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 Why have your tile and grout professionally cleaned? |
In
addition to carpet, other floor coverings are gaining popularity in
homes today. And, like carpet, these coverings take their fair
share of traffic, spills, and abuse. For most, the old fashioned mop is
the only means of cleaning ceramic tile and grout. But have you
ever really gotten those grout lines clean this way? Sure, it
might look better, but not like it did when it was brand new.
Most mops simply spread the dirt and grime around because there is no
extraction of the dirt with this method. Eventually the tile
and grout begins to look darker. Household contaminants from the
mop have been absorbed into the grout between the tile leaving it dull
and dingy. Ever tried the toothbrush method? Talk about
back-breaking! And you usually get the same results as mopping.
Fortunately,
Steamatic now offers ceramic tile and grout cleaning for your home and
office. Our trained technicians can restore your tile and grout
to like new conditions. We use high pressure, agitation and
heat to immediately extract years of build up.
The
process is simple. After we examine and measure your tile, we
establish pricing before any work begins. That way, there are no surprises at
the end of the job! Then we apply premium grout and tile
preconditioner and allow time for it to break down oils and soiling and
agitate the grout and tile as needed. We then pressure clean and
extract the tile and grout with our truck-mounted, hot water extraction
unit. At the end, we vacuum up any excess water, move all
furniture back in place, and review the cleaning with you. Normal
drying time is 10-15 minutes. The tile may be slightly damp when
we leave, which is normal. If you must put traffic across the
tile, we will leave shoe covers to keep from resoiling the areas until
they are completely dry.
There is no set rule as to how often
tile should be cleaned. Frequency of cleaning varies due to the
texture of the tile, the amount of foot traffic, whether the grout is
sealed, the frequency of mopping, and the number of small children and
pets. You are the best judge to determine whether or not your
tile has lost its luster. We can even set you up on a routine
cleaning schedule, cleaning every 6, 12, 18, or 24 months. We
will call to remind you when it is time for your next cleaning. |
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| To Seal Or Not To Seal…. Is There Really A Question? |
Sealing
your grout is essential to protecting your investment. Grout is
made of cement, which is porous, and take on the colors and odors of
oils, soil, grime, and other household contaminants. The tiny
holes in the cement can be filled with either whatever is spilled or
tracked in, or you can fill it with a grout sealer. Grout that is
not sealed will eventually ruin your tile floor.
The benefits
of grout sealant are numerous. Ever spilled soda or juice on your
tile? Once it soaks into the grout, your chances of removing it
diminished greatly. If the tile is sealed, it basically repels
the liquid and wipes right up! You spend less time cleaning and
more time doing the things that are important to you. Mold and
mildew can grow in unsealed grout that is continuously exposed to a
wet, humid environment. By sealing the grout, this completely
eliminates mold and mildew from growing deep in the grout.
We
apply grout sealant immediately after cleaning. It is a clear,
penetrating sealer that will protect the grout from future
discoloration without changing the appearance of the floor. Most
floor dealers recommend applying sealant when the flooring is
installed, but it does not last forever. Periodic reapplication
of the sealant will extend the life of your tile greatly. |
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