Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Tile and Grout Cleaning Methods Explored


Its undisputed dirty grout can ruin the look of the most beautiful tile. Clean Image of Orlando continues to see that tile and grout cleaning in Orlando|Longwood|WinterPark and other areas of Central FL are sometimes not performed on a regular basis. Tile and grout flooring is installed in heavily trafficked areas. Not deep cleaning the ceramic tile and grout for extended period of time can cause grout line deterioration, odor issues also appearance and decreased ability to keep it clean on a regular basis.

Tile floors will eventually develop traffic patterns, much like carpeted walkways, with discoloration in the grout joints. Once your floor has been cleaned and rinsed, a clear, penetrating sealer is applied to protect your grout joints from future discoloration.  The most efficient way to clean tile and grout is using a high-pressure truck mount. The truck mount uses heat, water pressure, and chemicals to create a shot glass cleaning effect. This allows the grout to be thoroughly cleaned. In these instances the water pressure acts like a high-powered power washer and the vacuum from the truck mount extracts the chemical, excess water and dirt and soil, leaving the tile and grout clean and refreshed.

However, neglecting to clean tile and grout on a regular schedule can lead to permanently staining the grout. In a commercial facility it may be necessary to clean the tile and grout twice a year. In a residential setting a homeowner may realistically go 12 to 18 months before needing to clean the tile and grout.

Clean Image of Orlando strongly recommends that regular sweeping and vacuuming are essential in maintaining clean tile and grout. They also suggest that the appropriate quality neutral pH balanced stone cleaner be used when cleaning the tile and grout. Using the improper cleaning products will degrade the sealer applied to the grout and very likely leave a residue on the tile and grout that will attract soil; thereby, hastening an unnecessary repeated tile and grout cleaning schedule.

Clean Image of Orlando’s proprietary restoration procedures have gained the respect of our industry as a leading solution in the aftermarket grout and tile services market. In fact, they have been selected as the after-care expert of choice by many of the Central Florida’s leading realtors, Property Managers and countless homeowners. Knowing you will receive the friendliest and most comprehensive tile and grout cleaning in Orlando| Longwood|WinterPark and other areas of Central FL call them @ 407- 298- 3132.