Top Ten Dirtiest Areas of Tile and Grout @ your House.

TOP TEN

#1 Dirtiest area in your house...Kitchen...

Here are the Top Ten Dirtiest Areas of Tile and Grout @ your House. This list is created by Las Vegas Tile and Grout Cleaning whom sees regularly 8-10 jobs per week over a 13 year period. We are Experts!

#1 Kitchen

#2 Front Entrance/Foyer

#3 Dining Room/Breakfast Area

#4 Hallways

#5 Bathrooms

#6 Laundry

#7 Kitchen Pantry

#8 Family Room

#9 Closets

#10 Living Room

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Las Vegas Tile and Grout Cleaning - "Where NOT to put tile flooring..."

Travertine Stairwell

Las Vegas Tile and Grout Cleaning - "Where NOT to put tile flooring..." Ladies and Gentleman, often I walk in to homes to clean and seal tile and grout in kitchens, dining rooms, family rooms, laundry rooms, bathrooms, and more. There is one area where tile should not be laid and that would be stairs (whether up or down). The main reason is safety. Corners are sharp (as seen in photo) as well as the slipping which could be fatal. I personally cleaned and sealed these floors (above photo) at this residential home (which was absolutely beautiful) and slipped as Las Vegas Tile and Grout Cleaning Owner was cleaning these stairs and suffered a "mild" arm injury (have recovered since). We do get calls asking for recommendations about tile on stairwells, and my answer is always the same, NO. Wood would be the same problem (slipping) as well, however, a carpeted path my be your best bet and can be engineered over your existing hard surfaces. (As shown below)

Carpeted Stairwell - A brilliant idea! 

One final note, upon leaving this particular Tile and Grout Cleaning job I stumbled out the front door and found another concrete stairwell leading us at the end of the driveway lined with Sago Palms in planters at "eye level"...Need I say more?

Concrete Stairwell - Unmarked disaster!

If your in Las Vegas, Nevada, and need tile and grout cleaning help (not on stairwells) I can be of great assistance. Las Vegas Tile and Grout Cleaning has over 5000 Local cleaning and sealing jobs completed in the Las Vegas Valley. We are simply the most effective and efficient tile cleaning service in the valley! Call now 702-595-8178 or visit us at http://www.lasvegastileandgroutcleaning.com TODAY!

How to identify if my tile and grout is dirty and ready for professional service? Top 3 ways to tell!

How to identify if my tile and grout is dirty? Top 3 ways to tell! There are many indicators of how to discover your tile and grout is not only having the appearance of being aesthetically dirty, but basically unhealthy floors that haven't been professionally cleaned ever! Here are the top 3 ways of discovering if your tile and grout is ready for professional tile and grout cleaning service:

1. Just moving/purchasing into a previously lived in property where the tiles look clean, however as you get closer towards the kitchen or other heavily traveled areas you notice different shading (black) in the grout. Sometimes natural stoned tile like travertine, marble, Mexican tiles, and others have an immediate appearance (layer/film) that is extremely noticeable.
2. Lift up the corner of your area rug where your family room is or kitchen...Notice the difference in shades on both the tile and grout? When an area rug is laid down, understand that is area where light doesn't hit or traffic from spills and more do not occur. That is most likely your most perfect looking material. (Or what it looked like from the beginning).
3. Haze or Smear/film build-up throughout usually caused by such products like Steam-Mops, Swifters, deck swabs,  wrong chemicals, shoe prints or wrong sealers applied...A professional tile and grout cleaning will remove all issues mentioned in most situations.

Tile and Grout Cleaning can be a very labor intensive job, why not hire a tile and grout cleaning professional like Las Vegas Tile and Grout Cleaning to service you! Matter of fact, visit website for a lot more information/video demos as well as setting up your first appointment today! This service is typically done on an annual basis especially w/family and pets in a residential setting.

LAS VEGAS TILE AND GROUT CLEANING - TEN TIPS ON HOW TO KEEP YOUR TILE AND GROUT CLEANER!

