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Choosing the Right Floor Finish
- June 15, 2016
- Posted by: GK's Custom Polishing, Inc.
- Category: Commercial, Concrete, Hard Surface Maintenance, Natural Stone
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With so many different types of floor finishes available on the market today, it can be difficult for a facility manager to know what type of floor finishes are best for their specific situation. Choosing the best floor finish is mostly dependent on the type of flooring material, foot/wheel traffic in the area and how
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How to Save Time Cleaning Your Home
- June 10, 2016
- Posted by: GK's Custom Polishing, Inc.
- Category: Hard Surface Maintenance, Natural Stone
With the hustle and bustle of daily life, it is hard to find the time to get all of your household chores done. With time in such short supply, any way you can save time when cleaning your home can be very helpful. Not only can these cleaning tips save you time, but they can
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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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Knowing the Facts on Different Countertop Materials
- March 22, 2016
- Posted by: GK's Custom Polishing, Inc.
- Category: Hard Surface Maintenance, Natural Stone
Natural stone countertops have become increasingly popular over the years due to their elegance and durability. Although marble and granite are by far the most popular, quartzite (natural stone) and quartz (man-made material) have been increasing in popularity. Since each type of countertop material is made up of different minerals, each type also has different
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Springtime Maintenance Checklist
- March 8, 2016
- Posted by: GK's Custom Polishing, Inc.
- Category: Commercial, Hard Surface Maintenance, Natural Stone
Thanks to Mother Nature and a little help from Punxsutawney Phil, winter will be soon coming to an early close. While the weather was relatively mild, we did have a few snowstorms that gave custodial teams everywhere a run for their money. First thing on every facility manager’s mind should be how to clean up
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Choosing the Right Type of Ice Melt
- February 9, 2016
- Posted by: GK's Custom Polishing, Inc.
- Category: Concrete, Hard Surface Maintenance, Natural Stone
Winter is in full swing and cold weather is finally upon us. One of the downsides of the cold is the persistence of ice and the need for a good deicer to prevent slippery surfaces outside. There are several different types of ice melt available on the market. Knowing which type of ice melt to
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What Causes Crystalline Fractures in Marble?
- February 2, 2016
- Posted by: GK's Custom Polishing, Inc.
- Category: Hard Surface Maintenance, Natural Stone
Marble has become a very popular type of stone inside the home due to its natural beauty. While marble can be a great option for floors and countertops, it is important to understand the risks involved with having a “softer” stone like marble. Unlike granite, marble is a “soft” stone that is much more susceptible
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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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Maintaining Your Company’s Floor Cleaning Equipment
- December 1, 2015
- Posted by: GK's Custom Polishing, Inc.
- Category: Commercial, Hard Surface Maintenance, Natural Stone
We sometimes receive concerns from our commercial customers in Cleveland and Columbus about problems with the daily cleaning of their hard surfaces that their in-house employees or outsourced cleaning staff performs. Sometimes these concerns spawn from an improper maintenance plan, but a lot of times we have seen these problems originate from improperly maintained cleaning
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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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