Tile and Grout Cleaning

Tile and Grout Cleaning

Tile and grout is fast becoming the material of choice people make to enhance the look of their floors and their home. Many people choose to install tile and grout in their kitchens, bathrooms, and hallways. It looks much better than the typical linoleum floor. There are so many choices of tile that you can choose from to accomplish just about any “look” that you’re trying to achieve.

However, just about everyday we come across many people who are very frustrated with this investment. It seems after a couple of years the floor becomes more and more difficult to keep clean. The tile loses its luster and the grout becomes filthy. Even though they spent hours, maybe even days, on their hands and knees trying to keep it clean.

Unfortunately, most floors are not sealed after it is installed. This is the root of the problem. You see, grout is like a sponge. It will absorb grease and dirt very quickly when it is not properly sealed. This creates a breeding ground for bacteria to grow and bloom.  When it gets to the point where they think nothing can be done, they start to consider replacing their floors. Another very sizable investment. Does this sound like you?

Well, there is light at the end of the tunnel! Most tile & grout can be restored to “like new” condition; or very close to it. This starts with having a professional floor cleaning company coming to your home or business and providing a thorough inspection and giving you a FREE Demonstration of their service. This way you will know what to expect from a professional restoration. We will cover what is involved with restoring and maintaining your floors.

Cleaning and Restoration
Most floors over one year old will need to be restored to bring it back to its natural beauty. If the floor was properly sealed when it wast installed, restoration probably won’t be needed. Restoring tile and grout requires a few steps. First we will degrease the floor to remove as much oils, dirt, and grease as possible. Next, we restore the grout with a special grout line restoration product. This will help remove most if not all surface staining. This process also “opens” the grout for proper sealing. When doing these two steps, mechanical agitation, strong rinsing and vacuum equipment is required. After the cleaning and restoration, the sealing will begin.

Sealing
Two basic types of sealers are clear or color seal. A clear sealer is used on most grout when you want to keep that same color. The sealer is liberally supplied and worked into the grout lines. It is important to choose a high quality impregnating sealer. Cheap silicone sealers do not last very long. After sealing it is important to maintain the floor using the right cleaning agents and tools. You should not use harsh chemicals as this will only damage the sealer and grout.

Color Sealing
If you are not happy with the way your grout looks after a restoration cleaning, you can change the color of the grout without regrouting. Instead of a clear seal you choose a color of your liking. This process gives your grout a “Brand New” appearance. It gives the floor a whole new look. This process makes the grout lines resistant to staining. Once again it is important to maintain the floors properly following this process.

Maintenance
Once the floor is restored and sealed, maintain the floors with a professional cleaning every couple of months. This will keep your floors looking new forever. The sealer will last longer and no more scrubbing grout lines again. Interim maintenance should be done with our pH neutral cleaner.