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What can you cover a poorly maintained quarry tiled kitchen floor with any suggestions?

It would be so much better if you removed the quarry tile since putting an overlay would raise the floor in places where you probably don't want it to be higher. You should be able to chip it off of the cement floor...and the results will also be superior.


Are there any floor steamers you can use on laminate floors?

AnswerSteamers When cleaning your laminate floors, it's important to make sure that your efforts don't leave puddles behind. Water left sitting on the floor can ruin the finish and actually cause damage underneath the floor if the moisture gets under the planks. Investing in a steamer for laminate or tiled floors is a great option, because it can ameliorate this problem. Using hot steam, the cleaner will heat and help disinfect the floor as it washes, and most steamers will actually pull the water back up in to the machine as they go. You can purchase a decent sanitizing steamer for around $180. When you consider how much money you spend on cleaning products over a year, you may see the cost comparison makes sense. You can save money in the long run by purchasing one of these.Also, you can use your steamer on more than just your laminate floors, too. It can be used on most tiles and linoleums, and some have attachments to use in the shower and bathtub as well.OTHER CLEANING OPTIONS IF YOU DON'T WANT TO USE A STEAMER:VinegarYou have to be careful about what you use to clean your laminate floors. Some products can damage the shine and leave a cloudy residue that's nearly impossible to remove. One solution that's inexpensive and completely natural is vinegar. Use a white, distilled vinegar (if it's not distilled it will leave an odor in your home that could take a while to dissipate) mixed with water. The easiest way to do this is to add one teaspoon of vinegar to a garden-sized spray bottle. Just spray the solution on your floor, mop it up, and dry the floor with a towel when done.Herbal DisinfectantIf you have children or pets, or you just want to keep your floor disinfected, you can achieve this with herbs that are found at any natural foods store. Lavender can be boiled for thirty minutes and strained into a bottle to make a natural disinfectant that smells wonderful. You can do the same thing with eucalyptus (this makes for a very clean-smelling home as well), or rosemary. Just make sure you only use one herb at a time. Adding too many can make a strange smell and that could create more of a headache than a pleasant aroma.Pre-Packaged Natural CleanersIf you walk down the cleaning aisle at your favorite store, you will be inundated with 'natural' choices. If you feel better about using a cleaner that has already been packaged and mixed for you, then by all means, give it a try. Be sure to check the ingredients on the package. however. Many products say they are natural because they add one or two natural elements to their old formulas.Also, steer clear of anything that is abrasive or acidic. This can be potentially damaging to a laminate floor. Once you get a cloudy spot on the floor it's next to impossible to get rid of it.


How do you determine where water is leaking through from the second floor showertub to the kitchen below?

You need to do a leak test on the tub and shower. To ch'k the drain fill tub about 1/2 full without running the tub faucet next plug shower head and tub spout turn water on this will ch'k faucet Next run water on shower doors this is where the majority of leaks are found water running out and down the corner of the unit If tiled also ch'k tile grout.


Related Questions

Where can tessellation be found in real life?

Tiled floors, walls, ceilings or pavements, and in nature


What are some advantages to having tile floors?

Having tiled floors in ones home is very advantageous because they manage to combine good quality with good price, they come in all shapes and sizes for any room. Tiled floors are much more hygienic has they can be washed several times a day without much effort which makes it harder for bacteria to breed.


How to effectively clean tiled floors using vinegar?

To effectively clean tiled floors using vinegar, mix equal parts water and vinegar in a spray bottle. Spray the solution onto the tiled floor and let it sit for a few minutes. Then, scrub the floor with a mop or brush to remove dirt and grime. Finally, rinse the floor with clean water and dry it with a towel to prevent streaks.


Do upright vaccuums clean as well as cannisters?

Upright Vaccuums clean better on carpetted floors and Cannisters work better on hard wood and tiled floors. Upright vaccuums don't work good on hardwood floors, but cannisters are excellent on hardwood floors.


What companies clean tile and carpet floors?

Many companies clean tiled and carpeted floors and realize that a lot of people have both in their homes so they are prepared for any type of cleaning surface.


Is Tar paper safe for indoor use?

Yes, depending on what you use it for. 15 lb. felt (standard tar paper) is what is used as a vapor barrier under sand and finish hardwood floors. It can also be used as a moisture barrier behind HardiBacker or Durock on shower walls that are tiled.


How much do tile floors cost?

It depends upon the type of tile, the area to be tiled, the availability of materials and labor, among other things.


Does a vacuum work on tiled floors?

Yes a vacuum works very well on tile floors, just set it on the floor setting. I always vacuum my tile floors before I wash or mop them. The vacuum picks up the loose dirt and and hair from the floor, and it makes it much easier to mop and clean.


Is carpet better than hardwood for asthmatic people?

As a person with severe asthma, I can tell you that hardwood and also tiled floors are much better. This is because the carpet doesn't get fully clean when you vacuum it and can hold in lots of pollen and dust. When I tiled my house my asthma got a lot better.


How do you get butter off tiled floors?

Try a degreaser after you have wiped up as much as you can. If you have baking soda, a solution of that should do the trick. (BTW I once spilled cooking oil on the floor)


How many syllables are there in the word tiled?

The word tiled has one syllable.


What did ancient Greeks build there houses out of?

Sun dried mud bricks with terra cotta roofs and packed mud floors except in the andron it sometimes had tiled floors