Each house has hot spots - inside and out. Become some stains horror awaits visitors do not notice immediately; some minor problems that bother you for a long time to act to last.
Here are the tips of cleaning and repair in 10 areas of your home where you keep doing wrong the little tricks, the big things. In some cases, the hardest job is likely to be handled by a licensed contractor.
1. What is the white trash so close to the water tap? The white residue was dried in your pipes and fittings and handles the sink and bathtub drains is limestone. Soak a few cotton balls or a small cloth with white vinegar; then fit in or around dirty drain cock. Let stand for at least an hour. After removal with a soft brush or cloth and with scale should easily be rinsed off. Once the balance is gone, it can be kept under control by installing a water softener.
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2. Why is the crack that runs through several tiles on the floor? It's probably ultimately damaging to a crack in the concrete slab pottery. You can not fill the crack in the tile. If you are an experienced craftsman, remove all broken tiles, plus another series on both sides of the damaged area. Clean the concrete floor to make the leap from. Then buy a floating bitumen membrane - be applied to the plan - by 8 to 12 inches wide. It serves as a cushion mattress and a clash between the tiles and cracks. Then spread cement mortar over the area, establish new tile and grout around them.
Note: The crack problem could in the foundation of your home. Here you will find large cracks in the walls and doors are sticky and hard to open. The cracks in the plates, almost always the result of a crack in the concrete.
3. I love my travertine, but where are these little ponds and fountains from? These pits on the surface of the stone slabs were originally filled in the factory before the floor is built. Over the years, the charge is stopped or knocked tiles. You can kit based on epoxy to buy in hardware stores and fill the holes themselves. Fees come in shades of beige. Fortunately, we will match your tiles.
For regular cleaning with a dry mop to clean up dust and dirt travertine. At least every two weeks, wipe with a damp sponge with warm water, soft stone travertine- or moistened cleaning fluid. Never use to buy detergent on the floor for bathrooms and toilets. Avoid cleaners that contain acid, lime, ammonia, vinegar or lemon juice. They have regularly polished or polished by a professional travertine.
? 4. How can I stop the grout between the tiles to get dirty first, wet the surface with soap and water and let it sit for a while; Then scrub the grout with a toothbrush and rinse. Avoid cleaners with harsh chemicals, acids or lemon, vinegar or ammonia. This could be a very hard work if you fully do an entire floor with tiles. Once the grout can be completely clean, dry and sealed with a grout stains. Make sure that you stain the tiles.
5. How can I get my new wooden floor No matter what you have the floor, firm, Engineering or plywood that you want to dust regularly, preferably with a brush clean not mix ?. wood and water, so never pour water on the floor. Mop or cloth dampened with a diluted cleaning can wood product used in certain areas. Repair, accompanied by corresponding hardware color fill. You can sand lightly damaged small patches and newly dyed. For larger stains, hire professional help, because the repaired area of this page must be administered with a clear coat.
6. What should I do with stains and odors the dog? If you have had accidents with animals, you know that, even if the smell and stains fade, you can never eliminate the problem. You need a professional cleaning with enzyme-based deodorant. A carpet cleaner can use a black light to discover hidden places. Workers can remove the carpet and deodorize or replace the stuffing. If problems has gone so far, it may be time to put the tiles instead of carpet.
7. Is there a radiator or an oil spill in your concrete driveway? If you catch the problem quickly, cover the stain with litter and let it sit for a few days rest. Once the trash is removed, water in the vicinity. Treat older stains with a solution of one part water to one part detergent for concrete. Then let the solution sit for a few minutes and scrub with a brush. Later, you have to process the whole street, so all the concrete has the same color.
8. What are the white spots on foreign dust on my terrace landowners call all the time on these tasks ;? Officially they are "flowers". The white powder is. Due to leaching of calcium and lime in the concrete place in wet winter weather It is difficult to stop, because these substances in the concrete and chemically react to every slight moisture. Sometimes moisture lead to leaching. Sometimes the application of a hard brush can remove dust. A mixture of water and vinegar can help. Particular companies can also sell sealant, which could slow down but not stop blooming. You can try to eliminate contact with water. Redirect sprinklers, which can be "diluted", terrace or update on the farm itself and create a new bottom.
9. How can I get soap glass doors in the shower? Can you prove commercial bathroom cleaner. But as the limestone on taps, vinegar can do it. Soak a sponge or cloth in a solution of vinegar and the glass doors and walls dress carefully weighed. Immerse yourself in the glass of a time - enough one or two hours. Blotting, and then the glass surfaces. For an ongoing problem, repeat the procedure. Use this method when you take a shower while your natural stone; Ethyl damage to the tiles.
10. How do I maintain my granite countertop? How travertine not use aggressive chemicals or abrasives granite. Use a gentle cleanser and stone once or twice a year reseal granite, so it may contaminations that lead to corrosion or staining to resist. Start by thoroughly washing the surfaces with a mild cleaning granite. Granite Dry carefully before applying the sealant. Sometimes the hunters come in spray bottles, but use a clean cloth to spread the sealer completely. Follow the instructions and enter so that the liquid in the stone; then apply more. Allow adequate drying time before. With the counters Even after sealing, do not let a cut lemon or other acidic materials in a granite countertop for a long time. Wipe the feeding damage quickly.
Many owners complain granite that in their graves because travertine granite not. Sealing wells filled not found naturally in the stone. You can buy repair kits, but may leave marks.
Next week: The repairs to be done, if you own a home in the 1950 season.
The last one to do it yourself, go to rosieonthehouse.com. A sector of residential construction and renovation of experts Arizona 25 years Rosie Romero hosted the "house of Rosie" syndicated radio program in Phoenix 7 clock in the morning to 11 clock in the morning heard Saturday at KTAR-FM (92.3). Call 888-767-4348.
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