Our Grout Cleaning Process Fully Revived This Kitchen Floor in Georgetown

September 30, 2025

Household chores got very stressful for a homeowner in Georgetown after various failed attempts to clean his kitchen floor. He'd tried to get ahead of the problem when he noticed the embedded dirt on the grout, but he couldn't accomplish much, even after using four different cleaners on the floor. The owner was understandably worried about any permanent discoloration on the floor, but he figured that a hard surface professional would be able to give him a definite answer.


He started looking for a grout cleaning service in Georgetown, and Sir Grout of Sussex County immediately set the standard. All the positive reviews reassured him, and some of our recent blog posts helped him understand more of our hard surface restoration process. He decided to get in touch with our crew, so he gave us a call to ask about the option to schedule an in-home evaluation.

We visited his house several days later to look at the kitchen floor. During the inspection, our specialists confirmed that the sealant had faded from the grout, leaving the porous surface more vulnerable to dirt and other elements. Foot traffic had carried grime and soil over to the kitchen area, and the residue left by generic cleaners kept the dirt on the grout for weeks. The effect of these products could also be seen in the tiles; they looked dull and neglected despite going through numerous cleaning sessions.

We needed our professional cleaning equipment to remove the embedded soil before sealing the grout to restore its original color. The client was thrilled when we told him the process could be done in one visit, so he immediately asked about our ability to return the following day.

Per his request, our crew returned the next morning with the necessary equipment for the restoration. We cleaned the floor using a surface-safe solution and a high-speed scrubber for the first step. This way, all traces of dirt were removed in record time, causing a noticeable change in the kitchen area.

Our techs still needed to seal the grout, so we got ready to revamp the lines on the floor. Since our flagship ColorSeal is available in various colors, we had the perfect shade to match the ceramic tiles. This acrylic-based sealant makes the grout look amazing and keeps dirt and liquids from gathering on the porous surface. It creates a powerful barrier to withstand hours of foot traffic, and its protection stays in place for months.

For the last step, we buffed the surface with tile sealant and called the client back into the room once it was dry. After taking a closer look at the grout, he loved the floor's new look and praised our crew's expertise.

Before leaving the client's home, our techs shared some additional recommendations to help him improve his cleaning results. Here's our first tip: Regular cleaning won't do much if you use the wrong products and equipment, and soap-based formulas fall into this category. That's why we always recommend pH-neutral products like Sir Grout's Natural Hard Surface Cleaner for the maintenance of high-traffic surfaces like the client's floor. This formula combines high-quality ingredients to remove dirt more effectively, so it works like a charm on spills, shoe prints, mold, mildew, food residue, and more. Moreover, it's safer for people and pets because no toxic fumes are released into the air.

Our second recommendation was to avoid steel wools and other abrasive tools because they can leave scratch marks on the tiles without removing all the embedded dirt. The best alternative is a mop, a towel, or a terry cloth. Remember to wash your tools before using them to avoid transferring dirt to other parts of your house.

Last but not least, we suggest opening the windows and doors to help a room's ventilation. In this particular case, there were several sources of fresh air around the kitchen floor, from windows to the back door, but it's essential to keep this in mind when it comes to smaller spaces. The homeowner thanked us for all our assistance and promised to recommend our services to more people in Georgetown.

Don't lose your peace of mind over the embedded dirt on your grout! Sir Grout of Sussex County offers thorough hard surface restoration services from seasoned specialists in the field. We'll be happy to help you restore your kitchen surfaces and any other part of your home. Just call (302) 306-4245 or schedule a free quote online to request an appointment. And don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter so you don't miss our latest promotions and updates.