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.

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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 sandiego@thegroutmedic.com.