LAS VEGAS TILE AND GROUT CLEANING - TEN TIPS ON HOW TO KEEP YOUR  TILE AND GROUT CLEANER! This is the most asked question I get when servicing my new clients, especially after spoiling them on the first visit. So here we go:

1. Take shoes off, no BARE FEET. Use clean cotton socks only!
2. Put oriental style wool carpet at front door as well as other heavily traveled areas.
3. Throw out all your store bought chemicals under the sinks so no one else ruins your floors!
4. Clean garage and driveway surfaces (especially sidewalks). Hire a Pressure washing company.
5. Blow leaves and other debris away from entrances.
6. Make guest remove shoes (Ask Politely)
7. Use Micro Fiber Padded Mops, Not Swifter's, deck swabs, or steam mops.
8. Do not use vinegar or Clorox.
9. Clean weekly in 10x10 sections, clean + rinse. Blue Dawn and Micro Fiber Padded mop.
10. Put a chair at your entrances to sit down so it is easier to remove shoes.

Most people appreciate my tile and grout cleaning service annually, if your on a tighter budget or just don't have the time, these ten steps can help you stretch your cleaning intervals. After servicing (owner/operator) over 5000 people in Las Vegas, NV, in my professional opinion, a family w/pets, party's, get together's, and more require service every year. Tile and Grout Cleaning and Sealing is customary annually. Really is no exception.

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Las Vegas Residential Tile and Grout Cleaning - "Don't color seal if I can reach you..."

Las Vegas Residential Tile and Grout Cleaning - "Don't color seal if I can reach you..." with our equipment! Color Sealing should be considered only if the project is above 3 floors, or in a decorative area. Almost in every residential home I've seen (99%), tile and grout cleaning restore's your grout back to "like-new" condition. Color Sealed floors will get as dirty as natural grouted floors. 

Wanna keep your grout lines consistently one color throughout? Stay away from any chemicals you buy at various locations or referred a particular product that is highly recommended. These are the products that are making your grout lines fade and become inconsistent. Example; light brown to dark brown, white to off white, etc. etc.

For all ceramic, porcelain, or any other man made material use Blue Dawn Dish Soap and water. Work in small areas. Be sure to rinse.

For all natural stones like travertine, marble, granite, use "Neutral Cleaner", this product is close to plain water, however, has a special additive for cleaning your material without harming (etching) your investment. Check your local specialty cleaning stores!

Visit Las Vegas Tile and Grout Cleaning for your appointment as it may be time for you start all over from the beginning. Most of my clients end up seeing me annually for tile and grout cleaning + sealing as there is no permanent solution to beautiful/clean floors in a family setting with pets longer than one year!

God Bless!

Michael Marcus
Owner
Las Vegas Tile and Grout Cleaning
www.lasvegastileandgroutcleaning.com

Las Vegas Tile and Grout Cleaning - Comparing other companies with Similar Service.

Las Vegas Tile and Grout Cleaning - Comparing other companies with Similar Service. When choosing Las Vegas Tile and Grout Cleaning prepare for a company that is owned by an owner/operator (on every job), has completed well over 3700 local Las Vegas, NV jobs over a 10 year period both residential and commercial. Primarily focusing on (1) job (Tile and Grout Cleaning). We have established a very effective and efficient way of cleaning and sealing your project with the most effective equipment known ($100K). We are their to get the job done start to finish with very little road blocks. In addition, safe and sane chemicals are used, as well as protective gear. We are insured through Hartford (2 million aggregate) for your's and our protection. Our objective goal is to make you happy. We respectfully request an opportunity in doing business with you.

Thank you,

Michael Marcus

Owner/Operator

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Professional Tile and Grout Cleaning - Top Ten Suggestions

Professional Tile and Grout Cleaning - Top Ten Suggestions you'll here me say at every job are as follows:

1. Stay away from all chemicals you were using before.
2. Use "Bona" Micro Fiber Mop
3. No shoes of any kind or bare feet
4. Clean+rinse tile and grout in 10'x10' sections
5. Put a sign outside door "please remove shoes".
6. Get rid of rubber entrance mats, replace with thick wool rugs.
7. Clean spills when they occur, do not put off till the next day.
8. Use area rugs in kitchen, laundry, front entrance, and avoid sticky tape on bottom of rugs.
9. This is an annual service with family and pets.
10. No additional topical coatings after I leave.
Bonus: "Live your life you love, and love the life you live" (I say this a lot!)

Good Luck folks! Love to see you!

