Surfaces
Commercial Tile and Grout Cleaning in Atlanta
Bring grout lines back from black to their original color in lobbies, restrooms, kitchens and dining rooms, then help keep them that way.
The tile is rarely the problem. The grout is.
Glazed ceramic and porcelain tile resists stains well. Cementitious grout doesn't: it's porous and sits slightly below the tile surface, so mop water, grease and soil collect in the joints. Over time the grid darkens, and the whole floor reads as dirty even when the tile faces are clean.
We clean commercial tile with alkaline or acidic cleaners matched to the soil and the tile, brush-agitate the grout lines, and extract the slurry with high-pressure rinse tools or auto-scrubbers. Once grout is clean and dry, a penetrating sealer can slow future staining.
Where we clean tile
- Building lobbies and entries
- Public restrooms
- Restaurant dining rooms
- Commercial kitchens (quarry tile)
- Healthcare corridors
- Locker rooms and showers
- Hotel lobbies and pool decks
- Retail sales floors
Tile and grout cleaning process
Test
Identify tile and grout type and test cleaners in an inconspicuous area.
Pre-treat
Apply the cleaner and allow dwell time to break down grease and soil.
Agitate grout
Grout brushes and machine brushes work into each joint.
Rinse & extract
High-pressure rinse tools or auto-scrubbers recover the slurry.
Dry
Grout must be fully dry before any sealer goes on.
Seal (optional)
Penetrating sealer to slow future staining.
Common tile problems
Dark grout grid
Soil and mop residue packed into joints.
Greasy film
Kitchens and dining rooms build up slippery residue.
Restroom odors
Urine salts in grout near fixtures; needs targeted treatment.
Cracked or missing grout
Cleaning won't fix it; we'll flag it for repair.
Tile and grout FAQs
Can grout be restored to its original color?
Often close to it, depending on how long soil has been there and whether the grout has been stained by chemicals. Severely stained grout may need color sealing.
Should commercial grout be sealed?
Penetrating sealer helps grout resist staining and makes routine cleaning more effective. It's especially useful in dining rooms and lobbies. Sealed grout still needs cleaning.
Can you clean natural stone?
We clean stone with pH-neutral, stone-safe products. Marble and limestone are acid-sensitive; honing or polishing etched stone is a specialist service.
How long until the floor can be used?
Cleaned tile is walkable once dry, often within an hour or two. If sealer is applied, allow the cure time on the product label before heavy use.
Do you clean wall tile in restrooms?
We can include lower wall tile and base areas when requested. Mention it in your quote request.
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Get a tile and grout cleaning quote
Tell us the areas, the approximate square footage and whether you'd like sealing.