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How Using Concrete?

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Clean debris off the wall with water and a sprayer. Remove as much debris as possible from the wall so the concrete bonds cleanly to it. Spray away most debris with water from a garden hose. Also, try mixing 1 cup (240 mL) of a mild dish soap into about 5 US gal (19,000 mL) of hot water to scrub off tough stains with a concrete brush.


Use a power washer for extra cleaning power. If you don’t own one, see if your local hardware store has one to rent. For tough stains you can’t quite remove by hand, mix 1 cup (240 mL) of trisodium phosphate in about 1 US gal (3,800 mL) of water. Scrub it into the stains with a brush before rinsing it off with clean water.


The chemical is strong, so cover up with long-sleeved clothing, gloves, goggles, and a respirator mask. Mix surface bonding cement with water to a pasty consistency. The easiest product to use on a cinder block wall is surface bonding cement. All you have to do is pour the cement into a container such as a wheelbarrow, then stir in the water with a shovel.


You need approximately 4 cups (950 mL) of water for an 80 lb (36 kg) bag of cement mix. Shop online or visit your nearest home improvement store for cement and all the tools you need to apply it. With surface bonding cement, you don’t need to apply a concrete bonding adhesive.


If you wish to use another type of cement or concrete, also get a bag of adhesive. Mix it with water and spread it on the wall first. Wet a section of the wall again to prepare it to bond with the cement. Spray the entire wall thoroughly with water from a garden hose. Then, go back to a section of the wall to work on first. Spray it once again with water.

How to Clean Stone Tile?

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Stone tile is durable and waterproof, which makes it a popular choice for flooring. Although it is a popular choice, stone tile needs to be cleaned often and maintained properly to remain in good condition. For a routine cleaning, you can do things like mop your floor with warm water and detergent. Spots should be attended to immediately, and the cleaner used for spots depends on what has been dropped. Along with the tile itself, the grout should be cleaned regularly for an overall clean and shiny floor.

Make a paste with baking soda and water. You will need to use baking soda and water. Combine the baking soda with a small amount of water. Add more water or baking powder if necessary until a paste is made. Saturate the grout. Apply the paste directly to the grout. Use enough paste so that the dirty grout is saturated with the baking soda and water. The paste should only be applied to the grout. Do not put it on the tile.

Let the paste sit. The amount of time you allow the paste to sit depends on how dirty the grout is. If the grout is only slightly dirty, you can allow it to sit for a few hours. Allow the paste to sit overnight if the grout is very dirty. Scrub the grout. Once you have let the paste sit, scrub the grout with a toothbrush. You may have to use a little force if the paste has hardened. Scrub until you see clean grout underneath.

If your grout is really dirty or if you have a lot of cleaning to do, you may wish to purchase a grout brush. Grout brushes have stiffer bristles than toothbrushes, so they can remove stubborn dirt more efficiently. You can get one for about $3 to $10 USD at a hardware or home supply store. Wash off the paste. Pour water onto the remaining paste. Rinse the grout off until all of the paste is gone. Use a towel to wipe off the paste. Dry with a towel. You can use oxygen bleach on the grout if it doesn’t turn out as clean as you’d like after the paste.