Water spots on your shower glass? Let us help you. Glass is a beautiful accent to a shower when kept clear. We've been helping maui with glass care, making it easier for ongoing maintenance. Ask for a free consultation
EUROTECH MAUI 808.877.0222 Stone - Tile - Grout - Glass Restoration and Care. Maui's natural stone and tile care company for cleaning, service, maintenance and restoration. Specializing in Marble, Granite, Travertine, Ceramic Tile and Grout. Showers Floors Counters Glass and Pool surfaces. Stone, glass and tile cleaning, polishing, resurfacing, waterspot removal, and sealing specialists.
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September 22, 2016
Shower Glass
Water spots on your shower glass? Let us help you. Glass is a beautiful accent to a shower when kept clear. We've been helping maui with glass care, making it easier for ongoing maintenance. 
August 10, 2016
Infinity edge, Spa, and Pool Coping
Kaanapali Maui is a beautiful place to have a home. Here is an extreme case of hard water build up on an infinity edge. Here we used our specialized blasting technique to remove the calcium build up to reveal the nice deep blue tiles hidden under all that white. Owner was very excited to see his pools beauty again. For a free consultation call 808.877.0222
August 1, 2016
Project: Pool tile stain removal - glass tiles
Glass tile is easily compromised and damaged with any method that is too aggressive. Yet calcium and hard water staining is an ongoing problem. The answer is media blasting. Despite its name, it's the safest way to restore pool tile.
Ask for a consultation on your pool or water feature.
EUROTECH Maui
February 11, 2016
Water Feature and Pool Tile - How to Gently Remove Water Stains
This project was a non-salt and non-chlorine pool in Kula, Maui, Hawaii. It used a natural filtration system which led to a darkened film.
Pool Tiles Before Cleaning by EUROTECH Maui
Notice the darkened areas above and the progress picture during cleaning below. We used a "blasting" procedure to safely and gently remove the staining. The media used was ph neutral (safe for acid sensistive surfaces like stone) and biodegradable. The client told us these were natural hand cut glass tiles. Glass tiles are extremely sensitive to aggressive cleaning. Methods that are too aggressive may get the job done, but potentially cause damage and can compromise the tiles.
During Cleaning
The unique filtration system created a unique and challenging project for us. The end results were great and we have another happy client.
After Cleaning
Call 808.877.0222 for all your tile and stone care needs!
October 16, 2012
Shower Care Tips
"You don't get anything clean without getting something else dirty." —Cecil Baxter
A shower can be a relaxing reprieve from a humid busy workday or a refreshing end to a vacation day at the beach. But if a shower stall is covered in soap scum, buildup or mildew, the experience can be less than enjoyable.
One of the big problems in showers is soap scum buildup. Soap scum is a combination of soap plus minerals, so not only does the lime scale make the soap scum stick, but hard water produces more soap scum.
In Maui, very hard water lends to extra soap scum and waterspots in the shower, both on the walls and the glass.
Glass has microscopic ridges and valleys that collect soap scum and lime scale. If left untreated, this can cause deterioration which causes glass to collect hard water stains at a faster rate. The best plan of action for shower glass is to get it and keep it spot free with regular maintenance. Coarse abrasives to remove water spots are not recommended because they can provide a temporary solution, but cause a bigger problem in the long run.
To reduce soap scum and waterspots:
Deep Clean and Seal Showers, Glass and Grout with a hydrophobic impregnator. Deep cleaning is required to prepare for sealing. Water repellant penetrating sealers help water to bead or sheet off of surfaces. This helps slow buildup and is part of a good maintenance program.
A professional stone and tile service will likely include a treatment application of professional mildewcide to slow mold growth and staining.
Call or Contact EUROTECH Maui for all your Natural Stone, Grout, Tile, and Glass Care needs
A shower can be a relaxing reprieve from a humid busy workday or a refreshing end to a vacation day at the beach. But if a shower stall is covered in soap scum, buildup or mildew, the experience can be less than enjoyable.
One of the big problems in showers is soap scum buildup. Soap scum is a combination of soap plus minerals, so not only does the lime scale make the soap scum stick, but hard water produces more soap scum.
In Maui, very hard water lends to extra soap scum and waterspots in the shower, both on the walls and the glass.
Glass has microscopic ridges and valleys that collect soap scum and lime scale. If left untreated, this can cause deterioration which causes glass to collect hard water stains at a faster rate. The best plan of action for shower glass is to get it and keep it spot free with regular maintenance. Coarse abrasives to remove water spots are not recommended because they can provide a temporary solution, but cause a bigger problem in the long run.
To reduce soap scum and waterspots:
- Switch to Bath Gel instead of bar soap
- Use a squeegee on shower glass and walls after each shower
- Use a daily cleaner on shower surfaces when sunscreen and tanning oils are used (waxes and oils contribute to soap scum build up)
Deep Clean and Seal Showers, Glass and Grout with a hydrophobic impregnator. Deep cleaning is required to prepare for sealing. Water repellant penetrating sealers help water to bead or sheet off of surfaces. This helps slow buildup and is part of a good maintenance program.
