Residential Tile and Grout Cleaning

Residential Tile and Grout Cleaning

The prospect of cleaning your tile and grout on your own can be a daunting task, especially if you have a large area, stains, or natural stone. If you know the square footage and the type of surface, you can click to GET A QUICK ESTIMATE.

Why is what we do better than mopping? Mopping, swiffering, or micro padding, are often the cause of dirtier floors. The process of pushing the dirty water all over the floor gives an illusion of a clean floor because the dirt is spread evenly across the floor making it uniformly dirty.

How do you know if you need tile and grout cleaning? If you have a pantry or closet in your tiled area that has the same tile and grout, look at the floor in it. Pantry and closet areas are not subject to high traffic, and generally, show what the tile and grout should look like. If you do not have a closet or pantry, pull out the oven or refrigerator. Another option is to put a little dish soap on a grout line, let it sit for 3 minutes, and then scrub with a brush and dab dry.

Why is grout dirty? Grout is designed to help keep tile safe. Grout joints allow a place for water to go and not sit on top of the tile creating a slip hazard. The groove of grout though collects anything that sits in it, so water travels to the grout line taking soil, dirty mop water, grease, etc. into the grout lines and then the water evaporates or soaks into the grout and the dirt remains. After a time the soil can become acidic and begin to have a negative effect on the grout causing malodor, poor aesthetics, and even failure.