Atlanta Tile & Grout Cleaning

Why, in desperation do so many people resort to bleach and acids to attempt to clean their grout and tile? Then when this method fails, attempt to scrub and scour the filth away without results?

The problem: If you consider that seemingly smooth surfaces become scratched and dulled from daily abrasion and this in turn creates micro hiding places for dirt, oils and bacteria, conventional cleaning methods, for the most part, never truly work. In addition, the condition worsens in a short amount of time and creates an unacceptable floor that can’t be cleaned using the mop and water. The newer ceramic tile flooring creates a problem on two fronts: first, the tile surfaces are engineered with more texture than ever before making the mop less useful and effective. Secondly, and even more noticeable and problematic, the grout between the tiles has even more texture to trap dirt residue left by mopping. Mopping simply takes the dirt from the top of the tile and deposits it in the low lying grout lines where the water evaporates leaving behind the dry and crusty dirt and germs.

Cementatious lime based grout easily absorbs moisture, oils and sugars that in turn attract bacteria, dirt and other solids that change the overall appearance by darkening the grout. Porous surfaces like brick, Italian quarry-tile, limestone, slate, saltillo and other engineered flooring all act like concrete or grout, absorbing liquids, oils and dirt to a point that their appearance also darkens in time. The ability of a mop to retrieve these materials seems unfeasible even when the best chemicals are used, however, once emulsification (the dirt is dissolved) takes place, the now suspended material has nowhere to go. Using a rotary scrubber merely scrapes and loosens the grime on the surface but fails to reach into the grout lines or the texture of the tile. It is this deeper residue that remains within the floors surface, hiding in micro pockets and grout that brushes can’t get to.

Cleaning chemicals can dilute grime well enough but unless a more efficient method to remove it is used, this slurry only soaks into the grout deeper. One might consider the use of a wet vacuum to try to improve the removal process. However, this method still comes up way short of the desired, bacteria free, clean floor.

The Solution: The only true way to accomplish this is to release the material from its anchoring place by using a chemical to emulsify the dirt, grime and bacteria, then extract it right away using a high pressure extractor and then dispose of the waste water. The power of using pressurized water is the answer. The force of the water can seek out unwanted grime that is hidden in microscopic pockets displacing the deposits and removing them along with the chemical residues and bacteria. When combined with simultaneous extraction of the water after it cleans the surface, you have a virtual one pass cleaning process.

Often, just cleaning your tile and grout will return it to its original appearance. If not, then our colorseal process, shown here, can enhance the beauty of your worn out looking grout without the expense of replacement. We have many colors to choose from and match almost all grout manufacturers colors.

Travertine, marble, saltillo, granite, ceramic, porcelain, concrete, glass tile, slate and other natural stone surfaces can be damaged severely if improper solutions are applied during the tile and grout cleaning process. All Floor Restore, LLC is certified by the Hard Surface Maintenance Professionals Assoc. as a certified Cleaning Firm. Don’t trust just anyone to properly maintain your hard floor surfaces, call the pros at All Floor Restore, LLC. We service Atlanta, Tyrone, Peachtree city, Newnan, Fayetteville, Fairburn, Palmetto, Sharpsburg, Union city and all surrounding cities.