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Guide · Tile and grout

What Are the Benefits of Steam Cleaning Tile Floors?

From the crew at Long Island Steam Cleaners, Miller Place, NY · 2020-11-03

Short answer

Steam cleaning scrubs the toughest grime and stains from tile, reaches into the grout to clean and sanitize it, and helps reduce the spread of germs through the home.

What does steam do that a mop cannot?

A mop spreads dirty water across the floor and into the grout lines. Steam under heat and pressure loosens what is held in the grout pores, and extraction pulls it straight back out, so the dirt leaves the house instead of settling back in.

Does it help beyond appearance?

Yes. A good steam cleaning removes grime from the tiles, reaches into the grout to clean and sanitize it, and helps reduce the spread of germs throughout your home, which matters most in kitchens and bathrooms.

How do you keep grout clean afterwards?

A color seal after cleaning protects the grout and keeps it looking clean for much longer. We show you how to maintain the seal and supply the right floor cleaner.

Related questions

Will steam damage my tile?

Steam suits ceramic and porcelain tile and cement grout. Point out any natural stone at the estimate so we can check it first.

Can dark grout come back?

Often, yes. Most dark grout is dirt held in the pores. Cracked or missing grout needs repair rather than cleaning, and we will tell you at the estimate.

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