Professional tile and grout cleaning
No matter how hard you try to maintain your tile's beauty while keeping the grout clean, dirt and grime still seems to embed itself into the pores of the grout making it seem impossible to clean. These pores in the grout allow dirt to become trapped below the surface and cannot be removed by regular mopping. With the right cleaners and sealers, your tile and grout surfaces can be just as beautiful as the day they were first installed. By hiring us as your grout cleaning professional you can lengthen the life of your floor and retain its youthful appearance. We know the right cleaners, tools and methods to use on any type of tile and grout surface.
We can also color seal existing sanded grout to renew its appearance.
Color sealing also known as grout coloring or grout re-coloring is an epoxy/acrylic based sealer that is applied at about a millimeter thick to the top of grout. This will help prevent dirt and stains from entering the pores of grout, and allow you time to clean up spills. The use color sealers can give your grout a fresh new look. You can even change your sanded grout surface to any desired color without the need for re-grouting. This process should only be done by trained professionals
The Process
Each customer receives the same proven cleaning process.
1. Review scope of job and examine areas of special concern
2. Measure for total square footage
3. Establish firm price
4. Move furniture
5. Sweep or vacuum all areas as needed
6. Apply premium grout and tile pre-conditioner
7. Allow time for the pre-conditioner to begin to breakdown oils and soiling
8. Agitate the grout and tile with pre-conditioner as needed
9. Pressure clean and extract with ultra hot water powered by our truck mounted unit
10. Address areas of special concern
11. Vacuum up excess water residue
12. Place furniture back in original positions
13. Review job's success with customer
14. Finalize billing
In Preparation for Your Grout and Tile Cleaning
Please allow us to communicate a few important points that should prove very helpful. CAUTION! Once we begin your grout and tile cleaning, we will apply special pretreatments and grout and tile solutions that are VERY SLIPPERY. Please take special caution when walking near the work area. Also, the vacuum hose and solution line and other tools can pose TRIP HAZARDS. PLEASE BE CAREFUL.
CHILDREN AND PETS. Please secure your small children and pets from following us out of your home while the exterior doors are open.
DRYING TIME. The drying time for grout and tile is about 1 to 3 hours, depending on the depth of the grout joints, porosity of the tile, the volume of air circulation, the temperature and the relative humidity in the room. You may wish to improve the drying time by setting the temperature to about 78° F and turning on ceiling fans. Warmer air will draw moisture out of your grout and tile faster.
RE SOILING. After we leave, the tile may still be damp. It's best to avoid foot traffic until the drying is complete. Tile re soils more quickly while damp. Grout sealer should be applied to prevent future staining of your grout.
PRODUCTS. If you purchase additional spotting products or bottled treatments, please use them according to the directions on the bottles.
FREQUENCY. There is no set rule as to how often tile should be cleaned. Frequency of grout and tile cleaning varies due to the texture of the tile, the amount of foot traffic, whether the grout is sealed or not, the frequency of mopping, the number of young children and pets, etc. Grout and tile should generally be cleaned as soon as soiling begins to appear.
FUTURE SCHEDULING. If you would like your grout and tile cleaned on a routine basis, you may call our office at (281)474-1100. Please mention to our representative that you would like your grout and tile cleaned on a 6, 12, 18, 24, or 36 month basis. The need for cleaning will vary significantly between residential and commercial customers.
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