Scrub-a-Dub: North Shore Tile Twists & Tricks

Your tiles have seen better days, haven’t they? Picture this: gleaming floors with a shine that could almost blind you. You sigh, looking at your tiles, and wish you had the magic touch for Ultra Brite Carpet Tile Cleaning. Well, grab a mop and a bucket—let’s roll up those sleeves!

Ah, tiles! They make your bathroom look slick and your kitchen scream sophistication. But they are also fond of donning a coat of grime if not given a little tender loving care. Before they become floors of despair, begin with this cardinal rule: clean regularly. Tiles are not discreet; they wear their spills and stains like front-page news. A quick sweep or vacuum does wonders at keeping them spotless.

Now, let’s have a natter about washes over a cuppa. Shop-bought cleaners are the usual culprits, but homemade brews can be surprisingly effective sometimes. Mix equal measures of vinegar and water, add in some elbow grease, and ta-da-gleaming tiles! Many householders swear by this simple, cheap brew that’s magic for stains. But remember, vinegar and natural stone tiles are like oil and water-they don’t mix.

Now, grout, isn’t that just the naughty little child of tiling? Needs a little attention and seems to court trouble. A baking soda paste will attend to slight naughtiness with a sprinkle of patience. Leave it on for a while, then scrunch down and scrub. It’s a workout for the upper body and therapy for the soul! Maybe cajole a friend into a grout-scrubbing session and make a bonding event out of it, with music and refreshments. Patter makes the job fly by and your back thankful.

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade; when life gives you tiles… make cleanliness a habit! Mold loves moist corners more than does a koala love eucalyptus. Be ever watchful for damp areas and arm yourself with mold-eliminating sprays to go to war with these clingers-on.

Ultra Brite Carpet & Tile Cleaning North Shore
79-83 Longueville Road, Lane Cove NSW 2066
(02) 8015 5143