Our tile and grout cleaning services save you hours of scrubbing with brushes and other traditional cleaning methods. We will safely remove built up dirt and grime and other stains trapped in the pores of your tile and grout in your bathrooms and showers to prevent mildew and leaks from damaging your tile.
If you have sealed your tile and grout after installation, you should only use professional tile & grout cleaners once every few years. Most homes today have at least a room or two with tile because of its many benefits, some of which include:
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Very low maintenance required - just regular cleaning
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Ability to be placed in a wide variety of settings - fireplaces, kitchen floors, bathroom walls
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Cost effectiveness - very low
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Durability - no dents like in hardwood or snags and pulls like in carpets
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Ease of repair - it's much easier to replace a broken tile than it is a hardwood plank
After installation, you will quickly find out if your tile and grout is unsealed, as any food or drink spilled onto the floor will soak into the tile and grout, potentially staining it permanently. Although this is definitely not an optimum situation, Auckland Carpet Steam ‘n’ Dry tile and grout cleaning team have special steamers that can steam the stain, mold or mildew out of your house tile and grout surface.
Even when sealed, tile floors can start to show their age by the tile grout darkening and discoloring (This is the most common complaint from homeowners and business owners).
Particularly because tile is frequently found in a moist environment, like a bathroom or a kitchen, grout can darken, and in some cases, grow mold or black mold. Tile floors can easily be restore to their former glory by a quick dose of tile and grout cleaning.
Although a quick cleaning should be done with your regular kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning and general housecleaning to keep it looking as good as you can, a dose of professional tile cleaning and grout cleaning can erase the stains and discoloring you aren't able to clean with regular household cleaners.
Professional Tile Grout Cleaning Services
Auckland Carpet Steam ‘n’ Dry can restore your tiled and grouted areas, whether it is one year old or twenty years old. Our tile grout cleaning services include a variety of options, the most popular of which is steam cleaning to remove stains and color from deep within the grout.
We haven't met many people who enjoy cleaning tile floors, and even for those diligent enough to hurt their backs, knees and elbows, regular household cleaners - including those specially formulated for tile and grout cleaning - simply aren't strong enough to do as good a job as true professionals can.
If you are interested in achieving a 'new' look for your current tiled areas without spending much money, call Auckland Carpet Steam ‘n’ Dry today at (09) 376-7007. We offer a professional floor cleaning service.
Let Us Do The Work For You
By Steam Cleaning your Tile and Grout (not just mopping) your entire floor will be completely clean. You don't have to worry about your children or pets crawling around on it anymore. The final step of the cleaning is to rinse with just steam so there will be no soapy residue left on your newly cleaned Tile and Grout.
This Is How We Do It
Not all cleaners are created equal. We use only the best products that won't harm your floor or the air you breath. Our Cleaning Technicians are very careful with your property and take every measure to make sure the job is done correctly and you are satisfied with the work Grout Holds Onto Dirt and Bacteria Grout is a very porous surface. Even when sealed properly, it still needs a regular periodic cleaning. Why? Just like Carpet, Dirt, Grime and Bacteria wiggles it's way down into the nooks and crannies of your grout lines causing breathing problems once it gets too bad. That mildew smell that comes from your bathroom or kitchen will be eliminated by a good cleaning.
We can also protect the tile and grout from future harm by applying a new layer of sealant. Floor waxing and floor polishing are just icing on the cake, further convincing everyone who sees your tiled areas that its brand new.
You can be assured that our clear sealers will not change or alter the color of your tile or grout. Our main tile, grout and stone sealer is a 10 year flouropolymer based sealer that is guaranteed to last for many years. Our professional sealers are extremely durable and they will not yellow or break down like some cheap sealers that can be bought at the local home improvement stores. We professionally seal grout as well as all your tiled stone surfaces including granite, marble, slate and travertine.
Tile, Grout and Stone Sealer FAQ’s
Q. Why is it important to have my Tile & Grout floor sealed?
A. Sealing your Tile & Grout floor, (and walls,) is the only way to protect your investment from water-based and oil-based stains. A sealer prevents a spill from penetrating into the porous surface of the floor, and gives you time to clean it up. A professional sealer will make clean-ups are easy by simply blotting fresh spills with a clean cloth or paper towel. The sealer will continue to protect for years to come even after repeated cleanings.
Q. How does a sealer protect my floor?
A. The penetrating sealer is absorbed by the pores of the Natural Stone or Ceramic Tile & Grout. It bonds to the grout or stone and fills up the “nooks and crannies” so that wet stains cannot get below the surface, and soil sits on the surface until it is swept or wiped away.
Q. How is a sealer applied?
A. First, the floor is professionally cleaned, neutralized, and fully dried. Then, the sealer is applied using professional equipment and allowed to soak into the flooring material for five to ten minutes. Finally, the excess sealer is buffed off the surface and allowed to dry.
Q. Why is it necessary for a professional to apply sealer? Can’t I do it myself?
A. Our professionals have the training, experience, tools, and a wide variety of sealers for all types of natural stone, tiles, and grout. Professional application ensures complete protection for the entire surface of the floor. Improper sealing can leave a sticky residue on the surface of the floor that is difficult, if not impossible, to remove.
Q. What do sealers protect against?
A. A penetrating sealer repels water-based and oil-based liquids, prevents stains caused by most food and beverages; and protects the surface from dirt and impurities.
Q. Does a sealer alter the appearance of a Tile & Grout floor?
A. No. Our sealers protect without changing the original color, texture, feel, or appearance of the surface. However, we also offer color-enhancing sealers for interior natural stone, marble, granite, limestone, and masonry surfaces.
Q. Is a sealer expensive?
A. Our sealing programs are affordably priced, and can actually save you money in cleaning and replacement costs.
Q. Do you have different sealers to choose from?
A. Yes. We have a wide assortment of sealers, designed for a variety of surfaces and conditions. Some sealers are designed for interior use only, others for exterior use. Some protect against water only, others against oil and water. And some are designed specifically for floors with high porosity, such as limestone, slate, brick, and concrete. Our professionals will help you select the sealer most appropriate for your surface.
Q. How should I maintain my sealed floor?
A. We will provide you with literature on maintenance, and precautions on choice of cleaning solutions. We offer an excellent line of suitable cleaning products through our company. It is important to use the right cleaning solution, as the wrong type can actually break down the sealer over time.
Q. Will my floor ever have to be professionally cleaned and sealed again?
A. Yes. We can provide periodic maintenance cleaning and re-sealing to keep your floors in top condition. The frequency will depend on the amount of traffic on them, frequency of spills, etc. Sealers make maintaining your floors much easier and more effective, yet not completely maintenance free.
Tile & Grout Cleaning
Auckland Carpet Steam ‘n’ Dry can restore your tiled and grouted areas, whether it is one year old or twenty years old. Our tile grout cleaning services include a variety of options, the most popular of which is steam cleaning to remove stains and color from deep within the grout.