How To Maintain Tile and Grout Floors
Tile and Grout Got You Down?
Have you ever spent all day on your hands and knees scrubbing your tile with so-so results? That’s because gravity is working against you!
The good news is, Distinctive has the state-of-the-art equipment, the safe cleaning solutions and the perfectionist mindset to clean and extract the dirt from your tile and grout floors with excellent results.
How can you maintain tile and grout floors in between professional cleanings? The internet is full of myths, which we bust below!
6 Myths About How to Maintain Tile and Grout Floors – Busted!
Myth #1: Mopping is good enough.
Mopping evenly spreads the dirt around the floor and into the corners. Gravity causes the dirty water to absorb into the grout, which results in dirty grout lines. Dirt can also be lodged into the pores and pits of some tiles. In a kitchen, grease from cooking can be difficult to remove from tile and grout floors on your own.
Myth #2: Using dish soap to clean tile and grout is effective.
Dish soap can leave a sticky residue if not rinsed properly. This residue can stick to the inside of the grout and attract dirt.
Myth #3: Bleach will remove stubborn stains from grout.
Bleach causes grout to slowly deteriorate, weaken, and break apart over time. It can also ruin the shine on glossy tile surfaces in addition to harming the grout. Use neutral cleaning solutions and wax-free products for upkeep, and have your tile and grout professionally cleaned and sealed every year to reduce the risk of mildew, staining and discoloration.
Myth #4: Using a wire brush to clean grout lines is a good idea.
Wire brushes are easy to find and can seem like an effective way to powerfully blast out stubborn dirt accumulating in your grout. However, hard scrubbing with a tough wire brush can remove much more than the dirt and grime – it can damage the tile as well as the grout.
Myth #5: Applying sealer after cleaning is a gimmick.
Grout is basically sand, which means it is porous. Applying a sealer can make it easier to keep clean, so your floor looks better longer. Sealer will protect your grout from spills that make it susceptible to stains. Do you have pets?? Unsealed grout will absorb pet urine deposits, trapping stains and odor-causing bacteria. Sealing your grout will help give you more time to clean up accidents and avoid developing embarrassing odors.
Myth #6: Tile & grout is maintenance-free.
Just like any other household surface, tile and grout require cleaning and maintenance. A routine professional, deep cleaning is recommended for the long-term health of your grout. The professionals at Distinctive can help with this!
Benefits of Professional Tile & Grout Cleaning
Health
Contrary to popular opinion, hard surface flooring such as ceramic tile and grout is not maintenance-free nor does it stay cleaner than carpet. Yet, most people deep clean their hard surface flooring less often than their porous flooring, like carpet and rugs. Regular tile and grout cleaning is necessary to maintain your health and your family’s health.
Appearance
You just feel better when your tile and grout is clean and shiny! After a deep cleaning, you will no longer have dull grout lines or grimy tile. You will love the way your tile floors look!
Investment
Tile and grout cleaning – especially a restorative, deep cleaning – will extend its life, which will protect you from costly premature replacement.