http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/grout-cleaning-blog.html Tile and grout cleaning blog for Integrity Stone and Tile Cleaning. Blog is updated whenever new content is added to integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com. en-us tile and grout cleaning Tue, 08 May 2012 22:23:00 GMT Tue, 08 May 2012 22:23:00 GMT integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/white-viniger-spilled-on-tile.html http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/white-viniger-spilled-on-tile.html I spilled white vineger on beautiful tile floor. now there's a big ugly dull spot there. what can i do? Debbie, If the tile is marble or some other Tue, 08 May 2012 22:22:56 GMT http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/safely-cleaning-narrow-grout-betweeh-travertine-floor-tiles.html http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/safely-cleaning-narrow-grout-betweeh-travertine-floor-tiles.html I need to know a safe product to use to clean very narrow grout 1/8 between the Travertine floor tiles. Thanks Vicki Vicky, I would recommend any Tue, 08 May 2012 22:16:55 GMT http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/is-it-okay-to-use-a-steam-mop-on-travertine-tile.html http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/is-it-okay-to-use-a-steam-mop-on-travertine-tile.html I was wondering if you could use a steam mop on travertine or will it harm the stone? Julie, I don't think the steam will harm your travertine tile, Tue, 08 May 2012 22:13:23 GMT http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/i-spilled-commercial-degreaser-on-my-stone-floor-and-it-looks-very-bad.html http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/i-spilled-commercial-degreaser-on-my-stone-floor-and-it-looks-very-bad.html We have stone tiles in our home and spilled some commercial degreaser in the kitchen. It sat for a half hour or so and when we wiped it up, the tiles Tue, 10 Apr 2012 14:25:33 GMT http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/seal-grout-after-cleaning.html http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/seal-grout-after-cleaning.html After cleaning grout lines with either one of the natural solution recipes here or with Mr. Clean do I need reseal them? Penny, This is up to you. Mon, 02 Apr 2012 15:42:57 GMT http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/some-lines-shows-after-sealing-my-bathroom-granite.html http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/some-lines-shows-after-sealing-my-bathroom-granite.html Hi There, I just want to appreciate your experience and time for doing this. I have a bathroom countertop that I followed all your steps to seal it and Mon, 02 Apr 2012 15:19:40 GMT http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/does-polish-marble-need-sealing.html http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/does-polish-marble-need-sealing.html A company installed polished marble in my house and when they finish a lot of dry surface appeared on the marble. They tried to clean it but it didn't Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:07:04 GMT http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/terrazzo-floor-polishing.html http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/terrazzo-floor-polishing.html Can I use the product H2 Orange made from Envirox when polishing terrazzo flooring? its typically used for carpets, general commercial/residential cleaning Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:56:35 GMT http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/sealing-marble-tile.html http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/sealing-marble-tile.html Sealing Marble tile is easy. Learn how to seal marble tile, and how to maintain marble. Sealing marble is very important because it protects your investment. We clean and seal marble in San Jose, CA Wed, 21 Mar 2012 19:40:13 GMT http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/how-to-clean-tile-grout.html http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/how-to-clean-tile-grout.html Learn how to clean tile grout. Cleaning tile grout with free homemade grout cleaning recipes. We show you how to clean tile and grout. Tue, 20 Mar 2012 19:27:55 GMT http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/hard-water-and-no-sealantreddish-residue.html http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/hard-water-and-no-sealantreddish-residue.html We have a shower that is entirely slate--it was gorgeous when new and sealed, but looks pretty sad now! My tile installer recommended I clean it with a Mon, 05 Mar 2012 15:49:17 GMT http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/new-used-house-i-think-i-have-granite-countertops.html http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/new-used-house-i-think-i-have-granite-countertops.html Help! I know nothing about granite countertops. It looks to me like mine are actually pieces of granite tile. I know it's not a solid piece. Do I need Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:17:03 GMT http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/polishing-travertine-floors.html http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/polishing-travertine-floors.html Can travertine floors be polished like granite? If yes, do you offer this service and approximately how much would the cost be per sq ft? I have a kitchen/family-room Fri, 24 Feb 2012 16:28:32 GMT http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/how-to-avoid-marble-from-shoe-prints.html http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/how-to-avoid-marble-from-shoe-prints.html How do I avoid dirty shoe prints on marble, especially safety boots? At my work site, it's very difficult to make sure everlasting cleaning of the marble, Fri, 24 Feb 2012 16:21:00 GMT http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/oily-terrazzo-floor-why.html http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/oily-terrazzo-floor-why.html What is causing the terrazzo floor to be slick even when you clean it with hot water and a neutral cleaner. What can I do? Jack, I'm not sure the situation, Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:02:16 GMT http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/facebook-ad1.html http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/facebook-ad1.html Natural stone cleaning facebook discount. Like us on facebook and receive a $50 off any natural stone cleaning(minimum $350) Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:08:55 GMT http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/whats-a-neutral-cleaner.html http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/whats-a-neutral-cleaner.html Thanks for the great summary of how to re-seal granite. Just to be sure I do it correctly, what qualifies as a neutral cleaner? The sealer I bought says Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:17:21 GMT http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/how-to-clean-travertine-tile.html http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/how-to-clean-travertine-tile.html Learn how to clean travertine tile. We show you travertine tile cleaning tips. Traverine maintenance to keep your natural stone looking great. