Our Grout Recoloring Crew Worked Wonders on This Kitchen Floor in Royal Oak

July 18, 2024

A homeowner in Royal Oak was serious about keeping dirt off her kitchen surfaces but, for all her effort, some things made her feel like she was going nowhere. This feeling was mainly caused by the black grout on her kitchen floor. The homeowner had tried to prevent this exact scenario, trying different cleaners on the floor for several weeks. In the end, all her efforts only helped her remove a fraction of the stains and the floor's appearance had changed beyond her expectations.


Of course, such a drastic change made the homeowner suspect that the sealant had faded sooner than expected, so she started looking for a professional grout recoloring service in Royal Oak. Her search quickly led her to Sir Grout Greater Detroit and the homeowner's first impression couldn't be better. She was impressed by the results in our picture gallery and reassured by all the positive reviews available online.

After talking it over with her family, the homeowner contacted us via the form on our website, and our techs got back to her right away. At her convenience, they visited her house a few days later for an in-home evaluation.

They walked around the entire kitchen area and stopped at different points to check the grout and the ceramic tiles. Despite the homeowner's best efforts, the floor didn't look its best; the dark grout looked unhygienic and overshadowed the rest of the surface. It was obvious that foot traffic had carried much of the dirt, but our specialists also explained that generic cleaners can worsen the issue when they're used on unsealed grout. Basically, these products create a soapy layer that clogs the pores and traps the dirt on top, so things get harder for homeowners with each cleaning session.

The grout needed to be sealed and the homeowner wanted to bring back its original color, so our techs offered to recolor the surface after deep cleaning the entire floor. The homeowner listened as they explained Sir Grout's restoration process and took the chance to schedule a new appointment with our team.

On the agreed-upon date, our experts returned to her house in Royal Oak. After entering the house and preparing their equipment, they soaked the floor with a permeating cleaner and made sure to spread the product around the entire surface. Then, our techs used a high-speed scrubber to remove all the embedded dirt as it gradually got loose.

They ensured that nothing remained on the floor before applying sealant on the grout. For this part, they used our acrylic-based ColorSeal to recolor all the grout lines on the floor, choosing the perfect shade to match the ceramic surface. Our sealant provides maximum protection to keep mold, mildew, grime, and food residue off the grout. It reduces the number of stains and prevents the absorption of liquids and other external elements.

Before the end of the process, our specialists buffed the floor to enhance the tiles' shine and called the client back into the kitchen. She and her family were impressed by the result and gushed over the floor's elegant appearance. She also promised to recommend our services to her neighbors, colleagues, and relatives.

Here are the main recommendations our techs shared with the client at the end of the appointment. First, they said that pH-neutral cleaners are the most effective part of a successful cleaning routine. Products like Sir Grout's Natural Hard Surface Cleaner remove more stains in less time and rule out the risks of chemical-based solutions. Our cleaner doesn't have acidic imbalances in its formulas so it won't subject your floors to harsh treatment. You can use it as often as needed to counter the dirt that usually gathers around high-traffic surfaces. The result will always leave the tiles glowing and the grout looking spotless. Its composition also ensures that you don't have to deal with the contamination caused by toxic fumes, so it's easier to encourage a safer environment for people and pets.

Our crew also reminded the client that tile is not impervious to scratch marks. To clean the kitchen floor quickly and effectively, they recommended using a mop, a towel, or a terry cloth. Any of these tools is enough to remove all the residue, including the traces that usually get stuck on the corners and between the tiles.

Lastly, we recommend checking that each room has optimal indoor ventilation to fight the worst effects of moisture buildup. Kitchen areas can turn into a health hazard when the air becomes stale, making way for mold and other hygienic issues. You can make a habit of opening the windows and doors nearby to keep fresh air circulating around different parts of the house.

A dirty floor is enough to give homeowners a lot of grief, but there's no reason to lose sleep over it. Sir Grout Greater Detroit is here to provide the improvement that you've wanted to see in regular cleaners, and you can count on our techs to go the extra mile. We deep clean your surfaces from top to bottom and ensure the best protection for your grout, so stains stop being a common issue around high-traffic areas. Just call (248) 707-1943 or schedule a free quote online to request an appointment. You can also subscribe to our newsletter so you don't miss our latest promotions and updates.