Slate Cleaning in Orange County

Tile Cleaning Solutions cleans, strips, and seals slate floors, patios, showers, and pool decks in Orange County. Slate’s uneven, layered surface traps dirt, so it needs a thorough cleaning and the right sealer to bring out its natural color. For a free quote, call 888-294-0404 or fill out the quote form on this page.

Common Slate Problems

Slate is tough but has a textured, layered surface that brings its own challenges:

  • Dirt in the clefts. The uneven surface holds dirt that mopping slides over.
  • Faded, chalky color. Unsealed or worn slate looks dusty and gray.
  • Peeling or hazy sealer. Old topical sealers flake and cloud.
  • Efflorescence. White mineral deposits appear on outdoor slate.
  • Flaking (spalling). Some slate sheds thin layers over time.
Close-up of cleaned slate tile in Orange County

Our Slate Cleaning Process

  1. Inspection. We identify the slate and its finish and check the grout and any existing sealer.
  2. Preparation. We protect walls, baseboards, and nearby surfaces. Our technicians can move small, light furniture. We don’t move heavy or fragile items, so please clear those before we arrive.
  3. Cleaning. We use stone-safe cleaners and scrub into the texture of the slate.
  4. Stripping, if needed. Failed sealers are removed through tile stripping.
  5. Rinse and dry. Slate must be fully dry before sealing.
  6. Sealing. A sealer suited to slate helps protect it and can enrich its color. If we seal, allow 24 to 48 hours for the sealer to cure before normal use and mopping.
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What's Included

  • Assessment of slate and existing sealer
  • Deep cleaning of textured surface and grout
  • Stripping of failed sealers when needed
  • Sealing
Clean slate tile shower in Orange County

Related Services

See outdoor tile cleaning, shower cleaning, and tile sealing. Similar outdoor stone: bluestone and sandstone.

Areas We Serve in Orange County

We provide slate cleaning for homes and businesses throughout Orange County, including Irvine, Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Orange, Tustin, Fullerton, Yorba Linda, Brea, Laguna Beach, Laguna Niguel, Aliso Viejo, Mission Viejo, Lake Forest, Dana Point, San Clemente, Seal Beach, and Fountain Valley. Not sure whether we cover your neighborhood? See the full list on our Orange County page or call us.

Aftercare for Slate

  • Allow 24 to 48 hours after sealing before normal use and mopping.
  • Use a pH-neutral cleaner.
  • Use a soft brush to clean the textured surface.
  • Sweep outdoor slate often.

How long results last depends on foot traffic, sealing, and daily care. 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 in Orange County. 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 surface, and its condition, and we’ll give you a free quote.

Yes. Sealing helps slate resist stains and can deepen its natural color. Some sealers leave a matte look and others enhance color; we’ll go over the options.

Peeling is often a failed topical sealer. Natural flaking of the stone itself can also happen. We’ll tell you which it is after we inspect it.

Yes. White mineral deposits (efflorescence) can usually be cleaned off, and sealing helps reduce them.

Slate isn’t usually polished. It looks best cleaned and sealed with a matte or color-enhancing finish.

Yes. We clean slate showers and seal the stone and grout.