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:26:25 GMT http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/how-to-clean-tile-floors.html http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/how-to-clean-tile-floors.html Learn how to clean tile floors. Cleaning ceramic tile with homemade grout cleaners. Cleaning tile floors is tough, we show you how to clean tile and grout. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:51:38 GMT http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/cleaning-shower-tile.html http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/cleaning-shower-tile.html Cleaning shower tile is something that should be done on a regular basis. Learn how to clean shower tile to maintain your ceramic or natural stone. Marble shower cleaning techniques. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:39:48 GMT http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/cleaning-bathroom-tile.html http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/cleaning-bathroom-tile.html Cleaning bathroom tile can be a challenge, learn how to clean bathroom tile. Cleaning ceramic tile bathrooms requires a little elbow grease and what products to use. We show you how to clean bathroom tile. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 23:29:27 GMT http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/resealing-stone.html http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/resealing-stone.html Shower is about 1.5year old. Do i need to take old sealer off or just reseal over old? Jeff, Before sealing again, you want to make sure you clean Mon, 09 Jan 2012 17:05:15 GMT http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/how-to-deepen-the-color-of-natural-slate-tile.html http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/how-to-deepen-the-color-of-natural-slate-tile.html Looking for advice on how to deepen the color of natural slate mosaic tile, which is on both the bathroom and shower floors. We are not wanting a high Mon, 02 Jan 2012 18:35:01 GMT http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/grout-removal.html http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/grout-removal.html How do we remove grout from copper trim that is part of backsplash?? Pat, It would have been much easier to remove the grout when it was still wet, but Mon, 02 Jan 2012 18:24:32 GMT http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/repairing-tile-and-grout-with-radiant-heat.html http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/repairing-tile-and-grout-with-radiant-heat.html How do you repair cracked grout when there is a radiant floor underneath? If water seeps through, will it damage the radiant floor? Hello, You should Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:17:58 GMT http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/a-film-on-granite.html http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/a-film-on-granite.html Hello, There's a film on my granite and the house is brand new. I tried some over the counter cleaners and they didn't really work, I tried using a brand Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:36:12 GMT http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/can-you-use-grout-and-tile-sealer-on-travertine.html http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/can-you-use-grout-and-tile-sealer-on-travertine.html What effects does grout and tile sealer have on travertine? The contractor used it on the travertine shower shelves and now they look blotchy, liked they Mon, 07 Nov 2011 16:37:11 GMT http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/calcium-hard-water-deposit-on-granite-counter-top-how-to-remove-it.html http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/calcium-hard-water-deposit-on-granite-counter-top-how-to-remove-it.html Have calcium hard water deposit on granite around my faucet how do I remove it without damaging granite. This is something we see quite often when we Thu, 03 Nov 2011 14:50:42 GMT http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/i-was-told-to-use-white-vinegar-to-clean-my-new-limestone-tile-before-i-sealed-it-now-it-looks-like-someone-spilled-somthing-or-splashed-a-liquid-all-over-the-surface.html http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/i-was-told-to-use-white-vinegar-to-clean-my-new-limestone-tile-before-i-sealed-it-now-it-looks-like-someone-spilled-somthing-or-splashed-a-liquid-all-over-the-surface.html I was told to use white vinegar to clean my new limestone tile before i sealed it now it looks like someone spilled somthing or splashed a liquid all over Fri, 28 Oct 2011 13:36:15 GMT http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/is-it-possible-to-remove-sealer-from-slate-just-installedsealed-4-days-ago.html http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/is-it-possible-to-remove-sealer-from-slate-just-installedsealed-4-days-ago.html Is is possible to remove an oil-based sealer from slate tiles? We *just* had a new slate hearth installed, and the contractor put an oil-based sealer Wed, 19 Oct 2011 16:44:15 GMT http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/cleaning-grout-with-hydrogen-peroxide.html http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/cleaning-grout-with-hydrogen-peroxide.html I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE SURE THAT IF I USE HYDROGEN PEROXIDE TO CLEAN MY GROUT THAT I WON'T BE DAMAGING THE GROUT IN ANY WAY. THANKS FOR THE RESPONSE. ELLEN Sat, 15 Oct 2011 15:58:31 GMT http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/honing-marble-slab-under-a-toilet.html http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/honing-marble-slab-under-a-toilet.html Hi---I live in an 1840's house that has a toilet set on a 3x3 marble slab. The marble is dull, has some yellowish stains. I'm wondering what I could do Mon, 10 Oct 2011 