The Grout Medic Blog | San Diego

There is plenty of grout repair information online. A simple search will bring up hundreds of tutorials for repairing grout on your own. Why do we believe you should hire The Grout Medic for all your grout repair in San Diego, CA?

You will find DIY grout repair tool requirements, grout recommendations, and step-by-step procedures on the Internet. What you will not know is whether this is a DIY project that you will be able to execute. You will not be able to tell whether your technique will get the job done right. As grout and tile specialists, The Grout Medic of San Diego Metro urges you to call on us for grout repair projects.

Leave San Diego grout repair to those with the tools already.

Most folks decide to self-perform home improvements to save money. The thing about grout repair is that special tools are required. If you don’t have those tools already, you will have to rent or purchase them, adding unnecessary dollars to your budget. Let’s say you can borrow those tools from a friend or family member at no cost. Because there is no guarantee that you will not cause damage to your tile, or get the project completed properly, you could be out additional money to have your grout repair – well, professionally re-repaired. The Grout Medic of San Diego Metro has the tools, and we know how to use them!

Timely San Diego grout repair with excellent results only comes from a professional service provider.

The only thing that is guaranteed if you attempt your own grout repair, is that there is no guarantee that your results will improve your tiled surface. If you are unable to execute your San Diego grout repair project to the meticulous standards required, your tile could suffer the consequences. Grout that is poorly applied will not hold up to high traffic on floors and in showers. As the grout begins to fail, it will leave your tile exposed to potential breakage, which leads to more repair work. In a shower setting, bad grout lines could allow water to seep through to your floor or wall structure, which could result in a very expensive water damage repair project. Smaller issues could be grout haze, which remains long after the grout repair is through, or even mismatched grout. All of these things mean that you could end up spending far more time and money on a simple home improvement, which should have been left to The Grout Medic of San Diego Metro in the first place. Give us a try!

If you are ready to discuss your San Diego grout repair, get in touch with The Grout Medic of San Diego Metro. Call us at 619-773-0093 or email groutmedicsd@thegroutmedic.com.

The Grout Medic offers San Diego regrouting, for large and small areas of homes and businesses.

It is widely known that a small area of bad grout can disparage an entire tiled surface. Cracks, missing grout, or discoloration even on a small scale, will draw the eye straight to the affliction. If you have a small area of damaged grout, which screams to be noticed, call on The Grout Medic of San Diego Metro for our specialized regrouting service.

Yes, small areas can be regrouted.

Though small areas can be regrouted, grout removal is still required. The Grout Medic of San Diego Metro’s re-grouting service is perfect for small areas of tile, or even small areas of damage on an expansive area of tile. If you have an area of grout, which requires attention, our grout repair technicians will remove only the damaged grout and replace it anew. When it comes to regrouting, do not attempt to simply patch new grout on top of the damage. You might not achieve a proper match, and most importantly, the new grout application will not hold. Grout should never be used like spackle – they are totally different products.

Replacing grout is a job for the pros.

Trust The Grout Medic of San Diego Metro for all your regrouting needs. It is inadvisable to undertake regrouting on any scale, on your own. This is because grout removal requires special tools and techniques. Our professionally-trained regrouting technicians are armed with everything needed to regrout your tile – and we can complete you project in one visit.

Choose San Diego regrouting over tile replacement.

Whether you are short on time, design inspiration, or budget, a total tile replacement can become a major catalyst for stress. The great news is, our specialized San Diego regrouting service will require very little of all those things. Since we do not have to remove any tile in order to perform a regrouting project, there will not be any major demolition. Because you can keep the tile you love and simply regrout it, you will not have to search far and wide for new tile. When it comes to saving money, our regrouting service delivers – no costly tile, nor multiple days of labor costs to remove and re-install tile. For these reasons and more, many home and business owners have sought out our San Diego regrouting!

Are you in need of professional San Diego regrouting? Get in touch with The Grout Medic of San Diego Metro to schedule your in-home consultation today. Call us at 619-773-0093 or email groutmedicsd@thegroutmedic.com.

For many homeowners, tile and grout cleaning is a point of personal stress. Are we doing it properly? Are we cleaning our grout often enough?

If you have a tiled floor or multiple areas with tiled flooring, you probably clean those once or twice weekly with your typical regimen. When it comes to tiled showers, you might feel the woe of tedium. Do you often find yourself wanting to put off cleaning your shower due to the amount of time and effort it takes to feel like you have done the job properly? If so, you are not alone. The Grout Medic of San Diego Metro can get your grout sparkling clean, and help you maintain a beautiful and health result between professional cleanings.

How often should you clean your grout?

The Grout Medic of San Diego Metro recommends cleaning your tile and grout as needed. Every area of grout will not require the same amount of cleaning. Here is a short guide for optimizing your San Diego grout cleaning regimen.

Grout cleaning for floors and countertops.

