Our Tile Cleaning Specialists Successfully Revamped a Restroom Floor in Bedford

November 12, 2024

If you've been to a club or a hotel, you know that a soiled restroom is enough to doubt the establishment's cleaning habits. The examples mentioned above are particularly challenging because restroom surfaces are exposed to all sorts of elements, on top of the dirt carried by thousands of guests via foot traffic.


The owner of a Homeowner's Association pool house despaired over the appearance of her restroom area, and for good reason. Despite the staff's continuous efforts to keep the room's hygiene, guests were likely to find stains on the ceramic floor at any point of the day, and regular cleaners simply missed the mark when dealing with the soil and chlorine on the tiles. Luckily, the owner was familiar with our tile cleaning service in Bedford, having seen the results firsthand while visiting one of the member's home. After a few days of seeing no progress on the restroom tiles, she didn't hesitate to change tactics and contacted our techs via the website's contact form.

At her convenience, our crew went to the pool house a few days later for an in-home evaluation. They were immediately led to the restroom, where the owner showed them the stains and explained her previous attempts to clean the floor. Her staff had used several soap-based cleaners during that process, and it showed from the embedded residue on the tiles and the grout. When you combine these products with the foot traffic that takes place in a public restroom, you're likely to have many stains because the dirt is never fully removed. Chemical cleaners not only risk discoloration, but they also create a foamy residue that keeps the stains stuck to porous surfaces. As a result, our specialists could spot multiple marks from spills, mud, shoe prints, and soap residue.

By then, they knew what the problem was and how to best deal with it. After stressing the importance of avoiding chemical-based cleaners, they offered to return later that week for a thorough restoration. They explained each step to the owner, and she was eager to have that work done to her floor, so she asked them about their availability to return the following day.

Our experts had no trouble meeting her request and returned to the establishment the next morning. Inside the restroom, they spread a pH-neutral cleaner on the surface and removed all the dirt with the help of a high-speed scrubber. They didn't stop until all the tiles looked spotless and the floor once again boasted the contrast between the white and black ceramic.

Next, they applied ColorSeal to each of the grout lines to keep new stains from forming between the tiles. Our signature sealant provides powerful protection to withstand all the factors affecting public surfaces, like soil, mold, food and cosmetic residue, and more. The client wanted a light gray color to complement the tiles, so our specialists recolored the grout accordingly.

The restoration was almost complete, so our techs buffed the floor with a nano-coating to enhance its shine and simplify routine cleaning in the future. The result was a gorgeous, glowing surface that looked both elegant and hygienic. The owner thanked our crew for delivering such an incredible transformation and promised to recommend our services to all her friends and colleagues.

Before leaving the pool house, our experts had some additional recommendations to share with the client. To simplify the maintenance of challenging spaces like the restroom, they recommended using pH-neutral cleaners over bleach and soap-based products. Sir Grout's Natural Hard Surface Cleaner is superior in all ways and the best option to prevent the accumulation of dirt in public areas. It allows owners to remove the marks left by soil, water, and soap in less time, and there's no residue darkening the grout or the tiles' textured surface. Another reason why our product is ideal for the maintenance of public spaces: It won't contaminate the air with toxic fumes because it has no acidic imbalances to risk the chance. This also means that you don't have to worry about discoloration after exposing your floors to pH-neutral products for too long.

We also recommended checking the ventilation system to confirm that everything's in order. This not only ensures the guests' comfort but also prevents the worst effects of moisture buildup, including mold infestations, unpleasant smells, etc. Good ventilation also makes it easier to remove any sticky residue from stale water and efflorescence.

Lastly, our techs reminded the client to avoid steel wools and abrasive tools while cleaning tile and grout surfaces. These tools not only leave a lot of dirt behind, but they also scratch the ceramic, no matter how careful you are while wiping the stains.

Make sure that your floors always make the best impression! Sir Grout Westchester brings top-of-the-line restoration services to give your surfaces a makeover in little time. Our specialists have ample experience restoring both residential and commercial areas, so you can rest easy knowing that your surfaces are in good hands. Don't hesitate to call (914) 592-5902 or schedule a free quote online to request an appointment. And remember that you can also subscribe to our newsletter so you don't miss our latest promotions and updates.