Professional tile and grout cleaning costs $0.50–$3.00 per square foot, or $200–$900 for a typical bathroom and kitchen. Here's everything that affects the price.
Professional tile and grout cleaning costs $0.50–$3.00 per square foot, with most homeowners paying $200–$600 for a standard-size bathroom and kitchen combined.
Regular mopping moves dirty water around, but it can't scrub grout lines clean. Grout is porous and traps:
The professional process is more thorough than anything you can replicate with store-bought cleaners:
After cleaning, sealing grout is highly recommended. Sealed grout repels water and stains for 2–5 years. Cost:
If cleaning doesn't fully restore your grout's appearance, recoloring is an option. A colorant is applied that penetrates the porous grout, covering deep stains and providing uniform color.
Yes — for light-to-moderate soiling, a combination of baking soda paste and a stiff brush can significantly improve grout. More powerful DIY options include oxygen bleach-based cleaners ($15–$30 per bottle) and grout brushes with drill attachments ($10–$20).
Where professional cleaning truly beats DIY: the pressure and heat of commercial equipment loosens embedded grime that hand scrubbing simply can't reach.
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