It’s always trying to catch the lightning in a bottle-to keep that sparkle in your floors. Most especially on the North Shore, aesthetic home values are decidedly classic and elegant. Cue the magic words: tile cleaning north shore, because nobody rolls into your crib over coffee serving a side of moldy grout.
Fair warning-the magic is in the follow-through care. Tiles are like that moody friend: treat them gentle, and they’ll shine. Beyond the basic sweeping and mopping-which, basically, is the Macarena of floor care in that it’s fun but doesn’t quite cut it-there’s some tricks of the trade to know.
Now, let’s wade into the soapy waters of cleaning solutions. If carefully measured, homemade concoctions can do wonders. A splash of vinegar with a sprinkle of baking soda may uncover the shine underneath all that grime. Do yourself a favor, though: don’t use acidic cleaners on any of the stone tiles; the stones are kind of touchy, sort of like a cat that wants attention yet at the same time despises your affection.
There is also a time when calling in the professionals is not a luxury but a dire necessity: those tiles, beset on all sides by spills and dusty feet over the years, cry out for rescue like some scene out of your favorite drama series. This is where the local pros come in with professional-grade equipment, knowing their way around scratches and stubborn stains like a sailor knowing the ocean currents.
Give the floors a mini-vacuum vacation, so to say.
It doesn’t just protect the tiles but is like wearing your shades on a pretty bright, sunny day. They will not crack under pressure and will be resilient to the inquisitive children and wayward pets. Which for that matter is anybody ever tired of, or that gets over, the pet-induced tile disasters? Ah, the joys of owning pets!
Ultra Brite Carpet & Tile Cleaning North Shore
79-83 Longueville Road, Lane Cove NSW 2066
(02) 8015 5143
