Tile and Grout Cleaning - Tile and grout can become soiled and damaged making it very difficult to clean. An experience tile and grout company can take a heavily soiled tile floor and restore it it to its original look.
When looking to hire a tile and grout cleaning company ensure that prospective contractor has plenty of experience and has received some type of professional training and or certification. Organizations such as
The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration (IICRC) provide training and certification floor care, tile and grout cleaning, carpet cleaning and restoration services. Visit their website to get an insight on training requirements.
Tile and grout cleaning process involves the use of trade specific cleaning products designed to emulsify the soils in the grout and tile. Use of agitation equipment such a buffer equiped with a grout scrubbing brush or a hand grout brush to aid the cleaning product in melting the soiling. Loose soiled is pressured washed and extracted at the same time by using a truck mounted tile and gout washing system.
It is recommended that a tile and grout cleaning project be followed by an application of penetrating sealant. This will aid in keeping the grout clean and ease of cleaning.
In addition to looking for an experience and trained, make sure that the person or grout cleaning company is a reputable company by asking for references and aks for a portfolio of completed projects.