Tile And Grout Cleaning For Bathrooms And Kitchens

Our well-trained and experienced technicians will provide the best tile and grout cleaning service for your home or business. Even the most beautiful and expensive tile can appear dingy and unattractive when surrounded by dirty or stained grout. Foot traffic, spills, improper cleaning methods, and products can all cause grout and tiles to look unappealing.

GreenStar HomePro provides comprehensive, professional tile and grout cleaning for homes and commercial properties across Chicago and the surrounding suburbs, restoring bright, fresh surfaces in bathrooms, kitchens, foyers, hallways, and anywhere tile and grout are installed.

Whether you are dealing with everyday buildup or visible mold in your grout lines, our IICRC-certified technicians use professional equipment and proven, step-by-step cleaning methods to lift deep soil, remove discoloration, and help create a safer, healthier environment for everyone who uses your space.

Why Professional Tile & Grout Cleaning Makes a Difference

Because your needs don’t stop at carpet and furniture cleaning, neither do our exceptional services. We can revive the look of tile and grout with our very high-pressure cleaning process.

Unlike mopping, professional tile and grout cleaning removes stubborn dirt that lies deep in the pores of grout lines. Just like carpet, dirt builds up over time in tile and grout, dulling your tile’s appearance and discoloring your grout. A thorough, professional tile and grout cleaning is the only way to remove the deep-down dirt.

As with carpet, many factors must be considered when determining the frequency of cleaning. Foot traffic, children, pets, and routine floor maintenance will affect how often you need to have your tile and grout cleaned.

Deep Cleaning for Tile, Grout, and Mold-Related Problems

Tile and grout are porous, so mopping and scrubbing often leave behind hidden dirt, soap film, and moisture that feed mold and bacteria. According to the EPA’s guide to mold and moisture, controlling moisture is the single most important step in preventing indoor mold growth. Our tile and grout cleaning service is designed to reach what everyday cleaning misses and provide a thorough, detailed cleaning in every area of your property.

We work on ceramic, porcelain, and many other hard-surface floors and walls in residential and commercial settings, including:

• Bathroom floors, showers, and tub surrounds
• Kitchen floors, counters, and backsplashes
• Foyers, mudrooms, and entryways
• Hallways and common corridors
• Laundry rooms and utility rooms
• Commercial lobbies, restrooms, locker rooms, kitchens, and break rooms
• Retail sales floors and aisles
• Office corridors, conference areas, and reception spaces

For mold-related tile and grout issues, we take extra care and follow a more detailed procedure. If you are experiencing mold growth beyond your tile surfaces, our mold remediation team can assess and address the full scope of the problem. For surface-level tile and grout mold concerns, our team:

• Inspects the affected areas to identify visible mold growth, staining, and moisture sources
• Targets mold on the surface of tile and in grout lines with cleaning agents designed for hard surfaces
• Agitates grout and tile to dislodge mold, mildew, and embedded contaminants
• Rinses and extracts residues to help reduce the presence of mold on the cleaned surfaces
• Discusses conditions that allow mold to spread, such as poor ventilation, standing water, and constant humidity, so you can reduce the chance of it returning

This is especially important in high-moisture areas like showers, tubs, bathroom floors, kitchen backsplashes, laundry areas, and commercial restrooms and locker rooms.

With GreenStar HomePro, you get more than a quick surface clean. You get a focused, highly detailed service that helps:

• Remove deep-set dirt, grease, and soap scum from tile and grout
• Reduce mold, mildew, and odor-causing contaminants on affected surfaces
• Improve the appearance of bathrooms, kitchens, foyers, hallways, and any tiled area in your home or business
• Extend the usable life of your tile and grout with proper maintenance practices
• Create a cleaner, more welcoming space for family, guests, customers, or staff

Our Tile & Grout Cleaning Process

Our process starts with a detailed inspection of your tile and grout so we can identify heavy traffic lanes, stained grout lines, cracked or damaged areas, and any locations with mold or moisture concerns. We walk through bathrooms, kitchens, foyers, hallways, and other tiled areas so no section of your property is overlooked.

Once we understand the condition of your tile and grout, we select cleaning solutions and techniques that match both the surface type and the type of soil we are dealing with, such as:

• Food and drink spills, cooking oils, and grease in kitchens
• Body oils, soap scum, hard-water deposits, and shampoo residues in bathrooms and showers
• Ground-in dirt, sand, and road salt in foyers, mudrooms, and hallways
• General foot traffic soil and spills in commercial corridors, lobbies, and restrooms

Our comprehensive cleaning steps typically include:

1. Pre-treatment. We apply professional-grade cleaners to tile and grout to break down oils, soap film, and embedded soil.

2. Agitation. We agitate grout lines and tile surfaces using brushes or specialized tools to loosen buildup from the pores of the grout and surface of the tile.

3. High-powered extraction. We use high-powered equipment to rinse and extract the suspended soil, cleaning solution, and residues so they are removed from your surfaces, not just pushed around.

4. Mold-affected areas. For surfaces with mold, we use targeted treatments suitable for tile and grout to help remove visible growth and reduce the risk of it returning on the surface, focusing on corners, grout joints, and areas where moisture collects. For extensive mold issues that go beyond surface tile, we recommend our professional mold remediation services.

