Tile & Grout Cleaning

Tile Cleaning Solutions cleans tile and grout for homes and businesses. We deep-clean ceramic, porcelain, and natural stone floors, showers, countertops, and patios, then seal the grout if you want it sealed. For a free quote, call 888-294-0404 or fill out the quote form on this page.

Signs Your Tile and Grout Need a Professional Cleaning

Grout is porous, so over time dirt works into it and household cleaners stop making a difference. These are the problems we see most often:

  • Grout that has turned gray or dark. Mopping pushes dirty water into the grout lines. If your grout is now several shades darker than when it was installed, the dirt is embedded and needs a deep clean.
  • Hard water spots and mineral deposits. Water in many areas is hard. When it evaporates, it leaves a white, chalky film on shower walls, around fixtures, and on floors near sinks.
  • Kitchen grease. Cooking grease settles on floor tile and backsplashes and traps dirt in the grout. It’s a constant problem in restaurant and home kitchens.
  • Mold and mildew in showers. Dark spots in corners and along the bottom rows of shower tile usually mean moisture is collecting in the grout.
  • Sand and grit in the grout lines. Near the coast, sand and fine grit get tracked in and pushed into grout, especially near entryways and patio doors.
Close-up of clean white tile and bright grout lines after cleaning in the Bay Area

Our Tile and Grout Cleaning Process

We adjust every job to the tile and its condition. A typical cleaning goes like this:

  1. Inspection and evaluation. We identify the tile type, check the grout and any existing sealer, and note problem areas. Delicate materials like saltillo and terracotta need gentler methods than porcelain, so this step decides how we clean.
  2. Preparation. We clear the work area and protect nearby surfaces such as walls and baseboards. Our technicians can move small, light furniture. We don’t move heavy or fragile items, so please clear those before we arrive.
  3. Pre-treatment and agitation. We apply cleaning solutions matched to your surface, stone-safe products on natural stone, let them loosen embedded dirt and residue, then scrub the grout lines and tile surface to break up buildup that mopping can’t reach.
  4. Rinse, recovery, and final check. We rinse the tile and grout thoroughly and remove the dirty solution, then walk the area with you and spot-treat anything that needs another pass.
  5. Optional sealing. We can apply a clear tile sealer or a grout color sealer. Sealer helps repel stains and spills and makes routine cleaning easier.
Tile Cleaning Solutions technician explaining a free quote to a homeowner

Surfaces We Clean

We work on hard surfaces: tile, grout, natural stone, and laminate floors.

If your stone is scratched, etched, or dull even after cleaning, take a look at stone honing, stone polishing, and stone restoration.

Clean tiled shower and bathroom floor in the Bay Area

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Areas We Serve

We provide tile and grout cleaning for homes and businesses in four service regions: Bay Area, Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego. Follow the link for your region to see our work there, or call us if you’re not sure we cover your neighborhood.

Aftercare: Keeping Tile and Grout Clean Longer

  • Drying. You can usually walk on the tile right after cleaning. Allow at least an hour for it to dry fully. If we seal, allow 24 to 48 hours for the sealer to cure before normal use and mopping.
  • Use a pH-neutral cleaner. Bleach, vinegar, and other harsh or acidic cleaners can wear down sealer, damage grout, and etch natural stone.
  • Clean spills quickly. This matters most for grease in kitchens and for wine, coffee, and citrus on marble or travertine.
  • Control moisture and dirt. Squeegee or wipe down showers after use, and put mats at entry doors to catch sand and grit.

How long results last depends on foot traffic, sealing, and daily care. Sealed grout cleaned with the right products generally stays clean longer than unsealed grout. Plan on resealing about every 2 years.

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other services

Find out about the wide range of services provided at Tile Cleaning Solutions. Whether you need cleaning, sealing, or restoration, we’re the experts in tile care. Contact us today for details on how we can help you keep your surfaces looking great.

Extend the life of your tile floor and surface with secure tile and grout cleaning, suitable for all kinds of tiles in both commercial and residential settings.

Specialized tile sealing service meets all your maintenance needs for tile surface and makes your daily tile cleaning easy.

Give your tile floor a fresh look that seems as new with specialized tile stripping. We offer tile stripping for all kinds of tiles.

Re-establish the natural glow of your stone tile surfaces and floors with the stone polishing service

Make your stone floors less prone to wear and scratches with specialized stone honing service

Enhance the durability and appearance of your stone floors with our specialized stone polishing service

Frequently Asked Questions

Call 888-294-0404 or use the quote form on this page. Tell us about the size of the area, the type of tile or stone, the condition of the grout, and whether you want sealing, and we’ll give you a free quote.

A typical residential job takes about 2 to 6 hours, depending on the size and condition of the area. Commercial jobs can take longer. You can usually walk on the tile right away, but allow at least an hour for it to dry fully. Humidity and ventilation affect drying time.

Sealing is usually recommended. Freshly cleaned grout lets the sealer bond properly, and sealed grout resists stains and spills and is easier to keep clean. You can choose a clear sealer or a grout color sealer, which also gives grout an even, uniform color. Plan on resealing about every 2 years.

Yes, as long as the method fits the stone. Marble, travertine, and limestone are sensitive to acidic cleaners, so we use stone-safe products and adjust our technique for each material. If the stone is already etched or dull, cleaning alone may not restore it, and honing or polishing may be needed.

It depends on traffic and use. Busy kitchens, entryways, and commercial floors need cleaning more often than a guest bathroom. With regular maintenance, about every 2 years is a good reference point. Sealing the grout and using pH-neutral cleaners between visits helps stretch the time between professional cleanings.

It helps. Clearing the area lets us reach the whole floor and lowers the risk of damage. Our technicians can move small, light furniture, but we don’t move heavy or fragile items, so please clear those before we arrive.