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Tips & insights from the Tile Cleaners team.

Practical guidance on caring for your tile and natural stone surfaces.

September 2026

The Terrazzo Under the Carpet: Restoring Original Floors in Mid-Century Bay Area Homes

Thousands of Eichler-era and mid-century homes across Sunnyvale, Palo Alto and Mountain View still have their original terrazzo — often hidden under carpet or vinyl. Here is how it comes back to life.

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August 2026

Caring for Saltillo Tile When You Don't Live in the Desert: A Bay Area Guide

Saltillo is a sun-baked Mexican clay tile that loves dry heat — not Pacific fog. With the right sealer and routine, it still thrives in Bay Area gardens, kitchens and entries. Here is how.

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August 2026

Before the Rains Come: Restoring Bay Area Flagstone Paths and Patios

Dull, grey, grout-hazed flagstone is the most common outdoor stone problem we see in the Bay Area — and autumn is the deadline. Here is how an acid wash and seal brings the colour back.

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July 2026

Behind the Kitchen Door: Tile and Grout Care for Bay Area Restaurants and Cafés

Grease, foot traffic and health inspections make commercial kitchen floors the hardest tile environment there is. How Bay Area restaurants keep them clean, safe and inspection-ready.

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July 2026

The Wrong Cleaner Ruined My Countertop — What Now?

A supermarket spray and an abrasive sponge can dull a marble or limestone counter in one afternoon. The good news: the damage is shallow, which means it is fixable — without replacement.

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June 2026

Grout Color Sealing vs. Regrouting: What Bay Area Homeowners Should Know

Discoloured grout does not automatically mean tearing it out. Color sealing recolours and reseals the joints you have for a fraction of the cost — but sometimes regrouting is the honest answer. Here is how to tell.

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“I had badly stained stone tile in my bathroom. I called Tile Cleaners. A human voice asked about my problem then asked me to send a picture. He promptly gave me a price quote, then he gave me a number of available dates — all within a week! Michael arrived on time. He was professional, careful of my property and did an amazing job! The floor looks better than it did before the damage. I am so impressed with this company.”

Donna H.

Bay Area, CA