Most homes have different types of flooring in their house. Some of the most common types of floors are carpet in the bedrooms. This is so that the rooms can have some level of comfort and softness. You might also have a hard floor surface in your kitchen, bathroom and other entry points. There are some people that mix and match these types of floors. You want to make sure no matter what type of floors that you have you know the best way to clean them and care for them. When it comes to hard floors you may have tile or stone that is then secured with grout. One thing you may overlook is that the tile and the stone have to be cleaned but the grout has to be treated as well. There are lots of people that are not aware that their grout should be cleaned and sealed. Harris Carpet & Floors outlines some of the reasons why you should have your grout cleaned professionally.

Cleaning Grout Stains

One of the problems you will start to see when you have tile and grout is that the grout seems to be stained more than the tile itself. The grout does lay lower than the tile and that is why any spills that include liquid settle in the cracks. If the liquid has a coloring that can stain the grout, it will. That is why you want to make sure that you clean the spill up as soon as possible. This is the best way to keep your stone and grout from being stained. The problem is that if you allow the liquid to stain the grout you may need to use a professional grout cleaning service to clean the stains on your behalf. Most people want to have their grout even and balanced out when it comes to color.

Cleaning to Brighten Colored Grout

When you have a tile or stone floor in your house you choose the tile or stone for the style and color that you want. Then you can choose a color for your grout that will usually match the overall look. The problem is that over time the color of the grout can start to become dirty and dingy. The color should be revealed and the best way to do that is to have the grout cleaned professionally. The grout will start to be discolored from the dirt and the debris that will start to land in the grooves. You want the color to be what you chose and that can’t be done unless you have them cleaned.

Seal Tile Grout

You also want to make sure that your grout is protected. The grout is much more porous than the tile and that is why it has to be sealed. This is a service that should be done when you have your grout cleaned and back to the original color. The sealant will help to keep the grout protected so that things are not able to soak in and that they are able to be cleaned with ease.

Tile & Grout Cleaning & Sealing in Missouri City, Stafford, Sugar Land, Pearland, Richmond / Rosenberg & Greater Houston, Texas

Harris Carpet & Floors can come out and clean your grout and tile. Call us today!