Restore the Look of Every Tile Floor in Your Home
Santa Fe Floor Care provides professional tile and grout cleaning across the Austin, TX metro. Years of foot traffic, hard water and standard mopping leave grout lines darker than the tile around them. Thinking you need to scrub harder? Mopping pushes soil deeper into the porous grout instead of removing it.
Our truck-mounted, high-pressure hot water extraction system lifts that embedded dirt out completely. We can then apply a fresh seal to keep stains, mildew and everyday spills from soaking back in.
Truck-mounted hot water extraction lifts embedded soil out of the grout
Fresh penetrating seal keeps stains, mildew and spills from soaking back in
Safe for ceramic, porcelain and natural stone like travertine and marble
How the Tile and Grout Cleaning Process Works
We start with a walk-through to flag problem areas where grout is darkened past a standard clean, there are hairline cracks or grout was never sealed to begin with. A pre-treatment loosens buildup in the grout lines using an alkaline cleaner — even the solutions made for natural stone are usually alkaline. From there, rotary agitation works the cleaner into the grout before hot water extraction pulls the soil out rather than just pushing it around. Because our machine runs on a connected soft water system, the rinse comes out pH-neutral, which protects the tile's finish before we apply a penetrating sealer that protects the grout from the inside rather than just coating the surface.
Walkthrough
Pre-Treat
Agitate
Extract
Seal
Ceramic, Porcelain & Natural Stone
The process is safe for ceramic and porcelain tile, but natural stone like travertine and marble each need slightly different cleaning solutions and sealers, and we adjust for the material before we start.
What It Costs
Pricing depends on square footage, tile size and how long it's been since the grout was last sealed. Most Austin-area jobs fall within a predictable range once we've seen the space. For a full breakdown by room size and condition, see our tile and grout cleaning cost guide.
Cleaning Before You List
If you're preparing a home for sale, tile and grout are one of the fastest ways to make floors look newer than they are. Our guide to cleaning tile and grout before selling your home walks through timing everything around a listing.
Serving Austin and the Surrounding Suburbs
From downtown Austin out through the Hill Country suburbs, we clean and seal tile in kitchens, entryways, bathrooms and covered patios. Anywhere hard water and daily use have dulled the grout, Santa Fe Floor Care can get it looking great again.
Tile & Grout Cleaning Near You
Westlake Area
Corridor Markets
Tile and Grout Cleaning FAQs
Q: How much does tile and grout cleaning cost in Austin?
Cost depends on square footage, tile size, and how long it's been since the last sealing. Most Austin homes fall into a predictable range once we've taken a look at the space in person.
Q: Can stained grout actually be restored, or does it need to be replaced?
Most stained grout responds well to hot water extraction cleaning — the staining is usually trapped soil, not permanent damage to the grout itself. Full replacement is rarely necessary unless the grout is cracked or crumbling.
Q: Should grout be sealed after it's cleaned?
Yes. Grout is porous, so a fresh seal is what keeps new spills, hard water, and everyday traffic from staining it again right away. Skipping this step means the grout starts absorbing dirt again almost immediately.
Q: How long does a tile and grout cleaning appointment take?
Most Austin homes take two to four hours, depending on square footage and how much buildup has settled into the grout lines. Larger homes or heavily soiled floors can run longer.
Q: Do you clean natural stone floors, or just ceramic and porcelain?
Yes, we clean travertine, marble and other natural stones both indoors and outdoors. It's important to keep in mind that natural stone needs different care than ceramic or porcelain tile.
Q: How often should tile and grout be professionally cleaned?
Most homes do well with a professional cleaning every 12 to 18 months, though homes with pets, kids, or heavy foot traffic may need it sooner. Regular sealing extends the time between cleanings.
How Can We Help You Today?
Reach out for a free estimate on tile and grout cleaning and sealing anywhere in the Austin, TX metro.
Contact Us Call (512) 632-1621