Michael Marcus
www.lasvegastileandgroutcleaning.com

Tile and Grout Cleaning Help from a Professional...

Tile and Grout Cleaning Help from a Professional in Las Vegas, Nevada sees over 6-8 jobs (residential) per week and has served the Las Vegas Valley since 2001. Las Vegas, NV has a lot of tile and grout, especially ceramic and porcelain tile. Annual service from Las Vegas Tile and Grout Cleaning is the best way to not only make your floors aesthetically beautiful, but also cleaner for your health. Think of all the family that enters your house everyday, and don't forget about the pets! Sometimes near impossible to keep up with the filth. Visit/call us today @ http://wwwlasvegastileandgroutcleaning.com Let us effectively and efficiently clean your floors back to new every time!

PROFESSIONAL TILE AND GROUT CLEANING - Front Entry Rugs??? See Photo...

Buy a version of these (Oriental Rug)

Don't buy these rugs (above)

Professional tile and grout cleaning in Las Vegas sees front entry rugs everyday...However, there is one rug you shouldn't buy because it is mad from some type of rubber that if walked on wet, or if your brush your shoes off on it, guess what? It's tracked throughput the house! My suggestion would to buy a cheaper (lookalike) smaller oriental rug (decent thickness - see pic.) and periodically cleaned after several months of use! Visit http://www.lasvegastileandgroutcleaning.com to schedule your appointment today!

What type of Floor to Choose and more!! From a Las Vegas Tile and Grout Cleaning Professional

What type of Floor to Choose and more!!

from a Las Vegas Tile and Grout cleaning Professional.

Las Vegas Tile and Grout Cleaning has been cleaning and sealing floors, counters, and shower stalls for over 10 years or (3500+ Jobs Personally completed). I have seen everything from new to old, dirty to clean, but sometimes wonder why people choose certain flooring that doesn't fit it’s use or even asked what is the best flooring ceramic, porcelain, natural stone, wood, slate, etc...The obvious would be to choose whatever makes you happy. On the other hand what makes you happy for the moment will make you UN-happy quickly especially if you have a lot of traffic (pets,kids,parties, etc.) or even using the wrong products to care for your floors. Key thought process when buying/choosing flooring material:

1. How much traffic in House? (Mom, Dad, children, pets, parties, etc.)
2. Location of area - relationship of product Kitchen = Heavy Traffic, Living Room = Light Traffic?
3. Tiled Surfaces vs. Wood Surfaces vs. Slate vs. Natural Stone vs. Mexican Tile?
4. Topical Coatings = Sealers - Sanded or Un Sanded grout joints? 1/4” vs 1”?

Proper Places for Proper Surfaces relate due to ease of future appearance and maintenance as well as SAFETY. Evaluate your surfaces regarding how much traffic you’ll have in the area, and where it’s located.

Observations 101

Slate
Decorative Tile. Exterior or Accent only! Not for large open spaces or kitchen areas. Very difficult to maintain as well as material usually breaks up. Certainly not in bath areas either.

Mexican or Saltillo Tiles
Can look beautiful, however difficult in open floors with heavy travel. Shows wear easy. At times difficult to keep clean. Common mistake, sealing with wrong sealer. Very wide grout lines, concrete consistency. Difficult in Kitchen Areas, baths, showers (NO). Material uplifts as well (like skin peeling) This is also a decorative material, difficult to clean (uneven surfaces) spilled products and pet stains can permanently embed fast!

Porcelain Tile
By far the most sense out of all materials. Can be used anywhere. Floors, counters, shower stalls (not basin floors) Kitchens, foyers, living areas. These floors textured or not clean up the easiest out of all materials. Be careful of the “new” recycled layer on top of porcelain tile, not so friendly/easy clean. Porcelain also last the longest as far as appearance, and can be re-grouted easily. (Sanded Grout only)

Ceramic Tile
Not a bad choice, breaks easy when pans drop, or anything that drops with velocity. Great again for kitchens, entry’s, laundry rooms, again, anywhere! Be careful of the high gloss versions as they really are easy to care for, however, can be a real safety hazard especially where kids, pets, and old folks are! These floors clean up easy, sanded grout 99% of the time, and recover from old to new instantly from a professional tile and grout cleaning. Excellent kitchen floor, especially where spills and food are everywhere. Popular as well in shower stalls (not good). The small Dal-Tiles 4” x 4” is not the problem in showers, however, it is the grout. The grout breaks up often, and usually is the main reason for remodel! *See cultured marble below!

