Grout and Tile Cleaning
Tile Cleaning and RestorationMost floors over one year old will need to be restored to bring it back to “like new” condition. If the floor was properly sealed upon installation, restoration will most likely not be needed. Restoring tile and grout requires a few steps.
First we degrease the floor to remove as much oil 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 2 steps mechanical agitation, strong rinsing and vacuum equipment is required. After the cleaning and restoration the sealing will begin.
Sealing your grout
There are 2 basic types of sealers. Clear or color seal. A clear sealer is used on most grout where you want to keep that same color. The sealer is liberally applied and worked into the grout lines. It is vital to use a high quality durable impregnating sealer for this process. 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 will not need to use ammonia, bleach, or other harsh chemicals. This will only damage the sealer and grout.