Tile and Grout Cleaning – Are You Ready For This?

For Boca Raton homeowners, cleaning tile and grout floors is probably one of the least desirable household chores that they face. Tile and grout floors are beautiful and commonly used in homes across Florida particularly in kitchens and bathrooms. Regular mopping will typically keep the tile clean but the whole floor will eventually take on a dingy appearance because of the grout.

Grout is a porous material so unlike tile, dirt, grime grit and even mold does not sit on top of the surface but is actually absorbed into the grout. It is double tough to clean. Unless you call a professional tile and grout cleaning service, there is no way to get rid of the dingy look without getting down on your hands and knees with a toothbrush or narrow scrub brush.

Are You Really Ready For This?

We suggest you avoid abrasive cleaners like Comet or Ajax as they could scrape the tile. Chemical solutions have the danger of toxic vapors and should be avoided unless you have excellent ventilation. That leaves grandma's go-to cleaner of one part vinegar to three parts water.

The process is pretty simple, and labor intensive. Squirt some cleaner on the grout and go at it with a back and forth motion of the toothbrush or scrub brush. Keep in mind that you will only be able to do six to 8 inches at a time and you have to do every inch of the grout line.

At some point you may run across damaged sealant that you'll need to cut out. When you do, the grout under it will most likely come up as well requiring you to have replacement grout on hand.

The only shortcut for this process is to not do it yourself. An experienced, trained professional equipped with the right equipment can make short work of the entire process and have your tile and grout cleaned and sealed in no time.

If that sounds like the logical approach to your cleaning project, give us a call today and we will provide a competitive quote and set up a convenient appointment for your floor cleaning.