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Tile cleaning hack. Get grime free tiles the easy way.

February 29, 2024December 8, 2023 by debbie

If you don’t have the time or inclination to get scrubbing on the unsightly grout and grimy tiles at your place, then our tile cleaning technicians at Citrus Clean will be your knights in shining armour! With our tile cleaning service we remove and effectively deal with the accumulation of limescale, grime, scum, mildew and mould from tiled surfaces.

Being porous, grout will absorb all the gunk over time, particularly wet areas which are more susceptible because they are exposed to moisture constantly. Mould build-up is common and freaking unsightly.

For bathrooms, wet area regular commercial grade cleaning will remove unwanted bacteria and mould build up not only transforming the look but also creating a healthier space and cleaner air.

The longer you leave dirty tiles dirty, the harder it will be to remove the build-up of layers and voila, you have stubborn stains. Almost any surface that has become embedded with dirt and grime, makes a DIY success almost impossible.

Just imagine no chipped fingernails, no risk of damaged tiles or cracking grout when you ditch the idea of DIY and simply call in the experts. Citrus Clean use eco-friendly products and have the specialist knowledge (and machines) to dramatically transform ceramic tiles, mosaic tiles, stone surfaces, gloss tiles or marble surfaces.

Elevate the look of your tiles and transform ‘grotty grout to immaculate’ with a professional tile and grout cleaning.

Get a truly hygienic clean with our grout residue removal service for;

Laundry tiles
Shower tiles
Kitchen tiles and splashbacks
Floor to ceiling tiled bathroom or exterior tiled surfaces
Residential homes – improved aesthetics and hygiene
Commercial premises

We offer specialist advice for cleaning granite, slate, terrazzo, pavers, heritage or Victorian style tiles.

Take care with attempting DIY cleaning of grout or specialty wall tiles. If you are unsure of what type of tile surface you have at home or in your business premises, give us a call we are happy to make recommendations that best suit your tiled investment.

To get dazzling results and improve the aesthetics and air quality in your home get an obligation-free quote on 𝟦𝟥𝟫𝟤 𝟢𝟫𝟤𝟨.

Eliminating Mould – the other ‘F-word’

August 2, 2023March 30, 2023 by debbie

You spot mould and the ‘F-word’ comes to mind. That’s right… ‘fungus’! It’s eliminating mould time Coasties.

After so much wet weather on the Central Coast lately, not too many homes and businesses are immune, so it becomes a case of “you get mould, and you get mould, everybody gets mould!!”

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Mould develops super-duper fast like within 24hrs!

NSW Health in this article describes mould as an organism called Fungi which includes mushrooms and yeast.

It not only grows in plain sight but also where you can’t see it like within your carpet and fabric fibres in your furniture like bedheads, lounges and even in your curtains. The bugger can cling to anything and thrives in moist/damp and or humid areas.

Then there’s airborne mould spores. We can breathe in these mould spores causing all sorts of health problems from runny nose to asthma attack so it’s vital to get it treated as soon as you know it’s present.

The NSW Health department also recommends getting a professional carpet clean saying “Absorbent materials, such as carpet may need to be professionally cleaned or replaced if they are contaminated with mould.”

At Citrus Clean we would give you an honest assessment if the mould affected carpet can be cleaned, or if it should be replaced. We can remove mould from your flooring including tiles and grout, carpet, rugs and upholstery, curtains and even leather jackets!

Mould removal myths

Mould removing products from the shop and bleach only cover up the appearance of mould. It just turns it from green or black to white! I know right, a travesty! The spores are left behind after a bleach job so the mould will be back. Not Happy Jan! Don’t waste your time and energy with these useless smelly products.

NSW Health also recommends a variety of measures to remove the mould and always wear protective clothing when cleaning mould and have good ventilation. Full cleaning checklist can be found here but good old vinegar (4 parts) and 1 part water is the best for surfaces. But what about your lounges, bedheads, rugs and flooring? It’s recommended to get it professionally cleaned.

Our top tips to help control mould issues from developing:

Use a vacuum cleaner with a HEPA (high efficiency particulate air) filter
Increase air circulation around furniture by moving the furniture away from the walls
Get your air conditioner serviced regularly
Reduce condensation by using exhaust fans, or open windows in the bathroom and kitchen when showering, cooking or using the dishwasher
Wipe up excess water caused by condensation such as on single glazed windows and on shower glazing
Book a professional carpet or upholstery clean or a pressure clean.

The best advice is to get onto it quickly before it spreads and causes potential health problems in your home, office, hotel or restaurant.

Remember Citrus Clean Central Coast for all mould affected fabric, upholstery, tile or hard surfaces and soft flooring like rugs and carpet. To get an obligation free quote for mould removal services call 4392 0926.

We’d love to be your trusted, local mould busters because there’s no ‘F-word’ (fungus) on our watch!

How much do you really know about water damage repair?

May 19, 2022April 13, 2022 by debbie

Stormwater, groundwater flood damage, the washing machine or hot water heater dies and leaves you with water inundation. To avoid carpet rot and to save the damaged carpet you will need heavy-duty and commercial-grade speciality equipment to extract and dry the carpets followed by cleaning and odour removal and then sanitization.

