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Sparkling windows every time..
Do you despair when you've spent an age cleaning your windows only to find they still look dirty or streaky? It is really easy to have sparkling streak free windows, first time, every time. All you need is: 1) Soft hand brush2) Azpro Professional Glass Cleaner3) Fishscale glass cleaning cloths4) Eagle Solid Surface Polish (optional). Then follow these easy steps. Brush down Before you start polishing give the frames and cills a good sweep with your hand brush to get rid of any dust, grit, cobwebs etc. ...
How to Care for your Corian type Acrylic Work Surfaces
There are many different brands of acrylic solid surfacing on the market - Corian, Hanex, Maia, Minerva, Mirostone, Mistral & Staron to name just a few. With the many colour choices and visual effects, these work surfaces are stunning when they are first installed - but how do you keep them looking like new? Solid Surface material is manufactured from a blend of synthetic resins and natural materials. The material itself is hygienic, non porous and highly durable making it easy to maintain and repair. Daily Care This is incredibly simple - wipe your work surface regularly with a damp cloth and buff with a...
Cleaning Surfaces in Hard Water Areas
Hard water has a couple of benefits as it contains extra minerals including calcium & magnesium which are great for bone & cardiovascular health. If you live in a hard water area you will know this is where the benefits end as it can be a nightmare dealing with limescale deposits around your home. We regularly get asked how to remove limescale deposits around sinks & draining boards and how to prevent it. This is a fairly simple process you will need: Good quality limescale remover such as Viakal Old toothbrush Removing limescale deposits 1. Apply the limescale remover to...
Caring for your Granite Worktops
You've finally had the luxurious granite worktops fitted that you'd always dreamed about but how do you keep them looking their best? This is quite possibly the most commonly asked question by our customers and you’ll be surprised how easy it is to keep them looking like new – 20 years ago maintaining granite worktops was such a chore that needed a lot of elbow grease. These days it is so much easier and quicker to do. First of all your worktop fitter should have sealed the work surface. These sealers work their way into the pores between the crystals...
How to use Eagle Solid Surface Polish
Corian type surfaces when newly installed look stunning, but over time they pick up fine scratches and stains. This is where Eagle Solid Surface Polish comes in. Eagle Solid Surface Polish has been developed by our experts to help maintain Corian & other acrylic type work surfaces - contains no harsh chemicals or bleach - and is very easy to use. First, wipe clean the surface to be treated. Squeeze a small amount of our ultra fine abrasive Eagle Solid Surface Polish polishing compound on to the surface. Use a clean cotton cloth to spread and rub in to the surface...