Cleaning your tile and grout lines helps keep the bacteria at bay and gives your floors and counters a fresh new look. While you can treat it as a DIY task, hiring Melbourne's tile and grout cleaning pros will ensure you get the job done correctly, quickly and without causing any damage.

Grout lines can be pretty tricky to clean. They collect all sorts of dirt and bacteria and can get pretty gross over time. Fortunately, our professional tile and grout cleaners in Melbourne will be able to restore your tile and clean your grout from dirt, mould and bacteria, bringing your floor back to its former glory.

Here's what the tile and grout cleaning service includes:

Assessment and prep

To get the area ready for treatment, your cleaner will move all the furniture and appliances out of the way (if manageable) and sweep or vacuum the floors to get them ready for cleaning. Once they identify the type of tile they're working with, they'll be able to choose the right kind of cleaning solution, so they don't damage your floor in the process. The first thing they'll do is identify the areas that need the most attention. These are typically the areas that receive the most traffic and are therefore in worse condition than the rest of your floor.

The technicians will also check to see if your floor has been sealed or coated and determine the right cleaning solution for the grout depending on whether it's sanded, un-sanded or epoxy grout. If they spot any stains, they'll apply a special cleaning product that will be able to break those down before they start cleaning the tiles and grout. They'll apply a special grout cleaning solution and let it sit for 10-20 minutes, so it dissolves all the dirt, grime and mould that's accumulated over time.

Scrubbing

Once the surface is ready to be cleaned, your cleaner will use a scrub brush to get all the dirt out of the grout either manually or using a machine scrubber. Using this technique, they can take care of all the built-up grime and dust off your tiles and grout. They'll clean around all corners and baseboards until each surface has been thoroughly scrubbed and cleaned.

Rinsing

Once the entire area has been scrubbed, Melbourne's most trusted tile and grout cleaning technicians will rinse the whole area using a high-pressure cleaning and extraction system that cleans the floors and extracts the dirty water and chemicals off your floor. The machine washes the floor using hot water and captures the dirt and excess water along the way. This process minimises splashing and keeps the surrounding areas dry and clean.

Drying

Once your tile and grout have been thoroughly cleaned and rinsed, your cleaner will dry all tiled areas thoroughly, mainly focusing on the grout lines. Once the grout is dry, you may choose to seal it using colour seal protection that will help keep your grout looking clean and bright for an extended period of time. This is an additional service that you may request ahead of time, and your tech will apply the sealant once the grout is thoroughly dry.

Most homeowners typically have tiles in the kitchen, bathroom, hallway, laundry room and many other areas in the home. While many choose this flooring option for the convenience and ease of maintenance, both tiles and grout can get really dirty and grimy over time and require deep cleaning. There are numerous benefits that you can get from cleaning your tiles and grout on a regular basis. Here are just a few of the most important ones.

Return your tile and grout to their original state

Using the right tools and supplies you can easily remove all of the built-up dirt and grime that has settled between your tiles over the course of time. This will revitalise your floor and reveal its beauty and shine. You’ll be surprised just how much an old and worn out floor can be improved and restored with a bit of work and commitment.

Remove bacteria and germs off the surfaces

Dirty and porous grout is the perfect breeding ground for bacteria, germs and mould which can have harmful effects for those who are suffering from allergies, asthma and other respiratory diseases.

By putting in a bit of effort to remove all the dirt and grime that has accumulated over time, you effectively eliminate all the germs, mildew and fungal growth that might be present within the grout lines - leaving your floor sparkling clean and sterile. This will not only improve the appearance of your tile and grout but can also have positive effects on your health and wellbeing.

Extend the lifespan of your tiles

In order to keep your floors protected and well-maintained you need to follow a regular cleaning routine and have your tiles and grout cleaned professionally every couple of years. This way you can make sure your floors look amazing while offering them protection against spills and dirt, which can help extend their lifespan.

While tile and grout cleaning is rarely anyone's favourite chore around the house, putting it off for too long can compromise the look and integrity of your floors and weaken them over time. Additionally, your tiles and grout can start losing their colour and shine and start fading away, which can be very frustrating to look at. To avoid that, you should stick to a strict cleaning schedule and make sure to either use the appropriate equipment and products or hire a professional cleaning service to do the entire process for you.