Tile and Grout Cleaning: Advice From The Pros

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Steam Team Restoration Family Austin, Texas

Steam Team Restoration Family Austin, Texas

It’s finally time to throw out that old toothbrush you’ve been using to clean between the grout lines and scrub every tile of your floor! Now, The Steam Team is here to give you expert advice on cleaning your tile floors and keeping them clean.


Properly Mopping Tile


First of all, mopping is essential to keeping your tile floors cleaned (especially if you don’t own a steam cleaner). But when mopping, you have to make sure you’re doing it the right way for your tile. Start by sweeping and vacuuming to get rid of larger pieces of dirt and debris that may interfere with mopping. To start mopping, be sure to use a mixture of hot water and mild detergent. For the best outcome, use a rag or chamois mop, not a sponge mop, as sponge mop may push dirty water into the grout, making your job harder on you later.


Steam Cleaning


For cleaning tile, and especially for cleaning out those frustrating grout lines, there’s no better option than steam cleaning. Steam cleaning uses no chemicals but effectively rids any surface of dirt and bacteria. If you’re buying or renting a steam cleaner to use yourself, be sure that it comes with a small brush attachment for cleaning grout. But if you have too busy a schedule or it’s too frustrating to do the work yourself, or you simply want the best clean possible, call in The Steam Team and let our professional technicians handle the steam cleaning process for you!


Maintaining The Clean


Once you have your newly cleaned tile floor, here are some important tips that you should follow to keep your floor in great condition:


  • Vacuum regularly.

  • Always rinse with water after a spill.

  • Add mats or rugs on areas of the tile that get stepped on frequently.

  • Keep the floors dry at all times, even if the spill is just water or ice.


For more tips and tricks to keep your house clean year-round, check out our other blogs on our website.