Tile, Stone & Grout Cleaning

You can scrub your tile floors all day long, but getting those grout lines clean really makes all the difference. Cleaning grout can be a monotonous job and the maintenance required to maintain your tile's beauty, while keeping the grout clean, is a balancing act. Microscopic pores allow dirt and other contaminates to become trapped below the surface, where they cannot be removed by regular mopping.

Proper maintenance is key in keeping your tile and grout looking clean and new in appearance. Whether you want to hire a professional or do it yourself, you need to use the right tools. From larger floor machines to hand held polishers and grinders, you will find that the right tooling comes in handy for your project. These tools can be very costly and if used improperly can end up costing you even more in repairs. This is why it is always recommended to have a trained and certified tile and grout restoration professional do to your projects for you.

The Professionals at Mott's Carpet Cleaning have extensive experience in the area of Tile & Grout cleaning and will be able to not only clean those hard areas that you cannot reach yourself, but also provide suggestions on maintenance of those stubborn areas to help minimize any mold and mildew return.

Cleaning Ceramic Tile Walls
Regular cleaning can be done with detergent and water and rinsed or commercial household cleaners or bathroom cleaners used according to the label directions. Do not use scouring powders or other abrasives that can scratch the finish.
Remove soap scum by sponging with a mixture of 1/2 cup packaged water softener, plus 2 tablespoons tri sodium phosphate in 1 gallon hot water. Rinse thoroughly.
Remove mildew by cleaning with diluted solution of chlorine bleach in water, following the label directions on the bleach bottle. You should also use a mildew-retardant household spray. After applying, rinse thoroughly.
The rough white coating is a buildup of mineral from hard water. Dissolve it with a commercial tile cleaner and wipe off.
Occasionally, a dark varnish-like stain may build up in a tile shower that has not been cleaned regularly. It is a build up of body oils and soap scum and very hard to remove. Cover the spot with full-strength liquid laundry detergent and let stand for a couple of hours then sponge with water. If it still doesn't all come off, leave detergent on longer and scrub with a brush. Don't use on porcelain enamel tubs or fiberglass or plastic surfaces as it may damage them.

Cleaning Slate Floors - The Easy Way
Wash your slate floor with a solution of mild detergent and water then rinse well. While strong alkaline cleaners will not hurt a slate floor, they are an overkill. For extra protection and shine, apply a water based, self-polishing wax after cleaning, drying and sealing. Simple damp mopping is all your waxed slate floor needs to keep it clean between periodic detergent washings.

CERTIFICATIONS:
CCT - CARPET CLEANING
RRT - CPT REPAIR & REINSTALLATION
UFT - UPHOLSTERY & FABRIC CLEANING