The water heater dies, or a plumbing leak leaves your home, office or business waterlogged and the carpet and floors soaked. A flood or stormwater causes damage to your property and stress is at an all-time high and time is of the essence. We recommend acting immediately to avoid long term damage setting in.

Here at Citrus Clean Central Coast, we can come straight out to site because we know only too well that the quicker you remedy the water damage, the better. We also do after-hours water damage repair callouts because this incident often happens in the middle of the night right!

Our top tips for first things to do:

Deal with the water source (if you can) i.e. turn off water mains
Unplug and remove anything electrical in the affected area
Call an expert for performing water damage extraction and restoration
If plumbing related, call the plumber
Notify your insurer, landlord, agent, customers (signage and section off for businesses)
Remove furniture (if you can) to enable access and this also helps stop further damage to furniture but also helps reduce the risk of stains bleeding into the soft furnishings
Wet/dry vacuum (if you have one) can take some of the water however you will still need a professional for full water extraction
Open windows (if it’s sunny out) or put fans on while you wait for the professionals
Remove as much water as you can (safely of course) absorption with towels and buckets, whatever works
For small areas of carpet damage (if you can easily) peel or liftback the corner of the carpet to air out the underlay

We recommend getting an expert on-site as soon as the leak or damage is discovered. Citrus Clean can quickly and honestly assess if your carpet can be salvaged with repair and restoration.

Don’t Get Duped

Drying time really depends on the scenario. Another reason a professional assessment is recommended even for what might be considered small area damage, is that carpet is multi-layered and while you might have dried out so it is touch dry, the underneath sections could harbour moisture. Be aware that trapped water in carpets and fabrics, even in a small amount can turn into a monster migraine for you down the track! Mould could already have taken hold and the smells will soon follow.

Citrus Clean Water Damage Repair

After the remediation work is done, your carpet, rugs, upholstery and water damaged area should not only be free of any sign of water or moisture and it should be clean, dry and free of any odours.

Our rapid area drying technology combined with our heated citrus-scented steam extraction system removes the water and odour leaving your carpets and upholstery clean and sanitised.

You’ll end up with a surface you’d be comfortable letting a baby crawl across, with no musty smell to remind you of something you’d rather forget.

We aim to get property owners returning to their clean, dry and citrus fresh sanitized home or business feeling safe in the knowledge that the restoration has been done to the highest standard.

Remember Citrus Clean Central Coast is your local water damage repairer so if ever you need rescuing from a water damage nightmare, you now know who you can call. Get in touch with us for an honest, reliable water damage repair service on 4392 0926.

The Magic Formula for Cleaning Hard Surfaces – Tile and Grout Cleaning

November 28, 2022December 19, 2021 by debbie

The Magic Formula for keeping hard Surfaces Clean.

While they make them tough they sure do need a professional clean every once in a while so they don’t (literally) crack under the pressure. Floor tiles and hard surfaces we’re talking about.

These high traffic areas in homes and businesses alike tend to cop a beating and are sometimes the first to show signs of wear and tear.

First check if the ‘wear and tear’ is just dirt and grime. If you have tried to clean it yourself and it still looks drab it might be time to consider booking in a professional pressure clean.

Hard floor and grout stains can get very set in making it notoriously challenging to deal with yourself. To make things even more difficult, the dirt and grime usually gets into the hard to reach places that home equipment and chemicals just don’t cut it. Surface cleaning does just that, it only lifts the top layer of grime off your tiles and hard floors it doesn’t get the deeper ayers of grime. Our commercial grade machines and our skill and experience will get it into, and extract every bit of dirt build up and grease on your tiles and in the grout.

Tiles are porous just like our skin.

So even though tiles are made of tough stuff doesn’t mean we don’t have to take care of them. Dirt, oils and bacteria can get ground into the tile grout and tile pores. Grime sets like cement becoming a grubby film across the top of your tiles and grout. Not all is lost because Citrus Clean Central Coast offers a tile & grout cleaning service that is second to none. Our skilled and trained technicians can remove built-up dirt, grime and mould, returning your tiled surfaces to new again.

Store purchased cleaning agents do a sufficient surface clean job but only a professional deep clean will penetrate those hard to reach places, remove bacteria and stains bringing the floor back to life looking like it’s former (much younger) sparkling self. The Citrus Clean process extracts contaminants from the pores of your tiles and grout leaving a lasting finish that is impeccably clean.

These high traffic areas need a deep clean with a combination of high pressure and heat extraction done in addition to your regular cleaning routine. A professional deep clean will get down into the nitty gritty layers where built up scum has been trampled in over the years. A Citrus Clean pressure clean will lift the soils and contaminates out and bring the floor and grout back to life with a shine and sanitise leaving them sparkling clean.

It’s time to lift ALL of the grime off your tiles and grout give our team a call for a free quote. If you have a trouble spot or surface you need specialist advice we can also help you with that.

Tile cleaning hack. Get grime free tiles the easy way.

Eliminating Mould – the other ‘F-word’

How much do you really know about water damage repair?

Our top tips for first things to do:

Don’t Get Duped

Citrus Clean Water Damage Repair

The Magic Formula for Cleaning Hard Surfaces – Tile and Grout Cleaning

Tiles are porous just like our skin.

Sanitise home or business with citrus fresh steam clean every time.

Call 4392 0926 to book your floors in for the Citrus Clean makeover they deserve.

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