Hard Surface Maintenance
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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
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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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New Year’s Resolution Discount – 10% Off Hard Surface Maintenance
- December 30, 2015
- Posted by: GK's Custom Polishing, Inc.
- Category: Hard Surface Maintenance
Whether its joining a gym, eating healthier or learning a new language, having a New Year’s Resolution is a good way to start out 2016 on the right foot. Here at GK’s Custom Polishing, Inc., we want our customers to make cleaning their hard surfaces their New Year’s Resolution. This is why we are currently
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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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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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Preparing Your Commercial Facilities For Winter
- November 3, 2015
- Posted by: GK's Custom Polishing, Inc.
- Category: Commercial, Hard Surface Maintenance, Natural Stone
Winter can be a difficult time for your building due to the high accumulation of snow and use of deicers such as rock salt. Without the proper procedures in place, the next few months could be very hard on your interior and exterior surfaces. Here are some tips to help your staff prepare your facilities
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Do’s and Don’ts for Marble/Granite
- October 27, 2015
- Posted by: GK's Custom Polishing, Inc.
- Category: Hard Surface Maintenance, Natural Stone
While natural stone floors and countertops are beautiful, keeping them that way requires a little bit of care on your part. Marble and granite have unique properties that require specific cleaning procedures in order to maintain these surfaces. To clear up any misconceptions about caring for your natural stone surfaces, we have a few “do’s
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What is Spalling in Concrete?
- October 6, 2015
- Posted by: GK's Custom Polishing, Inc.
- Category: Concrete, Hard Surface Maintenance
If you have a concrete driveway or garage floor, you may have encountered spalling in your concrete. But what exactly is spalling? Spalling is when the surface layer of your concrete becomes rough chipping, flaking or pitting. Your once smooth concrete can become deteriorated without the proper care. But what causes spalling and how can