A professional stone and tile service will likely include a treatment application of professional mildewcide to slow mold growth and staining.
Call or Contact EUROTECH Maui for all your Natural Stone, Grout, Tile, and Glass Care needs
808.877.0222
March 7, 2011
Waterspot and Hard Water Stain Removal
Hard Water Stain - Waterspot Removal - Glass and Fixtures by EUROTECH Maui 808.877.0222
Maui water is very hard and often causes problems with calcium buildup. Using abrasive methods to remove it can compromise the surface and cause faster buildup over time.
The processes for removing calcium buildup, hard water stains, water lines and waterspots are determined by what kind of material it is: glass, glass blocks, tile, or natural stone and where the surface is located: window, shower, pool, floor, or counter. The method chosen can vary from media blasting, diamond sanding, to machine polishing. Ask a professional for recommendations.
Glass
Pool and Tile
This outdoor shower head located at a luxury vacation rental in Wailea, Maui, Hawaii had excessive hard water stains and deposits on it. It appeared to have been scrubbed or abraded in the past so we weren't sure what kind of results we'd be able to get. The areas that still have discoloration are actually areas where the finish was compromised and had started to deteriorate away. With professional water spot removal, there will be no damage to the fixtures, surfaces or finish. It was a pleasant surprise to see a major improvement to the fixture and handles appearance as pictured above.
Tip: Abrasives can cause damage to areas with tough deposits.
Maui water is very hard and often causes problems with calcium buildup. Using abrasive methods to remove it can compromise the surface and cause faster buildup over time.
The processes for removing calcium buildup, hard water stains, water lines and waterspots are determined by what kind of material it is: glass, glass blocks, tile, or natural stone and where the surface is located: window, shower, pool, floor, or counter. The method chosen can vary from media blasting, diamond sanding, to machine polishing. Ask a professional for recommendations.
Glass
Pool and Tile
This outdoor shower head located at a luxury vacation rental in Wailea, Maui, Hawaii had excessive hard water stains and deposits on it. It appeared to have been scrubbed or abraded in the past so we weren't sure what kind of results we'd be able to get. The areas that still have discoloration are actually areas where the finish was compromised and had started to deteriorate away. With professional water spot removal, there will be no damage to the fixtures, surfaces or finish. It was a pleasant surprise to see a major improvement to the fixture and handles appearance as pictured above.
Tip: Abrasives can cause damage to areas with tough deposits.
Call 808.877.0222 to schedule Waterspot and Hard Water Stain Removal in Maui, Hawaii.
January 31, 2011
Marble - Granite - Travertine - Tile and Grout 2011
So the big question is....
What can EUROTECH do for you in 2011?
We have some exciting developments and we're looking forward to finding out how we can help you in 2011.
First, we're constantly improving our natural stone care and tile and grout service methods. We have been restoring and cleaning and sealing and polishing marble, stone, tile and grout all over Maui and plan to continue doing the same in 2011.
Secondly, we're working alongside one of the top Porcelain Refinshing Companies from Honolulu and bringing their excellent methods and work to the Island of Maui. So, if you have fiberglass shower stalls or porcelain bath tubs that need improvement, we can do the consultation and schedule the work.
Lastly, 2011 will bring faster glass restoration. We trained with a leading expert in Oakland and are bringing the latest technology in glass restoration to Maui. In the past, glass restoration has been tedious and slow, but now whether its a scuff, scratch or simply swirl marks on your window or glass, we can clarify it quickly and thoroughly.
Eurotech's Mission is to provide restoration answers that are more cost effective and environmentally friendlier than replacement.
Give us a call and let us know what your needs in 2011 will be and we'll put together a plan that fits your needs and budget.
What can EUROTECH do for you in 2011?
We have some exciting developments and we're looking forward to finding out how we can help you in 2011.
First, we're constantly improving our natural stone care and tile and grout service methods. We have been restoring and cleaning and sealing and polishing marble, stone, tile and grout all over Maui and plan to continue doing the same in 2011.
Secondly, we're working alongside one of the top Porcelain Refinshing Companies from Honolulu and bringing their excellent methods and work to the Island of Maui. So, if you have fiberglass shower stalls or porcelain bath tubs that need improvement, we can do the consultation and schedule the work.
Lastly, 2011 will bring faster glass restoration. We trained with a leading expert in Oakland and are bringing the latest technology in glass restoration to Maui. In the past, glass restoration has been tedious and slow, but now whether its a scuff, scratch or simply swirl marks on your window or glass, we can clarify it quickly and thoroughly.
Eurotech's Mission is to provide restoration answers that are more cost effective and environmentally friendlier than replacement.
Give us a call and let us know what your needs in 2011 will be and we'll put together a plan that fits your needs and budget.
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