The importance of getting your tiles professionally cleaned

Most people get their carpets professionally cleaned, but very few think about their tiles. Did you know that it is just as important to have your tiles and grout regularly cleaned by the professionals? Bacteria, stains, food, dirt, grease, pet hair, odours and allergens, can all settle in the grout of your tiles, just like it carpets. If you haven’t had your tile and grout cleaned recently – or ever – it’s time to schedule a professional tile cleaning,

Tile and Grout Maintenance

The porous substance between each tile is called grout. Although it does come in other colors, white or variations on white are the most popular choices. Since grout is porous, it is very easy for dirt and bacteria to be stuck and appear dirty and become potentially dangerous. Over time, the grout between your tiles can start to build up with mold, mildew, bacteria, dirt and debris. This build up at minimum can make your tile and grout look dingy. But more concerning are the unhealthy irritants that build to create an unhygienic surface. Places like poorly ventilated bathrooms, showers, back splashes in your kitchen, and hard to reach areas of your kitchen can create favorable conditions for mold and mildew grow as well as in the high traffic areas of your home. A yearly professional cleaning will remove this buildup and bring back a healthy look to your tile and grout.

If you entertain guests often, you like to make sure your home is clean and hospitable. Poorly cleaned or never professionally cleaned tile and grout can appear prematurely aged, noticeably stained, or just plain dirty and unappealing. Clean grout looks nicer, not only because it shows you do grout cleaning often, but also because the color and texture of the grout were chosen purposefully to go with the tile.