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How to Clean Bluestone tiles?

Bluestone tiles is a natural stone similar to granite or slate. It can be used as tile indoors or on a Patio Tiles, countertops, door and window fixtures, and more. To clean Bluestone tiles, you can use dish soap, water, and a scrub brush. If it’s particularly dirty, you may need to use a stronger […]

How to Clean Stairways With Coarse Carpeting

Have you ever tried to really clean coarse carpeting? How about a stairway with coarse carpeting? It can be difficult to really get it clean. This is a guide to doing just that. Start at the top of the staircase. Using your broom, sweep horizontally across the top stair. Make sure to get any visible […]

How Avoiding Damaging Your Stone?

Watch for signs of damage. Lannon stone can show signs of wear and age within months, if not cared for properly. Watch for obvious discoloration, such as black streaks caused by grime. Green or yellowish lines or patches may be due to mold growth.  Excessive flaking or chipping means that the stone is absorbing too […]

How to Clean Lannon Stone?

Lannon stone is a type of limestone known for its light coloring and unique surface. As a porous stone, it requires a particular level of care when cleaning. Doing daily maintenance by wiping up any spills and regularly dusting can reduce the accumulation of dirt and grime.  Make sure to follow the specific directions that […]

How Doing a Deep Clean?

Purchase the correct cleaning solution. Look for a detergent cleaner that is made specifically for limestone-type stones, like lannon or marble. You can find these cleaners at your local home improvement or hardware store. Professional floor installers can also recommend cleaning solutions. Dilute detergent in water. Get a bucket and fill it up with water. […]

How Cleaning on a Regular Basis?

Remove dirt and dust weekly. Get a microfiber mop and do a dry run over your stone floors at least once a week. If your lannon stone surrounds a fireplace, use a microfiber cloth to dust it off weekly. The same goes if you have lannon countertops. The goal is to keep grime, dust, or […]

The Knowledge of Tile Clear

You’ll want to steer clear of bleach, ammonia, and any other substances potent enough to wear down the delicate stone. If you’re a stickler for natural ingredients, you can mix up a quick, simple Soapstone tiles-safe cleaner using a combination of water, rubbing alcohol, and mild liquid dish soap.  Add a few drops of your […]

How to Clean a Cement Patio Tiles?

Also referred to as a concrete Patio Tiles, cement Patio Tiless are made of a durable material that can withstand a good amount of wear and tear over a long time. Unfortunately, because of their porous nature, cement Patio Tiless can get dirty and aren’t the easiest thing to clean. If you stay diligent, you […]

How Using a Power Washer?

Rent a power washer from a hardware store. Some chain hardware stores will offer rentals on power washers if you don’t have one and don’t want to purchase one. Make sure to talk to the representative about options for attachments as well as different detergents made specifically for your washer.  Explain that you are power […]

How Removing Grease and Oil Stains?

Blot oil and grease stains as soon as you see them. The longer that a grease or oil stain sits on the concrete the harder it will be to remove. Blot any stains that you see immediately with a paper towel so that it isn’t as difficult to remove later on. Concrete is a porous […]