How often to clean Tiles & Grouts? And Why?
Tiling looks fantastic as a flooring material and is equally effective in kitchens and restrooms, both on the floors and the walls. Tiles are easy to keep clean and very hygeinic and only seems to require the minimum care.
The problem is that this impression is not strictly true. Yes, tiles and grout , look clean if you run a mop over the floor and a wipe a cloth over the wall tiles once in a while but tiles and grouts are also a haven for bacteria and germs. Even though this may not be easily apparent to the naked eye, over time your nose will certainly pick up on bad odors.
Tiles and grout surfaces are usually placed in areas that need to be kept ultra clean such as your flooring and restrooms. However these areas are also the most prone to spills and soiling and over time can become dirty , harbouring bacteria and dangerous allergens.
Mopping adds to the problem. Many restrooms and tiled floors are cleaned by running a mop over the floor yet the area can still look and smell bad before the water has even dried. This is because mopping only moves the dirt and bacteria around without removing it. This means it settles back into the grouting and nothing has changed.
A dirty rest room leads to lost business.
We are all more aware of the risk of bacteria and contamination since the COVID pandemic. The condition of your rest rooms says a lot about the quality and cleanliness of your business. If it looks less than perfect or smells bad your customer will probably go eslewhere.
Can the housekeeping staff handle tile and grout cleaning?
In a commercial property, your housekeeping staff should be able to keep the tiles and grout looking presentable, hygeinic and clean. Cleaning the floor and the other tiled areas should be carried out on a daily basis.
But this is not the same as undertaking a deep clean which can be labor intensive and time consuming
So how often should you deep clean tiles and grouts?
You should deep clean your tiles and grouts 4 times a year. This should be sufficient for areas that get plenty of footfall, restrooms, hotel bathrooms and other tiled areas.
Adding a quarterly tile and grout clean to your housekeeping schedule will keep your business premises looking and smelling clean and fresh.
The answer is to call in a tile cleaning specialist.
Calling in a professional tile cleaning service is the easiest and most efficient way to keep your tiles and grouts looking and smelling clean. Cleaning tiles and grouts is labor intensive and needs to be carried out to a high professional standard that goes beyond everyday housekeeping.
When you call in a professional company you can be confident that all your tiles and grouts are sanitised leaving your whole building looking and smelling sparkling clean and fresh.