Home Improvement Tips by Smith

There is a wide range of tile types available for installation in the bathroom. The commonly used tiles include ceramic, porcelain, marble, granite, limestone, slate and travertine. These tiles are constantly exposed to water and moisture, leading to premature ageing and deterioration. The characteristic of each tile type is different and they have different effects when exposed to water and soap scum in the bathroom. Often these tiles are covered with soap scum, oil stains and hard water stains. Here we will throw light on the best tile and grout cleaner available that can effectively remove these stains and render them thoroughly sanitized. Let us first know about the common tile types and moisture effect on their surface: Ceramic or Porcelain Tile These tiles are not porous like other natural stone tile. They are available in different types of colors, shapes and sizes. Ceramic and Porcelain tiles are water-resistant and hence are a superb option for bathrooms, but these d...

Shower glass doors are a pain to maintain. The constant water splashes lead to stains on the surface, which look ugly and disgusting. Those who get hard water in their taps, face a murkier issue of whitish spots on the glass, which are tough to remove. Many of you spend hours regularly to remove hard water stains from shower glass only to find them reoccur with the next use of your shower.  Why are Hard Water Stains a Menace? Hard water stains, if left unattended, become very deeply set on the surface, making it tougher to remove them later. They ruin the aesthetic beauty of your surfaces. Hard water dots are formed because of the deposits of calcium and magnesium present in the water, which leave a whitish residue as the water evaporates. To help you deal with these nasty spots, our revolutionary product - Benaz, which prove to be a relief. It delivers ideal clarity and beauty to your surface by making your maintenance task easier. Here are before and afte...

I always had an issue with my kitchen and bathroom grout. These being rough wear and tear areas, the grout used to easily crack or miss in places. Some tiles in my kitchen have also become dislodged because of missing grout. To maintain my surfaces, I always ended up getting re-grouting done every few months. But recently, I chanced upon an excellent grout sealer named Caponi. It has been a year since I have used Caponi on the grout and it still looks fresh and new! Caponi is also very sleek and not bulky like other sealers. Here, am sharing my personal experience and knowledge with you on floor tile grout sealer.  Reasons Why You Should Seal Your Grout with a Good Sealer: Grout is a mixture of sand and cement which is filled in the void between two tiles to join them. This grout tends to come off after some time if not sealed properly.  When you don’t seal your grout with a good sealer, it soon cracks or wears off, giving a dirty and un-maintained appearance to your ...

Stained floor tile and dirty grout can be a nightmare to deal with. These not only render your surface unhealthy, but also ruin the aesthetic appeal of your tile and grout. I am a  homemaker and am very particular about my tile cleanliness because I have a toddler at home. I was always frustrated with the stained and dirty floor tile in my rooms and shower. I used to spend a lot of time scrubbing the grime away, only to have it emerge again the next week. A friend recommended Imperia Deep Clean and I am in love with this floor tile and grout cleaner since the first time I used it.  Even if one is all set to buy a tile and grout cleaner, there are so many products available on the market, that it is quite natural to get confused. After wasting money on a lot of home improvement products available at Big Box stores, I have finally settled with Imperia Deep Clean.  Here is everything you need to know about my experience with this product. Imperia Deep Clean: ...