The Importance of Professionally Cleaning Your Tile and Grout

If you want your home to be as welcoming and as beautiful as the day you moved in, then you know many chores need to be done regularly to keep it that way. One of the most challenging and often most forgotten chores is cleaning the tile and grout. Maintaining the cleanliness of your tile and grout is more important than people realize. Many people also need to recognize that it is best to have your tile and grout professionally cleaned. Here are a few reasons why.

Improves the Lifespan of Your Floors

When you have your tile and grout professionally cleaned, it saves you money in the long run. The debris and dirt that stain the grout and tile can also damage it. If the tile and grout are not cleaned correctly, they will begin to crack, fade, and discolor, causing them to lose their shine and luster. Without proper cleaning, they will also wear down faster. Save money on tile replacement by having the tile and grout professionally cleaned.

Prevents Dangerous Mildew and Mold Growth

If your grout and tile are dirty, they become a perfect spot for breeding mold and mildew. Your home will not only look dirty, but it will begin to smell musky. Not to mention the spores from the mold and mildew can get sucked into the ventilation system and blow around the house. We are sure it is your priority to keep your family from getting sick. Mold and mildew spores can cause serious issues with the respiratory system, so keep things clean AND safe by hiring a professional tile and grout cleaner.

Keeps Your Home Looking New 

Let’s face it. It is not easy to clean tile and grout. You may try running a cloth over it and scrubbing till your arms are sore, but you are only reaching the surface. Tile and grout are porous, which means they are made up of little rocks with holes through which air and liquid can pass through. This means the cleaning done by you isn’t as effective as a professional cleaner with the proper tools and solutions to clean tile and grout. They will inevitably look dull and dingy if you wait too long.

Professional Cleaning is Better for the Grout

There are products sold that try to get you to believe that cleaning your tile and grout can be a DIY project. However, many of these cleaners are corrosive or too abrasive, and you may unintentionally damage your grout. You will end up having to pay someone to repair the grout. If you use a professional to clean the tile and grout, you will not have to worry about accidental damage.

We recommend having your tile and grout cleaned when you notice they are looking dingy. This could be every few months for some people or more often for people with pets and large families coming and going. Contact us today for a consultation. We can get your tile and grout back to their pristine shine quickly and efficiently.