Tile and grout cleaning

Grout absorbs. Every mop bucket pushes dirty water into the lines, and it stays there. That is why a floor can be mopped weekly and still have grout two shades darker than the day it was installed, and why hand scrubbing produces a clean patch and a sore back rather than a clean floor.

Everclean uses state-of-the-art steam cleaners that combine high-pressure water and cleaning agents to loosen embedded debris, then a high-suction vacuum to pull the contaminants and the dirty water off the floor instead of spreading them around.

Hard surfaces are not interchangeable. Porcelain, ceramic, natural stone and sealed versus unsealed finishes all react differently, and the wrong cleaning agent can etch or dull a surface permanently. Identifying the material and the finish comes first, then the process is selected to suit it.

Attempting an aggressive hand clean on the wrong surface can do permanent damage to what is a substantial investment in your home.

Once the floor is clean and dry, a sealer restores the finish and gives the grout a barrier against the next round of mop water and spills. It is the step that determines how long the result lasts.