17:28:38 GMT http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/my-travertine-is-smeary-looking-after-applying-a-sealer.html http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/my-travertine-is-smeary-looking-after-applying-a-sealer.html I cleaned and applied an enhancer/sealer to my Travertine today and it looks streaky and smeary. The directions on the Tile Guard bottle didn't say anything Sun, 18 Sep 2011 17:52:05 GMT http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/granite-countertops.html http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/granite-countertops.html I was wondering if I have to do anything to my granite countertops that were installed about 6 months ago. Maria, This is a good question. When your Sun, 07 Aug 2011 00:41:25 GMT http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/how-to-make-slate-show-more-color.html http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/how-to-make-slate-show-more-color.html I have slate tile on my porch and I put sealer on it last summer. This summer the color looks dull and I want to bring out the Fri, 05 Aug 2011 15:01:12 GMT http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/drying-limestone.html http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/drying-limestone.html What is the most effective way of drying limestone. We have been waiting for over a month and it's not dry enough to seal. Thank you. Debbie, Fri, 15 Jul 2011 22:17:21 GMT http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/sealing-honed-granite.html http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/sealing-honed-granite.html What is the best sealer to use for honed white granite so it is not shiny when completed? Thank you Hello Rose, There are plenty of sealers you can Wed, 06 Jul 2011 00:10:21 GMT http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/pitting.html http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/pitting.html We have some pitting in some of the tiles. Is there something we can use to fill the holes and make it look good Travis, I see pitting mostly in travertine Mon, 04 Jul 2011 22:24:27 GMT http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/spill-on-marble-table.html http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/spill-on-marble-table.html Hi there, It seems like I put a coffee mug on my marble table without using a coaster and it left a stain. The table is light-colored marble so the stain Mon, 04 Jul 2011 22:13:28 GMT http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/terrazzo-floor-care1.html http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/terrazzo-floor-care1.html I have 1950's Terrazzo Floors, they have been coated with 3-coats of Sealer (Terra-Glaze) a Spartan product. I chose not to use a finish--sealer only. Mon, 04 Jul 2011 22:01:15 GMT http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/grout-cleaning-brush.html http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/grout-cleaning-brush.html Best grout cleaning brush for cleaning grout. This is the best grout brush for cleaning grout. From our experience, the soft bristled brush works great for cleaning grout. Tue, 07 Jun 2011 22:26:59 GMT http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/marble-polishing-tile-cleaning-questions.html http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/marble-polishing-tile-cleaning-questions.html Have a question about marble polishing or tile cleaning? ask us and we answer your questions as soon as we can. Sat, 04 Jun 2011 20:11:08 GMT http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/cleaning-ceramic-tile-floor.html http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/cleaning-ceramic-tile-floor.html Cleaning ceramic tile floor is easy, it's the grout that's hard to clean. Cleaning ceramic tile or cleaning porcelain tile are pretty much the same. We show you how to clean ceramic tile floor. Mon, 30 May 2011 22:37:32 GMT http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/cleaning-porcelain-tile.html http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/cleaning-porcelain-tile.html Cleaning tile floors is easy, it's the grout that's hard to clean. Cleaning porcelain tile or cleaning ceramic tile floors are pretty much the same. We show you how to clean tile floors. Mon, 30 May 2011 22:02:43 GMT http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/cleaning-tile-floors.html http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/cleaning-tile-floors.html Cleaning tile floors is easy, it's the grout that's hard to clean. Cleaning porcelain tile or cleaning ceramic tile floors are pretty much the same. We show you how to clean tile floors. Mon, 30 May 2011 21:21:30 GMT http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/sealing-slate-tile.html http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/sealing-slate-tile.html Learn how to seal slate tile, and how to maintain slate tile. Sealing slate tile is very important because it protects your investment. We clean and seal slate in San Jose, CA Sat, 05 Mar 2011 00:59:22 GMT http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/cleaning-slate-showers.html http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/cleaning-slate-showers.html Knowing how to clean slate showers can be a challenge. When cleaning slate showers, use elbow grease. Have us clean your slate tile shower in San Jose, CA. Fri, 04 Mar 2011 23:54:42 GMT http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/cleaning-slate-tile.html http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/cleaning-slate-tile.html Cleaning slate tile is easy. Learn how to clean slate tile with great results. Cleaning slate floors with our help can save you time. Have us clean your slate tile in San Jose, CA. Fri, 04 Mar 2011 20:43:37 GMT http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/slate-tile.html http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/slate-tile.html Slate tile cleaning is needed if you have slate flooring. Learn how to clean slate floors with great results. Cleaning and sealing slate information. Have us clean your slate floor in San Jose, CA. Fri, 04 Mar 2011 19:15:20 GMT http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/travertine-polishing.html http://www.integrity-tile-and-grout-cleaning.com/travertine-polishing.html Travertine Polishing is done to a travertine floor to restore the polished finish. Polishing travertine floors should be done as the last step of travertine stone restoration. Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:41:43 GMT