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Professional Tile & Grout Cleaning Services
Our Any home with tile needs regular cleaning and maintenance to keep it looking as attractive as the day the tiling was installes. Tile cleaning is fairly simple, its the grout in between that often presents a problem. Grout is porous, easily collecting dirt, grime and bacteria. Dirty discolored grout can make even the most expensive tile look dull and unattractive.
The Lonestar restoration team sees some of the worst cases of dirty grout and tile, which is why we’ve developed a six-step tile and grout cleaning process. This process can be used on a variety of tile, including ceramic and porcelain, and is ideal for kitchen and bathroom floors, showers, countertops and entranceways and other tiled areas.
Saves Time And Hassle
It take time and elbow grease to clean discolored grout and tile. With our busy lives, we often only have time for a quick floor sweep and a hurried swipe with a rag across the countertops. A professional tile and grout cleaning offers the deep cleaning you don’t have time to tackle.
Spots and stains are targeted, pre-treated and removed plus a high-pressure cleaning technique is used for grime and ground-in soil. All baseboards and corners are cleaned carefully – no crumbs or dust bunnies left behind. A professional tile cleaning includes a full drying process as well as sealing the grout line to help keep dirt from accumulating.
Importance Of Clean Grout
Grout is a porous material that easily stains. In rooms that see high humidity/moisture (like the bathroom), grout can develop mildew and bacteria. Have you ever seen a pinkish-red film on your bathroom grout? This is bacteria Serratia Marcescens and is typically found in showers. It can be removed with a general household cleanr that contains chlorine bleach.
Safety Tip:
If you opt to use this cleaning method be sure it’s safe for your tiles, wear gloves, rinse thoroughly and only use a bleach cleaner in a well-ventilated room. You can help prevent the growth of the ‘pink’ bacteria by wiping dry your shower tiles, countertops and any other affected area after each use. The bacteria needs the moist environment to grow.
In between professional cleanings, keep your tile and grout looking fantastic with a baking sode/white vinegar paste. Mix a 1:1 ratio of baking soda and white vinegar. Scrub the grout with the paste and a bristled brush. Never use mtal bristles or your may damage your grout and beautiful tile. Keep tile clean by following the manufacturer’s suggested cleaning techniques. Always wipe up spills as soon as possible to prevent/reduce staining. If it’s time to restore the beauty of a home’s older tile or you’re in need of some tile and grout cleaning help. It’s best to call in the professionals. You’ll save time, hassle and wont have to worry about potential damage to the tiel because the Lonestar restoration professionals have the experience and right equipment to handle even the toughest jobs. We even offer certified green tile and grout cleaning products featuring the Environmental Choice and Green Seal.
WHy Steam cleaning Carpet
Is More Sanitary
Steam cleaning carpet is becoming a leading alternative to the traditional shampoo method. As indicated by the EPA, the typical person can be found inside of their home or office space at least 90 percent of their time. Therefore it is imperative that harmful pollutants are removed regularly. While there are numerous techniques to utilize when removing dirt and allergens., they don’t always leave the same results. There are many benefits to the flooring and the occupants when hot water and steam are employed.
With as many as one hundred times more pollutants found indoors compared to outside, flooring fibers must be cleaned often. The usual vacuuming and spot cleaning is a necessary step in prolonging the life of the carpet, but such methods can only remove debris at the surface. Performing a deeper treatment approach will remove the dirt, pet hair, dust mites and other debris that commonly work their way down further or are dug into fibers themselves.
While everyone tracks these unwanted contaminants indoors, kids and pets can greatly increase the volume of incoming pollutants. Over time a build-up of dust and grime can occur, so it is important to remove this build-up to preserve the flooring’s appearance and protect the health of those within the space.
Shampoo treatments have been utilized for many years. The process produces a substantial volume of foam in order to break up the dirt and other unwanted particles that have become stuck to the fiber strands over time. The lubricating texture of the shampoo minimizes any damage to the fibers that can occur from the equipment’s large brushes. This method is rather quick and can be successful when small stains and high traffic areas need to be addressed.
On the other hand, steam cleaning carpet utilizes equipment that shoots hot water into the fibers to remove the debris build-up. This heated application helps to reduce any bacteria, germs, mites, an dother toxins that are present. The level of moisture applied can be easily controlled depending upon the surface that is worked upon in order to not damage the underlying material. The excess water along with the dislodged dirt is then eliminated utilizing the suction component of th equipment.
The depth with wich this method treats not only reduces harmful allergens, it will greatly improve the overall appearance and lifespan of the carpeting as well. Unlike the yellowing that can result from many brighteners, there is little change of discoloration when hot water and steam are employed. This technique typically dries rather quickly, whereas the nature of some water-based shampoo necessitates longer drying time. Re-soiling is minimized as well when the steamed material is thoroughly dried prior to use.
The chemicals often utilized to brighten up all surfaces can negatively impact people and pets, especially those with allergies and other sensitivities. A key benefit to steam cleaning carpet is the minimization of chemicals present during the process. In addition, there is less chance of harmful residues contaminating the indoor environment. The air can remain healthy and clean for those within the space.
While such methods can be carried out by the home owner, a certified technician trained and experienced in such practices and with powerful professional equipment cna produce better results. Those that are approved by the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration have and continue to meet the institutes continuing, education requirements. When hiring a certified technician, clients can rest assure their flooring is in the hands of a reputable professional.