These Bathroom Surfaces in Hockessin Look Gorgeous Thanks to Our Stone Cleaning Specialists

January 21, 2025

It's frustrating to see stone surfaces lose their beauty to all the effects of wear and tear. In many of these cases, homeowners only grow more stressed while trying to remove the stains with regular cleaners and DIY tips, only to see the result look even worse at the end of the day. This is what happened to several bathroom surfaces in Hockessin, and the homeowner became more worried each time she attempted to work on her household chores.


She'd always loved the traditional elegance of her master bathroom and had tried many ways to preserve its original color. After a few months of seeing the deterioration of both the shower and the bathroom floor, the homeowner was starting to lose hope, so she went online looking for a stone specialist in the area. She found our stone cleaning service in Hockessin not long after her first failed attempt to clean the grout.

A couple of days later, our team arrived at the client's home to observe the shower and bathroom floor.  In both cases, the discoloration was severe and impossible to ignore. Large stains that spanned the tiles at the center of the bathroom floor, hiding almost a third of the tile layout. Meanwhile, an unsightly orange layer covered most of the tiles around the shower's horizontal seams, along with the seat at the corner. The shower had been exposed to a high concentration of minerals, and soap-based cleaners only trapped much of the dirt on the porous surface. The result made the shower look unhygienic, with none of the appeal that had impressed the homeowner when she first moved into the house.


It was obvious that all surfaces required a professional cleaning service, so our specialists offered to return with their special equipment to work on the bathroom. The homeowner was grateful for their offer and set a new date for the visit.

Two days later, our specialists arrived at the house once again with everything they needed to give the bathroom a full overhaul. They soaked every surface with a stone-safe cleaner that got the stains loose in minutes so our techs could remove all the embedded dirt more effectively. They also used a 275-degree vapor steamer to eliminate all the mold around the shower seams.

Our crew worked carefully to ensure that all the issues were addressed. By the end of it, rich details on the stone were on full display once again. To restore the grout, they applied ColorSeal to all the grout lines in both the shower stall and the floor. Among other things, the stains had concealed the tiles' layout, especially the contrasting colors separating sections of the shower walls. With our acrylic-based sealant, our experts restored the shower's original elegance while protecting all grout surfaces against water, soap scum, mold, and other external elements. Then, they applied stone sealant to the floor and the walls to preserve the restoration's results.

When they were done, they let the client review the end result, and she was in awe of the bathroom's transformation. Every surface looked spotless, with colors that brought new life to both the shower and the rest of the room. The owner thanked our specialists for delivering such wonderful results and promised to share her experience with all her friends and relatives in Hockessin.

When our techs offered some additional cleaning tips, the client welcomed all their recommendations. She wanted to preserve the bathroom's brand-new look for as long as she could but was worried about subjecting the stone to harsh treatment. With this in mind, our specialists told her that pH-neutral cleaners are the best option to clean the stone more thoroughly without risking discoloration later on. Sir Grout's Natural Hard Surface Cleaner is the perfect example of all that makes pH-neutral formulas so effective. It permeates high-traffic surfaces to remove all traces of dirt but doesn't expose them to any toxic ingredients. You can remove mold, mildew, and soap scum in less time, and there's no need to mix different cleaners to get the desired result.

PH-neutral cleaners are the perfect starting point to preserve a hygienic environment indoors, but our team also stressed the importance of fighting moisture buildup since this is the main reason why mold is so common around shower surfaces. They recommended cleaning any liquid residue with a terry cloth or a squeegee, as well as keeping the air from becoming stale. In most cases, opening the windows and doors will do the trick if you already follow a regular cleaning regime.

It's normal to be disappointed when your cleaning routine doesn't yield the desired results, but you don't have to get used to that feeling. The specialists at Sir Grout of New Castle County will be happy to assist you with amazing cleaning, sealing, and grout restoration services to revive even the most challenging parts of your home, like your bathroom and kitchen surfaces . Don't hesitate to call (302) 450-1447 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.