Cleaning tile floors by hand is hard work. It’s messy, uncomfortable and impossible to get the deep-clean results that come with professional tile and grout cleaning.
This is because regular mopping will never reach the hidden dirt that lies deep within the pores of your grout lines. Grout is a porous material and it collects dirt, grime and spills, often discoloring the surface.
Our professional tile and grout cleaning service uses our proprietary hot water extraction cleaning method to clean out the hidden dirt and restore the luster to your floors. In addition, we’ll remove 96.5% allergens from your grout.
HOW WE CLEAN GROUT AND TILE STEP BY STEP
STEP 1. INSPECTION
We inspect to determine the type of surface we are cleaning and to select the appropriate cleaning product. We also look for cracks or chips in the grout to bring to your attention.
STEP 2. MOVE FURNITURE
We move most furniture, although there will be extra charges for moving appliances and heavy furniture
STEP 3. “MAGIC SQUARE”
We will pre-clean one of the worst areas to determine that the results are what you expect. Most of the time the results are dramatic, however, if the grout was not sealed and is deeply stained no amount of cleaning will remove deeply set permanent stains.
Benefit: We would rather test a small area than spend hours only to find that the results were not up to your expectations. In some cases, there could be a minimum charge incurred.
STEP 4. PRE-CLEAN – (WASH STEP)
The appropriate cleaning agent is applied.
Benefit: Only safe nontoxic cleaning solutions are used, they will safely loosen, emulsify and suspend deeply embedded soils.
STEP 5. AGITATION
A special grout brush and machine are used to agitate the solution.
Benefit: This step further loosens ground-in soil.
STEP 6. DWELL TIME
The cleaning solutions are allowed ample time to work their magic.
Benefit: Allowing cleaning agents more time to penetrate deeper into porous grout and stone is the only way to completely loosen deeply embedded soil and stains.
STEP 7. EDGE/CORNER DETAILING
We have special tools designed to get into edges, corners and walls.
Benefit: Nothing is missed, difficult areas that may have been neglected are now cleaned.
STEP 8. CLEAN, RINSE & NEUTRALIZE
The cleaning solutions are allowed ample time to work their magic.
Benefit: Allowing cleaning agents more time to penetrate deeper into porous grout and stone is the only way to completely loosen deeply embedded soil and stains.
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS
Grout Sealer
Prevents soil and stains from penetrating into the porous grout where they become permanent. It is highly recommended that all grout be sealed.
Stone Enhancer
Enhancers give slate and some types of stone a deep, enhanced wet look without leaving a film on the stone.
Minor Grout Repair
The process of renovating a surface to its original condition (or better) by cleaning, repairing, or refinishing it.
Clean ↗
When we clean tile and grout, we use a high-pressure water and vacuum system along with a cleaning solution that doesn’t leave a residue.
Seal ↗
Grout is a porous material that absorbs soil and spills, just like carpet. Applying a sealant creates a protective barrier, making it easier to clean spills on your grout before they soak in.
Maintain ↗
Avoid bleach and other harsh chemical cleaners that might break down sealants around your tile and grout.
Tips For Grout Cleaning ↗
- Always vacuum and/or sweep before mopping to eliminate as much dry soil as possible.
- Always rinse after you mop.
- Avoid using bleach and other harsh chemical cleaners that might break down the grout and sealants.
Material We Clean ↗
Stone, Tile, and Grout.
Critical Questions to Ask When Selecting the Right Grout and Tile Cleaner
- Do they Pre-Qualify what the end results will be by performing a sample area?
- What kind of protection do they provide for the other areas over which they may run hoses?
- Do they pre-agitate grout lines prior to cleaning?
- Do they pre-spray or are the detergent and rinse combined in one step?
- Do they have special tools for performing difficult jobs such as edge, wall, and countertop tools?
FAQS
How To Clean Grout And Tile?
When cleaning grout, avoid using bleach and other harsh chemical cleaners that might break down sealants. The best way to clean grout is using a natural grout cleaner.
We recommend mixing 1/2 cup of baking soda, 1/4 cup of hydrogen peroxide, 1 tsp dish soap. Mix together the baking soda, hydrogen peroxide and dish soap. Spoon mixture onto grout, wait 10 minutes, scrub and rinse.
Why Should I Have My Tile And Grout Cleaned?
Just like carpet, dirt builds up over time dulling your tile’s appearance and discoloring your grout. A thorough, professional tile and grout cleaning is the only way to remove the deep-down dirt. Learn more here.
Where Can I Find A Tile And Grout Cleaner Near Me?
You can find a tile and grout cleaner near you on our website in the upper right-hand corner. Or give Chet’s Cleaning a call at 248-587-8343 and our customer service team will help you.
How Often Should I Have My Tile Floor Cleaned?
As with carpet, many factors must be considered when determining the frequency of tile and grout cleaning. Foot traffic, children, pets, and routine floor maintenance will affect how often you need to have your tile and grout cleaned.
How Do You Clean My Tile And Grout?
We scrub each individual grout line as well as tiles with tile and grout specific cleaners. We clean using high pressure that hooks up to our truck-mounted unit that will extract the dirt and grime embedded in the grout lines.