The right Is it DIRTY or DAMAGED? Why Your Cleaning Efforts Fail. The right answer to the wrong problem still fails. Just because it looks dirty doesn’t mean that best cleaner is going to be successful….if its actually damaged. So how can you tell the difference? With stone – if its rough when it should […]
The CLEANER CONSPIRACY – Cleaners that don’t Clean…and how to avoid being scammed.
May 17, 2016 – 3:16 am
We love a shiny clean surface. In fact, we subconsciously attribute shiny with clean. Perhaps its in knowing that dirt will interfere with a naturally shiny surface. The fact, is however, this affinity of gloss can be used against us, and is by many unscrupulous cleaner manufacturers. If clean is the absence of dirt, […]
Want Clean or Waxed Wood Floors?
May 5, 2016 – 12:33 pm
Most people would answer clean, and quite correctly. Waxes tend to scuff, buff and trap dirt. That might be okay when you have made the choice to use them, but when they are passed off as a cleaner, and they seek to equate gloss with clean. There is a problem. Even worse, when you realize […]
“Honey, I swear I didn’t do it.”
April 23, 2016 – 12:43 pm
In defense of Men… The grout around the toilet is pretty disgusting. All you ladies know what I am talking about, and you all know EXACTLY how it happened… Poor aim. But wait a minute… while that can be a contributing factor, you may be surprised to learn that it is NOT the number one reason […]
Want Easy Cleaning and Effortless Results? – You only need to do these 2 things..
April 16, 2016 – 1:36 pm
FIRST, don’t overwork your surface with a misguided, over-marketed cleaner who’s over the top marketing campaign focuses only on the quick buck rather than sure-fire solution. SECOND, recognize and fix the damage that already exists. Do you know the first thing a professional tile restorer will do to eliminate stained grout? Apply a mild […]
Saving Cleaning Time – Counters – Mirrors Walls
April 9, 2016 – 1:35 pm
Remember Mom telling us “if you did it right the first time, you wouldn’t have to waste time doing it again?” I certainly do. Perhaps this is why we focus so much on understanding why we had to do it the first time rather than seeking to eliminate the root cause. (Wait a minute though, […]
Smart Scrubbing – How to get it off fast without risking damage.
April 1, 2016 – 8:26 pm
Life is easy, when we apply science to even the most mundane of problems. How to get soap scum off of glass shower doors, or burnt on food from oven or microwave surfaces, or bugs off wheel hubs. You cannot attack these surfaces with a brillo pad, screwdriver or other hard unforgiving surface without damaging […]
The Upkeep of Marble and Travertine
March 15, 2016 – 7:44 pm
WILL YOUR MARBLE & TRAVERTINE CLEANER MAKE YOUR LIFE EASIER, SAFER AND HEALTHIER? OR WILL IT COST YOU THOUSANDS? Marble is a gorgeous, natural looking surface characterized by elegant swirling colors and an elegant finish designed to accent a beautiful home. Travertine is but one form of marble, most often displaying a tan to brown […]
Myths About Bleach – What Should You Use To Clean Your Stone?
February 26, 2016 – 11:32 pm
DISINFECTION MYTH 1: DISINFECTANTS ARE ALL SAFE AND EFFECTIVE ON THEIR OWN. INCORRECT. A WEAK DISINFECTANT MAY CREATE MORE HARM THAN GOOD. IF YOU ARE GOING TO DISINFECT MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE MOST EFFECTIVE DISINFECTANT, OR YOU MAY BE CONTRIBUTING TO A MAJOR SOCIAL PROBLEM… THE CREATION OF SUPER-BUGS. Bleach, though a popular choice as […]
Vinegar: The Good, Bad and Downright Ugly Truth as a Cleaning Agent
February 18, 2016 – 3:08 pm
IF YOU HAVE MARBLE, TRAVERTINE, POLISHED CONCRETE OR GROUT (AKA TILE) THERE ARE HUGE REASONS NOT TO USE VINGAR. Urban legend suggests vinegar is a good cleaning agent. In truth, it has the incidious ability to attack your floors in three distinctly different manners. In each case, the damage is done overtime. Kind of like […]
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