Thanks to Our Tile Cleaning Crew, This Kitchen Floor in Berkley Looks Better than Ever

August 29, 2024

A homeowner in Berkley couldn't wait to bring back the brand-new beauty of her kitchen floor. She'd always loved how the smooth black tiles added character to her kitchen area, making it look larger and more stylish. That's why she wasn't happy with the marks that kept ruining the floor's uniform coloring, especially after her cleaners only left the surface looking duller and somewhat rougher.


The floor was one of the kitchen's greatest assets so the homeowner didn't want to risk the effects of a new cleaner without hearing an informed opinion. She also decided that the tiles deserved some pampering after collecting stains for months. A quick online search led her to our tile cleaning service in Berkley and a peak into our picture gallery was enough to seal the deal.

She filled out the form to contact our specialists, and they promptly responded to her request, arriving at her house a couple of days later for an in-home evaluation. After entering the kitchen surface, they inspected the tiles and the grout before deciding on the best course of action.

Despite the homeowner's best efforts, the tiles had gone from jet back to a muddy gray in only a couple of weeks. The discoloration was all the more visible on the grout, with nearly all the grout lines clashing with the layout after absorbing dirt into the pores. Our specialists explained that generic cleaners have several harsh ingredients that likely wore down the sealant's protection on the grout.

The best way to deal with the problem was with a thorough cleaning and sealing service to preserve the floor's color after the restoration. Our crew outlined the process for the client and she gladly accepted their offer.

On the scheduled date, they returned to the house with everything they needed to work on the floor. Inside the kitchen area, our experts started by soaking the floor with a pH-neutral cleaner and ran a high-speed scrubber all over the surface. This removed all the product residue, shoe prints, and other marks left on the surface.

To restore the grout, they used Sir Grout's signature ColorSeal on the floor. The client was clear that she wanted the grout to match the tiles, so our techs applied jet-black sealant on all the grout lines. Because this acrylic-based sealant works as a barrier on the porous surface, homeowners don't have to deal with embedded dirt between the tiles, including the stains caused by foot traffic.

Our specialists buffed the entire floor after applying tile sealant, completing another successful restoration in record time. The client loved the result and thanked our specialists for restoring the tiles' unique beauty. She also promised to recommend our services to more people in Berkley.

When asked about additional ways to preserve the floor and other kitchen surfaces, our techs had the perfect answer for the client. They went over a series of pointers to improve routine maintenance, starting with the right products to remove the stains. PH-neutral formulas like Sir Grout's Natural Hard Surface Cleaner offer far more advantages than what you'd get by mixing multiple chemical-based products. For starters, our product acts without exposing the tiles to harsh ingredients so there's no risk of discoloration from repeated use. You can remove deep marks and old stains in minutes because our high-quality formula is effective against most common stains, including grease, soil, grime, mold, and more.

Similar to how chemical-based cleaners can corrode the surface over time, abrasive tools can also do more harm than good. That's why we also recommended using a mop or a terry cloth to wipe out any spills or food residue without risking damage to the tiles.
And finally, our experts stressed the importance of maintaining good indoor ventilation. The client's kitchen area was wide enough to get several sources of fresh air, but this is still an important tip to keep in mind when it comes to the maintenance of bathrooms, basements, and areas that are usually prone to mold.

Don't get used to seeing embedded dirt on your kitchen surfaces. You can trust our specialists with your residential surfaces and the result will not let you down. Sir Grout Greater Detroit brings top-tier hard surface restoration services to make your floors and other parts of your kitchen, so don't hesitate to contact us. 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.