HOME PRODUCTS GET INSPIRED COMPANY Get Inspired HOME » USA TILE & MARBLE » USA TILE & MARBLE Can You Lay LVT Over Existing Hardwood Floors? January 13, 2021 Posted by Usa-Tile 11 JAN Cleaning your wall tiles is not on most people’s to-do lists. After a while, you are looking at a wall that you are not pleased with and now it’s time to do something about it. Why Do These Stains Appear? The water running into your home is coming from municipal water and well pipes. The water has dissolved minerals in it such as magnesium, limestone, and calcium. A higher concentration of these elements makes your water “hard”. It is perfectly safe, but can have some serious consequences on your home over a period of time. When hard water containing magnesium and calcium evaporates, the water vapor goes into the air and leaves a very thin coating of magnesium and calcium on the surface. You can see it if you allow a drop of water to dry on a dark surface. There will be a faint, white ring of crystals left as the drop is drying up. If you don’t clean off the deposits of mineral-enriched water, the build-up can begin to spot and tarnish your showers, sinks, and walls. For example, each time you get in the shower, you press tiny dirt particles in fresh mineral crystals. When the water on the floors dry, another layer of new crystals lays on top of the last layer and the new dirt. If your mineral-based water has a high iron content, it can leave behind a red-tinted slime. Your brass or copper fixtures could develop blue-green rust due to acidic ingredients in the water supply. How to Remove Wall Tile Stains Hard water deposits are alkaline in nature which makes it difficult for it to dissolve in soap. One easy answer is to use abrasive cleaners you can buy at the store such as CLR and Limeaway, but you already probably have all the supplies you need to remove tiles stains right in your cabinet. White Vinegar Solution – Place white vinegar in a plastic spray bottle and spray it on the dry wall. Leave it for an hour or more. Then, rinse with water and hand dry Baking Soda Scrub – Combine baking soda with water to make a paste. Cover the spots with the paste, then sprinkle vinegar on it until it begins to bubble and foam. Scrub the paste lightly to remove the softened spots, rinse and wipe dry. If your stains are stubborn than repeat either methods until the stain is clean with no risk of harming the tile. Preventing Water Build Up To help prevent hard water stain build up: You should wipe the moisture from the walls with a towel. You can also keep a squeegee in the bathroom for wiping down the tub and shower walls after each use. Make sure you wipe up water spills immediately with a soft towel. Do a little maintenance by mopping the floor at least once a week with a ceramic tile cleaner, then rinse with clear water. Dry the tile with a towel immediately after. Place rugs or mats on the tile in areas where water splashing occurs and place rugs at entryways to prevent tracked in water from drying on the floor. Head to USA Tile and Marble If you believe cleaning will not help and you want a complete change in style for your tile, come see us at USA Tile and Marble. We have great options for you to choose from. We specialize in porcelain tiles, ceramic tiles, natural stone tiles, porcelain slabs, mosaics, and wall tiles. We’re South Florida’s largest tile importer from Europe, South America, and Asia. We’re talking high quality, yet affordable options. Give us a call today at 305-471-9552 or stop by one of our conveniently located showrooms. Facebook Twitter Pinterest linkedin Telegram NEWER Stylish Kitchen Backsplashes You Should Consider When Redesigning Your Kitchen Back to list OLDER What is Barn Wood Reclaimed Flooring and What Benefits Does It Offer? LEAVE A REPLY Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked * Comment Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. USA Tile + Marble 2021 - all rights. reserved. Scroll To Top