floor. Put the squeegee on an extended pole to save your back. Then draw the squeegee across the floor, removing the soapy water and leaving a clean floor. After each stroke, wipe the squeegee with a dry towel, and continue.
Floor Cleaning Tip #3 – Iron off Wax
When candle wax drips on your hard floor, it can seem impossible to get every last bit. However, it really isn’t that difficult. If the wax is still wet, use an ice cube to cool and harden it. Then use a credit card, plastic spatula, or dull knife to remove the wax. Finally, spread at least a dozen layers of paper towel over the affected area and run a warm iron over the towels. The wax will soften and seep into the towels. If the paper towels saturate through, be sure to change them to prevent damage to your iron.
Floor Cleaning Tip #4 – Do Away with Hairspray
Hairspray will quickly build up on your hard floor and dull the finish. And because of its inherent sticky qualities, normal soapy floor cleaning solutions don’t tend to cut through the build-up. Instead, use a clean cloth or sponge and ammonia to remove the hairspray. Be sure the area is well-ventilated. Never use ammonia on a marble floor; hairspray is just as damaging for marble floors, so avoid the hairspray in the vicinity of marble altogether. To clean marble floors, use plain water or a specially prepared solution specifically designed for cleaning marble.
This article can be found at Mrs. Clean USA
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