Our Tile Cleaning Specialists Worked Wonders on This Beautiful Shower in Newark

April 22, 2025

A homeowner in Newark spent hours every week trying to clean her shower stall, hoping to bring back the ceramic's original beauty. No matter what she did, she couldn't fully showcase the wall's striking emerald color because none of her methods managed to remove the soap scum on the tiles until the problem gradually spread to all parts of the shower.


Tired of getting such lackluster results, the homeowner focused her efforts elsewhere. She started looking for tile cleaning services in Newark and Sir Grout of New Castle County immediately stood out from all the companies she found online. From our picture gallery, she could tell that our services would meet her standards, so she gave us a call to schedule an appointment with our techs.

Later that week, our specialists arrived at her house to inspect the shower stall. The first thing we noticed was the amount of soap scum covering most of the ceramic surface, from the tiles on each wall to the bathtub. This blurred the ceramic's color while making the entire shower look unhygienic. The last issue was the grout; the lines on the walls were as stained as the tiles, but our techs also noticed that parts of the joints had started to fall apart, as shown by the debris around the corners.

Regular cleaners are more likely to worsen the problem by creating a foamy film on the surface and helping accumulate dirt in the grout pores. So, we offered to return to the house with our professional equipment to deep clean the shower and repair the grout. After listening to our explanation, the client fully agreed with this plan.

On the agreed-upon date, he welcomed our team back into the house, where we immediately began working on the shower. The first step was removing all traces of soap scum, so our specialists used a surface-safe cleaner on the walls, the tub, and all the grout lines in the shower stall.

After dealing with all the efflorescence, our crew carefully detached the damaged caulk, making their way around each side of the bathtub. We regrouted the corner joints with waterproof epoxy mix, a non-porous solution that keeps mold from seeping into the seams and behind the tiles. This way, our experts provided maximum protection to withstand the effects of wear and tear.

To complete the wall's restoration, we applied ColorSeal to all the grout lines, including the grout near the ceiling, where the dark green tiles made way for a soft pink ceramic layout. Our acrylic-based sealant guarantees lasting protection against external elements like mold, soap scum, and mineral residue, so it's the best option to preserve the dirt off your shower surfaces.

With this, our specialists were ready to show the result beyond the client's highest expectations. All ceramic surfaces glowed like never before, from the emerald tiles on the walls to the bathtub's softer shade of green. The shower's unique design was on full display, and the client couldn't be happier, so she immediately promised to recommend our services to other homeowners in the area.

These are the recommendations we have to help you improve the maintenance of bathroom surfaces. As our crew explained at the end of the visit, consistent cleaning sessions won't do much if you use the wrong products and equipment. That's why we always recommend Sir Grout's Natural Hard Surface Cleaner to get excellent results in all parts of the house consistently. On top of ruling out the risks of toxic fumes, our cleaner combines high-quality ingredients to remove the efflorescence more effectively, along with the mold that often forms around the seams. You can simplify your cleaning routine and get better results in all parts of the house.

Our second recommendation is to avoid steel wool and other abrasive tools because they often scratch the tiles without removing all the embedded dirt. The best alternative is a towel, a terry cloth, or a squeegee. Remember to wash your cleaning tools before using them, or much of your hard work will go to waste.

Last but not least, good air quality is imperative to preserve the beauty of your shower. If you feel like the air inside your bathroom is becoming stale, open the windows and doors daily so more fresh air enters the room.

Sir Grout of New Castle County is ready to impress Newark locals with top-tier restoration services. We can help you make your shower go from dull to picture-perfect, so you don't have to settle for less than flawless results. Interested? Just call (302) 450-1447 or schedule a free quote online to request an appointment. Also, don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter so you don't miss our latest promotions and updates.