"Never know who I can trust. McDowell's Tile was exceptional!.Very professional, on time, skillful, friendly, trustworthy. I am extremely pleased with the results. And the care and clean up shown to my floors and possessions eas excellent. .I dont think my floors have ever been this clean! They even dusted!"
"Excellent tile installation! Professional, reliable, and very detail-oriented. The work was clean, high-quality, and completed on time. I?m very happy with the results and would definitely recommend C Touch LLC to anyone needing tile work."
"Overall great experience with this company. They refinished hardwood floors on a historic building of ours. The job was done in the timeframe provided, price was right and communication was great. We are so happy with the floors, they turned out even better than we expected. Definitely would highly recommend!"
"Beautifully. Timely communication so that I knew when to expect him. That helped. I'm very pleased with the work done and things were always nicely cleaned up at the end of the day. I would hire again in a minute. Five stars."
Floor Cleaning and Waxing questions, answered by experts
Most experts agree that the best thing with which to clean epoxy floors is a diluted mixture of ammonia and warm water. You can also use mild dish soap diluted with warm water or a degreaser (such as Simple Green or Goof Off) diluted with warm water. Some soap-based cleaners can leave a haze. If you notice this, further dilute the mixture with water or use a different detergent that does not leave a film. You should never use harsh cleaning chemicals, any type of acidic compound (such as vinegar or citrus-based cleansers), or harsh scrubbers like steel wool or hard bristle brushes.
Buffing will only remove scratches at the surface level of your flooring. You may also need to apply hardwood floor wax to restore the wax layer. To remove deeper scratches, you’ll need another floor repair method like sanding; however, if you sand the floor, you’ll also need to stain and seal it.
Most DIY floor cleaners don’t require rinsing, but you’ll want to make sure you don’t add too much dish soap or oil to the cleaner to avoid having to rinse it after cleaning. For non-wood floors, mix 8 parts warm water, 1 part vinegar, and 1 part baking soda with a few drops of dish soap. For wood floors, use olive oil in that same mixture instead of the vinegar. You can let these solutions air-dry after cleaning your floors with them, although you should manually dry your floors if they aren’t waterproof.
Maintenance includes regular cleaning with appropriate products, periodic sealing to protect against staining and wear, and addressing minor issues before they escalate.
The best solution for mopping floors depends on the type of floor you have, but a good all-around or multi-purpose DIY floor cleaner is 2 cups of warm water, 5 to 10 drops of liquid dish soap, and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. This is safe to use on tile, laminate, wood, polished concrete, vinyl, and more, as it’s relatively neutral and lacks caustic and abrasive chemicals that could be harmful to children and pets. You can also use a multi-purpose commercial cleaner, but make sure to follow the directions for safety.
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