Tile and Grout Cleaning Near Me
Keeping your tile and grout clean can feel like an endless battle. Without the proper equipment, it can also be a killer on the back and knees. Professionals clean grout by using specific cleaning solutions and machines that allow us to loosen and lift dirt lodged deep into porous grout. We use a high temperature, high velocity rinse that sanitizes your grout and removes allergens.
While you won’t have the same techniques and high-powered tools, you can mimic the basic elements of the tile cleaning process we use to get cleaner grout. If you want to clean your tile like a pro, you’ll need to gather the following materials:
- Vacuum
- Mop
- Natural cleaning solution
- Baking soda
- Hydrogen peroxide
- Clear dish soap
- Small electric bristle brush (electric toothbrush will work)
- Towels for drying
- Grout sealant
Step 1: Vacuum the floor. If you sweep the floor, you are actually pushing the dirt around and into the crevices. Vacuuming the tile helps lift dirt up and out of the grout.
Step 2: Mop the floor with a natural cleaning solution. Avoid using harsh chemical cleaners, bleach, or vinegar, as these can all damage the tile or deteriorate the grout. It is important to mop first before you clean the grout and change the water often.
Step 3: Dry the tile with a towel before proceeding to the next step. What you don’t want is for all of the dirt you just removed from the surface of the tile to settle into the porous grout. Dry the tile before it has a chance to air dry. Now you’re ready to start working on the grout.
Step 4: Apply your grout cleaning solution. We recommend making a paste with ½ cup baking soda, 1/3 cup hydrogen peroxide, and 1 teaspoon of clear dish soap. Apply the solution to your grout and let it sit for 15 minutes. The hydrogen peroxide will act as a gentle bleaching agent to help remove stains.
Step 5: Scrub your grout with an electric brush. An old electric toothbrush will work.
Step 6: Rinse the solution from the grout and dry the tile as you go. At this point in the process we use a spinner that rinses the floor at a velocity of 1800 psi and a temperature of approximately 220 degrees. You can simulate this by boiling water to rinse the tile. You will need to have towels on hand and dry the tile as you go. If you rinse the tile and allow the dirty water to dry on the grout again, you will have to start the grout cleaning process over again.
Step 7: If you are satisfied with the results of your cleaning process, apply a grout sealant to keep the grout clean longer.
Tile and Grout Cleaning FAQ’s
How much does it cost to get tile and grout cleaned?
It can cost anywhere from $150 to $1,100 to get tile and grout cleaned depending on the size of the area. An average cost for tile and grout cleaning services across the U.S. is $450. However, the cost to clean your tile and grout could be much less. Request an estimate for your grout and tile cleaning project today. Estimates are completely free and no-obligation.
Where can I find tile cleaning near me?
We service the greater Orlando area for tile and grout cleaning. You can contact us by texting or calling us at (407) 456-2035 or contact us online. If you are looking for “tile cleaning near me” in another area, we recommend doing a Google search and looking at their reviews and Better Business Bureau rating. If the tile cleaning company is “Google Guaranteed” you know that all professionals who come to your hours are background checked, licensed and insured.
What's the best cleaner for tile and grout?
We recommend natural cleaners for tile and grout. Using bleach and other harsh chemical cleaners will deteriorate your grout over time and damage the sealant. A solution of hydrogen peroxide and baking soda can remove stains without damaging grout. Gently scrub the solution into grout with a brush, rinse, and dry the grout. It is important to dry the grout before water with the dirt that you just lifted out of the tile settles back into the grout.
The only way to thoroughly clean and sanitize grout is to hire a professional tile and grout cleaner who will use special machines to that wash and rinse deep into the grout.
Grout Cleaning Orlando
Mint Condition provides expert grout cleaning services in the Orlando area. All of our tile and grout cleaning jobs include a 10 business day, no questions asked guarantee. We are IICRC-trained master technicians, and we are passionate about restoring your tile and grout to brand new condition. If you are looking for professional grout cleaning, request a free estimate today or call us at (407) 456-2035.