5. Detailed cleanup. We wipe down adjacent surfaces, control water, and protect surrounding finishes so your floors and walls are ready for regular use again as soon as possible.

Throughout the service, we pay close attention to edges, corners, and transitions between rooms, providing a very thorough, detailed clean from wall to wall.

For an average-size room (up to 300 square feet), it typically takes 30 to 60 minutes to clean the tile and grout. This can vary based on a number of factors, including the size of the tile, amount of soil in the grout lines, and the room configuration. If you choose to have sealant added, it typically takes 2 to 3 hours to complete the entire process.

Grout Sealing for Lasting Protection

Grout is a porous material that absorbs soil and spills, just like carpet. Having a sealant applied will help create a protective barrier, giving you more time to clean up dirt and liquid spills before they soak into the grout. The type of sealant you choose will determine the degree of stain resistance.

Clear sealant: Our professionals can apply a clear sealant to cleaned grout lines to help them resist dirt and spills before they can penetrate the surface. Clear sealant preserves the original color of your grout while adding an invisible layer of protection that makes routine cleaning more effective and extends the time between professional cleanings.

We recommend sealing as an add-on to any tile and grout cleaning service, especially in high-moisture areas like bathrooms and kitchens where grout is constantly exposed to water, soap, and humidity.

Tile & Grout Care for Every Area of Your Property

Tile and grout show wear differently depending on where they are installed. We adapt our approach based on how and where your surfaces are used, whether it is a family home or a busy commercial facility with heavy foot traffic.

Bathrooms (Residential & Commercial)

In bathrooms, we focus on showers, tub surrounds, floors, and around toilets where moisture, soap, and body oils collect. These areas are common locations for mold and mildew to appear on grout lines, caulk, and tile surfaces. We address:

• Soap scum and hard-water buildup on shower walls and floors
• Mold-related staining on grout in corners, niches, and along glass doors
• Moisture-prone zones around toilets and sinks
• Commercial restroom floors, partitions, and wall tile in stalls and urinals

Kitchens

In kitchens, we address grease, food spills, and stains on floors, counters, and backsplashes. Grease and cooking vapors can settle on tile, while spills work their way into grout lines. We provide:

• Deep cleaning of kitchen floors in homes, restaurants, cafeterias, and break rooms
• Detailed cleaning of grout lines behind cooking areas and around sinks
• Attention to tile along baseboards, under cabinets, and in tight corners where soil and moisture collect

Foyers, Hallways, and Entryways

In foyers, mudrooms, and hallways, we target ground-in dirt and salt tracked in from outside that can dull and scratch tile over time. These areas often connect directly to bathrooms, kitchens, or other tiled rooms, so restoring them improves the appearance of the whole space. We:

• Focus on main entry doors, side entrances, and connecting corridors
• Address high-traffic paths where grout darkens and tile loses its original color
• Help reduce abrasive grit that can wear down hard surfaces

Commercial Tile & Grout Cleaning

For commercial spaces like offices, retail locations, medical and dental offices, restaurants, and multi-unit buildings, we consider large traffic volumes, public restrooms, and maintenance schedules to help keep common areas looking clean and professional. Our commercial tile and grout cleaning can include:

• Lobbies and reception areas
• Hallways, stair landings, and elevator lobbies
• Employee kitchens, break rooms, and locker rooms
• Public and staff restrooms, including floors and wall tile
• Back-of-house corridors, utility spaces, and service areas

By treating each area with the right tools and cleaning solutions, we help restore a consistent appearance across your property and make ongoing maintenance easier for you or your staff, whether the tile is in a small residential bathroom or a large commercial corridor.

Why Choose GreenStar HomePro for Tile & Grout Cleaning

When you invite a service provider into your home or business, you need a team that treats your property with care and respect. GreenStar HomePro is focused on restoring safe, clean environments, and tile and grout cleaning, including mold-related cleaning, is central to what we do.

Our technicians are trained, IICRC-certified, and follow detailed procedures aligned with industry standards for cleaning and restoration. We understand how water, moisture, and daily wear affect hard surfaces, especially in bathrooms, kitchens, foyers, hallways, and other high-use areas where mold issues are common.

That experience guides how we inspect, clean, and help you plan for ongoing care. We can recommend cleaning frequencies for residential bathrooms and kitchens, commercial restrooms and lobbies, and any other tiled spaces, so you maintain both appearance and hygiene between professional visits.

Beyond tile and grout, GreenStar HomePro offers a full range of cleaning and restoration services, including carpet cleaning, upholstery cleaning, water damage restoration, hardwood floor cleaning, and mold remediation. Whatever your property needs, our certified team is equipped to help.

Whether you are addressing problem areas with visible mold or discoloration, or scheduling routine maintenance to keep your tile and grout looking its best, GreenStar HomePro offers thorough, highly detailed, and comprehensive tile and grout cleaning that supports the health, comfort, and appearance of your property, residential or commercial, in every room where tile and grout are installed.

Refresh Your Tile With Professional Cleaning Today

Restore a cleaner, healthier bathroom or kitchen with our expert service at GreenStar HomePro. Explore our comprehensive tile & grout cleaning, bathroom & kitchen tile cleaning, and tile mold cleaning solutions, then contact us to schedule your appointment.