Dirty, moldy grout and tile isn’t something that anyone wants in their home. Unfortunately, grout and tile cleaning can be a difficult task – sometimes, it seems that no amount of scrubbing will get your tile sparkling. But with a little effort, you can get your grout and tile looking great. Here, a tile cleaning expert answers some of the most commonly asked questions about cleaning your tile.
1. Why should I get my grout and tile cleaning? Aside from the obvious aesthetic reasons for cleaning your grout and ti
2. How can I tell if my grout or tile needs cleaning? The first step in determining if you need grout or tile cleaning is a visual inspection. If the grout and tile look dirty, it probably should be cleaned. Also, try to compare the grout and tile in high-traffic areas to that in low-traffic areas. If the tile in high-traffic areas is dirtier and darker than other areas, it should be cleaned.
3. What should I do if my grout is moldy or mildewed? Moldy or mildewed grout can be very difficult to clean. While a good scrubbing with a household cleaner may remove mold on the surface of the grout, often the mold is actually deeply embedded inside the grout. If the do-it-yourself grout and tile cleaning methods you’ve tried aren’t solving your mold problem, you may need to hire a professional cleaning service to resolve the issue.
4. Should I hire a professional grout and tile cleaning service? Whether you should hire a professional tile cleaning service depends on how dirty your tile and grout is. While manual cleaning may remove surface dirt, it can be next-to-impossible to remove more deeply embedded dirt and grime yourself. Tile cleaning experts use special equipment to deep-clean your tile and grout. Plus, after the cleaning is complete, most professional cleaners will apply a sealant to your tile and grout to make it easier to clean in the future.
5. Can a professional cleaning service make my tile look like new? That depends. While professional cleaning can produce impressive results, it’s not always possible to return tile to “like-new” condition. Old tile may have imperfections that are impossible to remove, and if you’ve neglected cleaning your tile and grout for a number of years, it may be more difficult to remove deeply embedded stains.
