Our Techs Restored This Floor in Lake Forest With Their Top-Notch Tile Cleaning Service

September 16, 2024

When a kitchen isn't in top condition, even the simplest task turns into a trial. That's why a homeowner in Lake Forest had gone to great lengths to renovate her kitchen area. After replacing the cabinets and other pieces of furniture to free some space, the homeowner was left wondering about the best way to improve the floor's appearance.


The grout lines had accumulated a lot of dirt so they took a dark grey color that was impossible to ignore. And the homeowner wasn't satisfied with the tiles' look either. Years of wear and tear had concealed the subtle details on the ceramic despite the homeowner's best efforts to fight the problem. She hoped that the changes she'd made to the kitchen would also increase the effectiveness of her cleaning methods, but she still needed the support of a reliable tile cleaning service in Lake Forest.

This is what encouraged her to contact Sir Grout Chicago after hearing about our services from one of her relatives living nearby. After finding our website online, the homeowner asked for an in-home evaluation via our scheduler. This was the perfect option to get more first-hand information about our methods before requesting our hard surface restoration services.

On the scheduled date, our crew arrived at her house right on time. They inspected the kitchen floor and looked closely into every mark that soiled the surface. While the floors had fared fairly well from years of constant activity, the alterations made to the kitchen area had increased the amount of dirt on the tiles. Foot traffic had carried dirt from outdoors, and the tiles near the cabinets had a layer of stickiness that multiple cleaners hadn't managed to remove. All these factors had discolored the surface, making it look dull and gloomy despite the tiles' classic design.

Fortunately, our restoration services provided all the advantages that the client wanted for her kitchen floor, starting with long-term protection against wear and tear. She scheduled a new appointment before the end of the day, and our experts agreed to return later that week to work on the surface.

They returned right on schedule a few days later for the restoration. To clean the floor, they used a permeating formula and a high-speed scrubber on the surface. This way, our specialists removed all the stains along with the dirt that gathered in parts of the kitchen near the areas that had been renovated over the past month.

After making sure that no traces of soil remained on the floor, our techs went on to seal the grout. They applied ColorSeal to all the grout lines and slowly recolored the surface. Since the ceramic tiles had regained their original color, the result elevated the floor's appearance, making it look very sophisticated. On top of giving grout surfaces the ultimate makeover, our sealant also wards off dirt and other external elements, ensuring that nothing gets stuck on the grout pores. No matter how hectic things get in the kitchen area, the grout will stay protected, and homeowners won't have to worry about the stains becoming part of the floor's layout.

For the last step, our techs spread tile sealant on the entire kitchen floor while buffing the surface several times. Their work paid off and the client was thoroughly satisfied with the result. The tiles looked gorgeous to the point that they added a sense of comfort that had been missing from the kitchen in the past. The homeowner thanked our specialists several times and promised to spread the word about our services at the end of the appointment.

To no one's surprise, regular cleaning is important to keep a floor looking spotless, but that can only get you so far if you're not using the right products and tools. Our specialists always recommend using pH-neutral cleaners over traditional products like bleach and soap-based formulas. Sir Grout's Natural Hard Surface Cleaner is the ideal solution to preserve the beauty of high-traffic surfaces. A large kitchen floor is likely to gather a lot of dirt and dust throughout the day, but our product helps you stay on top of your cleaning duties without adding extra steps to your schedule.

Along with pH-neutral cleaners, non-abrasive formulas also help remove stubborn stains from between the tiles without leaving scratch marks behind. A mop, a clean towel, or a terry cloth will do the job after you've left our cleaner sitting on the surface for a couple of minutes. Last but not least, remember the importance of keeping moisture at bay. Hard surfaces fare better in an open environment where the air never becomes stale. We recommend opening the windows and doors a few hours a day; it's a simple way to improve indoor ventilation and prevent the spread of mold.

You no longer have to suffer through your tile cleaning chores. Sir Grout Chicago helps you transform your floors with top-notch hard surface restoration services. We specialize in different cleaning, sealing, and restoration methods to provide just what you need. You can trust our specialists with your tile, grout, and surfaces, and the results will amaze you. Just call (773) 923-2084 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.