A Master Bathroom in Wilmington Came Back to Life After Our Tile Cleaning Services

February 17, 2025

A homeowner in Wilmington, DE, couldn't stand seeing her master shower, adding more stress to her weekly cleaning routine. The amount of dirt spreading across the tiles was overwhelming, completely ruining the look of her shower and the large bathroom floor. The homeowner knew she needed to find a solution before the problem caused permanent discoloration to the tiles, but she didn't know many tile cleaning services in Wilmington, DE.


Luckily, one of her friends had hired Sir Grout of New Castle County and had nothing but praise for our restoration methods. She also reassured the owner that it didn't take too much hassle to schedule an appointment with us online after introducing the option to ask for a free in-home evaluation. The homeowner was pleased to confirm that her friend had been accurate in all her assessments, so he gladly followed the steps to request a visit after getting all the information she needed from our website.

On the appointed date, our specialists went to her house early in the morning to inspect her main bathroom. Once there, they observed the soiled ceramic surface moving from the shower to the floor. There was no way to appreciate the tile layout since most of it had traces of grime and mold, and the room's edges were covered in yellow stains left by shower minerals. The bathtub looked particularly unhygienic due to a sticky layer that spread to the seams, likely a combination of soap scum and foamy residue from traditional cleaners.


While the amount of dirt was concerning, our crew also confirmed that there was no lasting damage to the grout after inspecting the entire room, from the shower joints to the bathroom walls and floor. They still needed to use their special equipment for the restoration and even tested their surface-safe cleaner in front of the client to show its effectiveness against common bathroom stains. By then, the homeowner fully trusted our team, so she didn't think twice before asking for a new appointment after thanking them for their help.

At her convenience, our experts returned to the house the following day and got to work immediately. To restore the ceramic's pristine white color, they started by soaking every surface with their pH-neutral cleaner and carefully scrubbing off all traces of dirt. They made sure that nothing remained between the tiles before moving to a new section of the room.

After our techs used a 275-degree vapor steamer on the shower, the first part of the restoration was complete. It was time to make the grout match the tiles' beauty, so they carefully applied ColorSeal to all the grout lines on the floor and the walls. Our acrylic-based sealant provides all the protection you could ask for in high-traffic areas because it protects against various external elements, including moisture, soap, mold, mildew, soil, and more.

Our specialists also installed epoxy grout on all the seams for maximum protection, effectively removing all signs of decay around the floor edges. With this, the restoration succeeded in all parts of the bathroom, including the floor and all the walls. The client was delighted with the bathroom's transformation, remarking on how it looked more prominent and elegant because of our work on the tiles. She also promised to follow her friend's example and recommend our services to the people she knew in Wilmington.

The homeowner was interested in getting additional tips to improve the maintenance of her bathroom surfaces, so our crew listed their recommendation at the end of their visit. First, they introduced pH-neutral cleaners as the ideal alternative to replace generic products for good. Sir Grout's Natural Hard Surface Cleaner always delivers because it has maximum cleaning power to remove the dirt more effectively. You can get rid of mold, soap scum, and any leftover stickiness in minutes while knowing that you won't be subjecting your bathroom spaces to harsh ingredients. More importantly, people and pets don't have to be exposed to chemical fumes inside the house.

Our second recommendation was to use non-abrasive tools when deep cleaning hard surfaces and to wash all the equipment beforehand. Steel wools and other sharp tools will likely scratch the tiles, mainly if you must scrub hard. A towel or a terry cloth will make the work easier and the result much more satisfying.

Lastly, we recommended ensuring all bathroom surfaces are well-ventilated throughout the day. Once the air becomes stale, it's easier for mold to spread around tile and grout surfaces, and this is a losing combination when you consider the water that usually sits around your shower floor.

It takes a lot of care to preserve the hygiene of your bathroom surfaces, but you don't have to do everything on your own. Sir Grout of New Castle County will assist you with high-quality hard surface restoration services and the skills of seasoned industry experts. Your bathroom will look picture-perfect for a long time, and you won't have to stress constantly about the dirt on your grout. For more information, call (302) 450-1447 or schedule a free quote online to request an appointment. And remember to subscribe to our newsletter so you don't miss our latest promotions and updates.