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4 Reasons Why Cleaning Bathroom Tiles Is Important

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Bathroom is the area where you clean yourself up. It is also the area that, most of the times, is wet and watery. Hygiene is an undeniable condition for bathrooms. In the following, we explain some of the biggest reasons, why your bathroom – including floor and wall tiles, hardware, faucets and curtains should be clean – Hygiene – Did you know that microorganisms such as bacteria, allergens, mold and mildew and others develop on moist and wet surfaces? The science says so. You wouldn’t want to get an allergy using your bathroom, would you? Odor – Let’s face it, bathroom is the most smelly area of your home. And when I talk about smell, it is actually odor. Odor without a doubt, originates from bacteria and mold and mildew that are born in moist environments. Stomach Conditions – Believe it or not, if your bathroom is not clean and you have been using it, it could sooner or later give you a stomach condition – which could be stomach upset or vomiting. Some bacteria are so tiny that

Does Winter Has Any Effect on Outdoor Tiles?

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Tiles are versatile. They make a brilliant material for indoor as well as outdoor. They are easy to use and they simply appease the look of application. However, if your location faces a chilling winter and gets a few inches of snow every year, not every tile material would be a good choice for outdoor areas. Snow and frost can damage the tile and affect its durability in long run. Snow cover means water entering the pores of the tile, and then, freezing can damage the tile. Here you will need to choose your outdoor tiles wisely. We suggest some of best practices to choose outdoor tiles for extremely cold climate in the following – Buy Non-porous Material Marble, granite and travertine are least porous of all other natural stones. So, they work better in extreme cold weather conditions. Sandstone is a no-no for such climates. Ceramic and porcelain tiles are also a great choice for outdoor in cold areas. Consider Porosity Each material comes with a porosity mark. Check the prod

Recycled Glass Tiles Are Cost Effective

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As the name suggests, recycled glass tiles are made from recycled glass. We are not the biggest benefactors of using recycled glass. By using recycled glass products, such as recycled glass tiles, we make our contribution in pollution control. People mostly dump glass waste in landfills, which one way or another affects the quality of soil. Recycled glass tiles are made from recycled waste glass. Is It Cheaper? Yes. Recycled glass tiles are cheaper than the ones made from freshly produced glass. Waste glass is already a type of glass, which is melted during the recycling process. The glass isn’t produced following the entire manufacturing process. And that’s the reason why recycled glass tiles are cheaper than other firsthand glass tiles. Other Benefits of Recycled Glass Tiles  Glossy finish With glass tiles, you get reflective, shiny floors and walls. Recycling doesn’t affect the glossy nature of glass. Easy Care & Maintenance There are no pores on glass surface. That mea

How to Reduce Slippery on Swimming Pool Deck

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Having a swimming pool is fun. Swimming pool is the most attractive feature of a property. It adds to the overall value of your property. However, accidents caused by slippery are common for residences with swimming pool.  Slippery can be dangerous if there are kids and elderly in your family. In this blog post, we suggest some of the measures and best practices to reduce slippery on your swimming pool deck – Show Up In Shoes Many people may not be comfortable with that idea. But, to avoid injuries followed by an incident of slippery, it is the right thing to do. You can also try wearing a pair of thick socks while around your pool. Wearing shoes or socks will provide a grip on the slippery deck surface. You could also get swimming pool specific flippers. Remodeling If you have been noticing slippery around your deck even after cleaning on a routine basic, you could consider getting the deck remodeled. And use pool-amiable material this time. Some of the best materials for swim

Can Crystallized Glass Tiles Replace Natural Stone

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The main purpose of crystallized glass tiles is to produce reflect and glossy effect on walls and floors. Not many people are aware that these tiles are strong enough to bear the heavy foot traffic in commercial applications and resist even in the harshest of weather conditions. Can Replace Natural Stone Crystallized glass tiles are strong and durable, and they can surely replace natural stones in any application. However, that is true only if professional level installation and care is ensured during and after the installation. Chemical Resistance Glass is naturally chemical resistant. Toilet cleaning acids are sold in either plastic bottle or glass bottle. Acidic chemicals do not damage the skin or surface of glass and hence, glass tiles. In addition to that, crystallized glass tiles are also resistant to the side effects of alkaline-based agents. Weather Proof As previously mentioned, crystallized glass tiles can withstand extreme summer and cold and heavy down pouring. Polluti