by Appleby | Oct 17, 2012
Testimonials! Appleby Cleaning actively solicits testimonials from every customer we service. After EVERY hard surface job is completed, we send an email asking for feedback. Here are our most recent and up-to-date responses from our valued customers: Appleby...
by Appleby | Jul 20, 2012
Here’s a chip I fixed in Ceasarstone in San Francisco last week. I used Travertine patch and added some white to it. I built it up over several applications and cleaned up the excess patch with acetone. Ceasarstone is a man-made subsatnce and we generally...
by Appleby | Jul 20, 2012
The picture above is a good representation of the effect of an enhancing sealer on slate. Obviously, this sealer–in this case Miracle 511 Seal and Enhance–is in the process of being freshly applied, so the sheen you see will fade as the sealer dries. ...
by Appleby | Jun 21, 2012
Wood decking can make a backyard or front entry area more functional, comfortable and aesthetic. But after a few years, your new deck may start to look worn and faded. Here’s an example of a wood deck we renovated in Pinole, CA. The home was a Hacienda style...
by Appleby | Jun 13, 2012
Holy Smokes! This baseboard looks bad. What happened? We at Appleby are intimately involved with baseboards because we in the Hard Surface Division deal with them everyday. The picture above is an example of MDF baseboards that have been exposed to water...
by Appleby | Feb 13, 2012
What’s the easiest way to caulk at shower? Caulking a shower is something that not only protects the shower pan mortar bed, but also makes the difference between a good-looking and unsightly shower. Many people clean their showers religiously but are frustrated...
by Appleby | Feb 13, 2012
What can I do if my grout doesn’t match? So often when grout or mortar has been placed between tiles or stones, any repairs done thereafter are a challenge to match. The human eye is instinctively drawn to the differences in color and contrast, and the repair is...
by Appleby | Jan 26, 2012
Okay, it isn’t really a chainsaw, but leaving your hardwood, marble or laminate floor exposed to the vicious teeth of an unprotected chair can cause just as much damage as a whirring blade. Appleby provides a new service, one that you should be excited...
