Tile & Grout
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Preventing Bathroom Mold & Mildew
- June 1, 2016
- Posted by: GK's Custom Polishing, Inc.
- Category: Commercial, Hard Surface Maintenance, Tile & Grout
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Fighting mold and mildew in your bathroom can be a constant struggle. Constant moisture caused by your shower or bath makes mold almost impossible to prevent entirely. Once spread around your bathroom, it can be very difficult to clean. Having a strategy in place for minimizing moisture is key for keeping your bathroom clean. Here
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What Causes Floor Discoloration?
- May 10, 2016
- Posted by: GK's Custom Polishing, Inc.
- Category: Commercial, Concrete, Hard Surface Maintenance, Natural Stone, Tile & Grout
Even if your custodial staff has a strict cleaning schedule, you may notice the finish on your floors beginning to become yellow or darker in color. One of the most widespread issues we see in commercial flooring is discoloration in a sealer or finish on a floor. While this is most common in floors with
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Different Types of Cleaners
- January 26, 2016
- Posted by: GK's Custom Polishing, Inc.
- Category: Hard Surface Maintenance, Natural Stone, Tile & Grout
Choosing the right type of cleaner for your hard surface is dependent on the type of surface you are cleaning and the type of dirt you are trying to remove. Depending on these two factors, the cleaner you will be using will be neutral, high alkaline (basic) or acidic. The information below describes each type
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Cleaning Options for Cleaning & Sealing Public Restrooms
- December 29, 2015
- Posted by: GK's Custom Polishing, Inc.
- Category: Commercial, Hard Surface Maintenance, Tile & Grout
When managing a commercial facility, keeping your public restrooms clean can be a big challenge. Even with a regular cleaning schedule, your bathroom floors can become filthy and hard to maintain over time. This is why professional cleaning and sealing is one of the best ways to keep your bathrooms clean for your customers. There
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Tips For Keeping Your Bathroom Clean
- November 17, 2015
- Posted by: GK's Custom Polishing, Inc.
- Category: Hard Surface Maintenance, Natural Stone, Tile & Grout
Keeping your bathroom clean can seem like a daunting task to some. With the hustle and bustle of everyday life, few of us have the time to give their bathroom a deep cleaning. No matter how busy life gets, there are things you can do every day to keep your bathroom clean. Spending about 5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Commercial Hard Surface Care
- July 31, 2015
- Posted by: GK's Custom Polishing, Inc.
- Category: Commercial, Concrete, Hard Surface Maintenance, Natural Stone, Tile & Grout
There are several questions about natural stone and hard surface maintenance that we are commonly asked by our commercial customers. Properly maintaining your hard surfaces can be very difficult without the proper methods in place. To help our customers better train their maintenance staff, we will share some of these questions we are often asked
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What Causes Grout Discoloration?
- July 24, 2015
- Posted by: GK's Custom Polishing, Inc.
- Category: Hard Surface Maintenance, Tile & Grout
Cleaning and maintaining tile & grout is a common challenge for homeowners. We are often asked by our customers about grout staining and discoloration. What causes grout to be discolored and how can this be prevented? Well, we have an answer for you! Discoloration is when the color in your grout lines becomes faded, inconsistent
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Are you using the right cleaners for your hard surfaces?
- June 3, 2015
- Posted by: GK's Custom Polishing, Inc.
- Category: Concrete, Hard Surface Maintenance, Natural Stone, Tile & Grout
There is a lot to know when it comes to properly maintaining the hard surfaces in your home. Whether it’s the marble countertops in your kitchen or the tile in your bathroom, choosing the right type of cleaner is absolutely vital if you want to properly protect your surfaces. Choose the right type of cleaner
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Grout Restoration
- February 18, 2015
- Posted by: GK's Custom Polishing, Inc.
- Category: Hard Surface Maintenance, Tile & Grout
Grout Restoration Least to Most Aggressive Procedure – how it will affect your wallet. At Home D.I.Y. Grout Cleaning Because of its (typically) light color and porous composition, grout is prone to staining. Dirt and grime are the usual culprits, while in the kitchen, spills are more likely to blame. Soap, mold, and mildew make
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Caring for Natural Stone in Shower Areas
- February 17, 2015
- Posted by: GK's Custom Polishing, Inc.
- Category: Hard Surface Maintenance, Natural Stone, Tile & Grout
Shower Care Use appropriate cleaners for the stone surface in your shower. Never use abrasive or citrus-based cleaners. Invest in a squeegee and use on walls and shower doors after every use. Turn on the exhaust fan. Doing this will remove excess moisture from shower and bathroom area. Leave exhaust fan on after you shower
