How to clean dirty grout line on a Porcelain tile loor

It can be very difficult to clean the grout line. Using the wrong cleaning product will attract the dirt and then it becomes too dirty that a mop on its own cannot do the work properly.

At Art of Clean, we use the best equipment and the best methods to ensure your floor looks like new again. I must say that it isn’t always possible to remove all the dirt if the grout has not been sealed before. The oil of the cooker could have penetrate so deep in the grout that the grout will look better but not perfect.

Some grout will not respond to the cleaning product as well as other so if this is the case, we have got the solution of colouring the grout line. We will only colour the grout line between ceramic and/or porcelain tile. 

If you are not sure what can be done, just give us a call on 01223 863632 and we will be happy to help.

Below is a porcelain floor that had dirty grout line. It cleaned very well. We didn’t have to colour the grout line. We also seal the floor after the clean to make the maintenance easier.

Art of Clean is a specialist cleaning firm in: 

Wood Floor Sanding,
Stone floor Cleaning,
Carpet Cleaning,
Rug Cleaning,
Upholstery Cleaning 
Leather Furniture Cleaning, 



Working for domestic or commercial clients throughout Cambridgeshire, Essex, Suffolk and Hertfordshire.

For more information on our services contact our friendly team on 01223 863632 or email us at info@artofclean.co.uk

First Phase of Colosseum Restoration Complete

 The first stage of the Colosseum’s restoration has been completed, the Colosseum director Rossella Rea announced last week, adding that the first five restored arches will be unveiled on July 7. Restoration work began last September on the area most blackened by modern-day chemical agents. The north arches are those closest to traffic and therefore the ones with thicker deposits of black coating caused by pollution. Through the cleaning system, which uses no chemicals but ordinary Roman water directed at varying intensities from a few centimeters away, the ancient color of the Colosseum’s travertine stone is slowly resurfacing. Architect Gisella Capponi, the Colosseum restoration site manager, has described the overall hue as “amberish”.   Completion of the €25M restoration work on the Colosseum, which is funded by Tod’s CEO Diego Della Valle,  is expected in five years.

 Written by:
 Silvia Donati
 - See more at: http://www.italymagazine.com

If your stone floors need some maintenance, contact Art of Clean for about their stone cleaning, treatment and protection service on 01223863632 or visit our website at  www.artofclean.co.uk.

How to clean a Travertine floor?

The best way to clean a Travertine floor, where the holes have not been filled, is to use a soft to medium hard scrubbing brush to agitate the cleaner deep into the floor, working the dirt out from the pores of the rock.

If you can use a wax and residue remover such as to clean the floor such as Natural Stone Cleaner, after cleaning with this mixture you will need to reapply the sealer to protect your floor from getting dirty.

Avoid acidic cleaners at all costs, these types of cleaners will permanently damage your Travertine floor leaving it scratched and porous.

If you would like to use a recommended cleaning product please visit our on-line store for your Natural Stone Cleaner.

Maintaining your Travertine floor…

Try and buy a bucket with two compartments, such as AOC twin bucket and mop. Use a mild detergent cleaner such as Natural Care Maintainer.

First of all sweep or vacuum your floor, making sure you use a soft brush to avoid scratching the floor. Once the floor is thoroughly cleaned you can then start the cleaning process.

Wet your clean mop in the rinse water and wring thoroughly. Dip the tips (about 4-6 inches) into the cleaning solution, and wring the mop slightly. Make sure you move the mop in a figure eight shape, making sure that you overlap the area two or three times.

Make sure that you follow the dilution guidelines on the tub, if you make it too strong you do, some of the cleaning solution might be left on the floor resulting in it attracting soil faster.

Never use acidic cleaners on Travertine or marble floors.

Always make sure the floor is cleaned with a vacuum such as the SEBO Felix Pet, as it come with a hard floor attachment.

If your floor is very dirty, wash twice, and when it has completely dried seal with two coats of Stainguard SB impregnator.

If your floor is shiny and you would like it to have a matt finish, or vise-versa you will need a professional floor cleaning company to remove the top coat with a diamond disc and a heavy rotary machine. If you would like any further information about this or any other process please call our team for some advice.