As we mentioned above, your floors will find themselves on your weekly or twice weekly to-do list. It makes obvious sense, that the areas most used in your home will require more attention. Tiled countertops will likely require multiple cleanings per week, with a pH-balanced solution and warm water. Cleaning your floors will likely involve some sort of mopping device – whether that is a wet-dry vac, traditional mop, or steam mop. As with your counters, cleaning your floors with a pH-balanced cleaning solution will work better for your everyday upkeep. If you are using a steam mop, no other cleaner will be required. For spot cleaning tough stains, you can apply a small amount of bleach cleaning solution, but we do not recommend large-scale weekly cleanings using bleach.

Grout cleaning for showers and tub surrounds.

Bathroom tile creates one of the biggest cleaning conundrums. As you probably know, high-traffic baths and showers can accumulate dirt and soap residue very quickly. You might also notice the dreaded evidence of mold and mildew over time. The Grout Medic of San Diego Metro recommends at least a weekly gentle grout cleaning for your bath or shower. Like floors and countertops, a pH-balanced cleaning solution is best for your grout and tile, and a bleach spot cleaning here and there will help get rid of excessive spot staining. Do not use brushes or abrasive solutions on your grout. If you find that your grout and tile are not coming clean with a gentle cleaning, it’s time to schedule a professional San Diego grout cleaning with The Grout Medic.

Can I rent a grout cleaning machine?

While it is possible to rent a grout cleaning machine from some big box stores, we believe that you will find The Grout Medic’s San Diego grout cleaning an easier solution. There is the issue of taking the time to learn to operate the machine, and of course, the cost to rent it. Will it be in working order once you get it home? If it stops working, will another one be available on-the-spot? Even if you can get a replacement, that will be one more trip to the store you didn’t plan. How long will it take you to get your grout clean, and how do you know you have thoroughly cleaned it? Hiring The Grout Medic for your San Diego grout cleaning once or twice yearly will save you a lot of time and hassle. Our trained technicians will arrive with a professional cleaning system, in top working order to clean your grout and tile thoroughly and efficiently. Additionally, our grout sealing after cleaning will help you keep your tiled surface clean and protected between professional cleaning appointments.

Is it time to schedule your San Diego grout cleaning? Get in touch with The Grout Medic of San Diego Metro for a professional result, every time. Call us at 619-773-0093 or email groutmedicsd@thegroutmedic.com.

If you have been researching San Diego grout cleaning companies, you might be asking yourself this question.

When it comes to hiring any home improvement contractor to provide a service in our home, we often pose the query, “Can’t I just do this myself?” Particularly for cleaning tasks, we wonder if we should not just try it on our own. Deep cleaning grout and tile surely cannot be that difficult, right? And we will have saved money, right? Well, not so much, on either account. We believe you will find that professional grout cleaning is totally worth it!

Why pay for professional San Diego grout cleaning?

The first problem with undertaking your own San Diego grout cleaning task, is that you could be swayed to use products that are not recommended for your grout and tile. For just about any deep cleaning task around the home, we look for strong deep cleaning chemical solutions. After all, the products’ manufacturers would have us believe they are the perfect chemical cleaners to achieve our desired result. The issue here, is that everyday chemical cleaning solutions often contain bleach. While bleach will whiten and brighten your grout lines, it will not deep clean the pores of your grout. Bleach is also not recommended for prolonged use on brass, stainless steel, or other metal finishes. It could cause discoloration of those surfaces if left on too long or not properly rinsed. And even if you liken the residual smell of chlorine to a super-clean-smelling home, it is very strong when in use.

The second issue with trying to deep clean your grout, is that you will probably feel the need to employ scrub brushes or other scouring tools. Harsh scrubbing and scouring are not safe for your grout, and they could mar the finish of your stone tile too! We would be remiss if we did not inform you that scrubbing your grout only cleans the surface of your grout – it will not penetrate beyond for a truly deep clean. Dirt particles and other nasty contaminants will still lurk beneath the surface. So, you will effectively be doing damage to your grout for zero payoff.

The third reason that professional San Diego grout cleaning is in your best interest over a DIY deep cleaning attempt, is the time it will take even if you rent a cleaning machine. How much time do you have to effectively clean every inch of your grout? How much willpower do you possess to remain on-task until the job is complete? The Grout Medic of San Diego Metro might make professional grout cleaning look easy, but that is because we do it almost every day. Our highly-trained grout cleaning technicians can get your grout and tile super-clean in a fraction of the time it would take for you to learn how to operate a rented cleaning system. Will it take you more than a day? Perhaps more than a weekend? Why pay good money to find out, and risk a poor result in the process?

Our San Diego grout cleaning service will save you the hassle.

The Grout Medic of San Diego Metro is here to take the guesswork out of DIY grout cleaning chores by doing it for you! We have the time, the tools, and the right people to get your job done efficiently and beautifully. When we leave your home, you will know that your grout and tile are clean, disinfected, and free of icky dirt and contaminants. There will be zero lingering chemical smell, just a fabulous result!

If you are ready to discuss your San Diego grout cleaning, get in touch with The Grout Medic of San Diego Metro. Call us at 619-773-0093 or email groutmedicsd@thegroutmedic.com.