Countertop Restoration in the San Francisco Bay Area

Tile Cleaning Solutions cleans, seals, and restores countertops in Bay Area kitchens, bathrooms, and bars. We work on granite, marble, other natural stone, and tiled counters, bringing back their finish and protecting them from everyday spills. For a free quote, call 888-294-0404 or fill out the quote form on this page.

Signs Your Countertops Need Attention

Countertops take more daily abuse than almost any other surface in the house. Look for:

  • Dull rings and etch marks. Lemon juice, wine, vinegar, and tomato sauce can etch marble and other calcium-based stone, leaving dull spots.
  • Dark oil stains. Cooking oil can soak into unsealed or under-sealed granite and stone near the stove.
  • Water absorbing into the stone. If a few drops darken the surface instead of beading up, the sealer has worn off.
  • Hard water film around sinks. Hard water in the Bay Area leaves white mineral deposits around faucets and on vanity tops.
  • Dirty or stained grout on tiled counters. Grout lines on tile countertops and backsplashes trap food and grease.
  • Fine scratches and lost shine. Daily use slowly wears down a polished finish.
Polished marble countertop in the Bay Area

Our Countertop Restoration Process

  1. Inspection. We identify the stone or tile, test how the surface absorbs water, and note stains, etching, and wear.
  2. Preparation. We protect cabinets, backsplashes, walls, and fixtures. Please clear small appliances and items off the counters before we arrive.
  3. Deep cleaning. We remove grease, residue, and mineral film with products matched to the material. On natural stone we use stone-safe products.
  4. Stain treatment. We treat stains that have soaked into the stone. Some deep or old stains can be lightened but not fully removed, and we’ll tell you up front.
  5. Honing and polishing, if needed. Etched or scratched stone can be refined with honing and brought back to its shine with polishing.
  6. Sealing. We apply a sealer to help the surface resist stains and spills. If we seal, allow 24 to 48 hours for the sealer to cure before normal use and mopping.
Tile Cleaning Solutions technician explaining a free quote to a homeowner

What's Included

  • Material identification and absorbency check
  • Cleaning of countertops, backsplashes, and tile grout lines
  • Stain treatment where possible
  • Honing or polishing when the finish calls for it
  • Sealing to protect against future stains
Restored stone bathroom vanity top in the Bay Area

Related Services

Countertop care often goes with granite cleaning, marble cleaning, and stone restoration. Tiled counters and backsplashes benefit from tile and grout cleaning and grout color sealing. Bathroom vanities pair well with shower cleaning.

Areas We Serve in the Bay Area

We provide countertop cleaning and restoration for homes and businesses throughout the Bay Area, including San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, Alameda, San Mateo, Burlingame, Redwood City, Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Mountain View, Sunnyvale, Cupertino, San Jose, Fremont, Pleasanton, Walnut Creek, Lafayette, Danville, San Rafael, Mill Valley, and Sausalito. Not sure whether we cover your neighborhood? See the full list on our Bay Area page or call us.

Aftercare: Keeping Countertops Looking New

  • Let the sealer cure. Allow 24 to 48 hours after sealing before normal use, including cooking and wiping down the counters.
  • Wipe spills quickly. Acidic foods and drinks and cooking oil cause the most damage when left to sit.
  • Use a pH-neutral stone cleaner. Skip vinegar, bleach, and all-purpose cleaners on natural stone.
  • Use cutting boards and trivets. They protect the finish from scratches and heat.
  • Do a water test now and then. If water darkens the stone instead of beading, it’s time to reseal.

How long the finish and sealer last depends on how heavily the counters are used and how they’re cleaned. Plan on resealing about every 2 years.

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Find out about the wide range of services provided at Tile Cleaning Solutions in the San Francisco Bay Area. 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.


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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.

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

Tile Stripping

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

Stone Restoration

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

Stone Polishing

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.

Etching is damage to the surface, not a stain, so cleaning alone won’t remove it. Honing and polishing can usually smooth out etch marks and bring back an even finish.

Put a few drops of water on the counter and wait a few minutes. If the stone darkens or absorbs the water, it needs sealing. If the water beads up, the sealer is still working.

Often, yes. Oil stains that have soaked into stone can usually be drawn out or lightened. Very old or deep stains may not come out completely, and we’ll let you know what to expect after we inspect them.

Yes. We clean the tile and the grout lines, and we can seal the grout or apply a grout color sealer to give it a uniform look.

Allow 24 to 48 hours for the sealer to cure before normal use, including cooking and wiping down the counters.