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Month: September 2018

Florida Contractor Licensing Questions: Part 3

Florida Contractor Licensing Questions: Part 3

Getting your contractor license can be easy when you work with a contractor licensing company. We do all the work for you! We make sure you have the right requirements and passed the right exams and meet all the deadlines. When applying for a contractor’s license, there’s a lot to know and remember. If you work with us, we’ve got you covered.

Even if you work with us, there’s a lot of questions you will have, and you should! We will answer all your questions every step of the way. However, we are asked certain questions frequently, so we thought we’d share some with you. These questions/answers will help you with information for the pre and post-license process.

Pre-License Questions:

HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO GET MY WORKER’S COMP INSURANCE/EXEMPTION and GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE INTO PLACE?

Since Worker’s Compensation Exemptions are filed after the contractor license is issued, the state gives you up to 30 days after the issuance to have Worker’s Comp in place. General Liability should be in place for the contractor license to be issued. read more

9 Reasons to Clean Your Grout

9 Reasons to Clean Your Grout

It’s time to clean your kitchen and bathroom. When you need to clean, what comes to mind? Mopping? Wiping down counter tops? Scrubbing the shower? How about cleaning your grout? Grout shouldn’t be on the back burner when it comes to items to clean in your home. If grout isn’t clean, it can make your entire room look dirty, even if it isn’t.

Don’t waste your time cleaning your rooms from top to bottom if you’re going to ignore your grout lines. Your grout should be maintained throughout the year. At Grout Shield, we make grout cleaners, grout sealers, and grout restoration products to help keep our grout looking renewed and clean. For this article, we wanted to share with you some reasons on why you should clean your grout and maintain it regularly.

  • Grout is porous, and it absorbs everything it encounters like a sponge. Because of this, a lot of bacteria and germs can linger in the grout lines, so it is essential to clean it.
  • Grout can turn black or brown if not cleaned properly or regularly.
  • Grout can start to smell if not properly cleaned.
  • Your floors/countertops/backsplashes will last longer. If Grout isn’t cared for, it can be compromised and break, which can lead to the tiles moving and breaking around it, as well.
  • Your floors/backsplashes/countertops will look newer.
  • Dirty grout can be bad with people who have allergies, asthma, or respiratory problems since grout can collect dirt, dust, and allergens.
  • Grout-specific cleaners and sealers, like from Grout Shield, won’t damage your grout like regular household cleaners.
  • It preserves your home’s value.
  • Grout can hold mold and mildew, which not only looks gross, it can make you and your family sick.

Preventative care with grout will help your grout stay looking good year-round and keep you from having a dirty looking room that need fixing. The Grout Shield Maintenance Cleaner cleans stains in the grout, and it is perfect to use regularly Grout Shield Grout & Tile Deep Cleanerisgreat at lifting deep stains. read more