Expert Answers in cleaning

   ANSWER - I assume you have a glazed porcelain ceramic tile with an inkjet wood design.  Those types of tiles are normally very chemical resistant, so it seems unlikely that the glazed surface has…

ANSWER - I assume if you have efflorescence on a ceramic tile that it is either coming up through the porous grout joints or it is an unglazed porous ceramic tile. Glazed ceramic tiles have…

 ANSWER - There are many different types of Mexican tile.  There are the Saltillo Tiles, the Tecate Tiles, the Talavera Tiles, and many more.  I will assume you have the unglazed Saltillo or Tecate tiles.  The…

ANSWER - You could have either etched the glossy glazed ceramic tile or abraded it with the brush. Some high gloss tiles have a glaze that is easy to scratch and are acid sensitive. Diluted…

ANSWER - It isn't clear what Barkeepers Friend is made of, but since it is for stainless steel I assume it is somewhat abrasive and may contain an acid base. Marble is made of calcium…

 ANSWER - If the red oak stain is an oil based stain then water by itself will not breakdown the stain.  Normally for oil-based stains you need to make a poultice with baking soda and water…

ANSWER - There is a type of sealer called an enhancer that will darken stone tiles and unglazed ceramic tiles to some degree and seal it as the same time. So depending on what type…

ANSWER - The grout haze might be able to be removed with a diluted vinegar (acidic) solution and a bristle brush.  You want to avoid corrosive or concentrated acids.  The haze might be a polymer or…

ANSWER - Unlike natural stone tiles, normally ceramic tiles are very resistant to moisture and staining, but it depends on the type of ceramic tile. There are glazed tiles which has a glass like material…

ANSWER - If tile installers are not experienced at using epoxy grouts it tends to result in leaving an epoxy haze. Never use muriatic acid for anything to do with a tile, let alone for…