Wood (real or laminated)
Back East wood is found everywhere. In the west, Like Las Vegas, NV not such a great idea. First the climate is too hot and dry, second wood in the desert (Fading)? Accent areas only, as well on 2Nd story or higher better. Stairs = OK...Can be serious hazard (slipping). Laminate floors curl or peel rather fast with the smallest drip...Yes they’ll recover back to it’s original form, however, again proper placement is critical. Family rooms, some entryways, upstairs (2Nd floor and higher) great choice. Do not put in kitchens (Real or Laminate). The worst material, and plan on replacement or refinishing fast. Evaluate your traffic before choosing wood.

Concrete
Concrete (sub-floor) typical in Las Vegas is not a bad idea, I have seen some really nice floors with proper textures and coatings. I think the real problem exists when you try to do it yourself. Concrete floors when done properly need to be done by a professional. By the way, if done properly, they clean up real nice. Some common issues I see are, peeling, fading, designation, and scaring (soles of marking shoes). No grout lines! Another downside is cracking from one end of the house to the other especially as the house gets older (settling). Overall pretty nice, somewhat issue for safety, however, not a bad choice for all areas (including kitchen)! Cleans up nice!

Linoleum
Excellent choice for kitchens, baths, and laundry rooms. Not Bad, old schoolish look, however last for a good long time, dirty easily (especially w/grease and grime) cheapest material to lay. Have seen some look a like wood design that really does look fantastic! Can be cleaned with machinery (Las Vegas Tile and Grout Cleaning)as well.

Carpet
Bedrooms, living rooms, game rooms, dens, are what I think are great areas for carpet. Never in bathrooms (mold and mildew) kitchens, hallways, and entrances. Carpet can act as a sound buffer(echo prevent-er), and hide dirt and grime effectively. Don’t forget to have at least twice a year service, especially in the Las Vegas Valley due to the big toilet bowl we live in! Dust and Dirt flying every which way! We live in a desert!

Natural Stone
Beautiful and Rich Look! Require frequent service. Normally people whom install it, just came fro the Bellagio Hotel & Casino, and say to themselves, I love it. Some inherit the floors from someone else and don’t realize what their in for...These floors are the most difficult and need to be laid by professionals! They also need periodic resurfacing as well as lippage removal. High gloss floors look terrific, not great at all in kitchen areas, and talk about a slipping hazard combined with high heels and the elderly, not sure whats worse on this material! Travertine, marble are the most difficult. Limestone, granite (especially found on counter tops in LV) can be deadly as well! Granite is the toughest of all natural stones, and don’t scratch so easy! Granite = A lot of money! In the kitchen, these materials take a beating, as well as showers and tubs!

Cultured Marble
The best material for showers and sinks! Difficult to mark or scar, no grout lines, wipe up and clean beautiful! Great for shower walls (3 - 4’x8’ sheets you got a shower stall) No sealer required! Lasts Forever! Comes in many styles. Molded to fit sinks, and comes in many thickness’s.

Shower Stalls and Baths
Stay away from natural stones, hard water is a killer on this material as well leaving hazed or powderish looking blemish's especially in shower stalls. Slate, talk about a remodel, terrible in baths (looks beautiful when installed) . Travertine another material frequently seen in baths and hate to tell you, floors not exactly the problem, its the showers and tub enclosures that are the worst. Beautiful material that should be accented in areas less traveled as well as accents in rooms like living rooms, dens, entrances, and mosaics. Travertine’s and marble come in many finished appearances, IE: matted, high gloss, finished, pitted, filled, and many more. Did I mention pits? Holy cow, you either love’em or hate’em, can hurt feet when walking barefoot! Fill w/dirt and grime fast! Beautiful however when clean! I see a lot of travertine floors.

Sealers
Water based sealers are the best sealers for interior floors in Las Vegas, NV. No hazing, smearing, consistency change, roughness, and leaves the materials looking natural. I meet many clients whom want a glossy finish, matted finish, and more and tell them these cause more problems than you can imagine. Peeling, dirt embedded by sealers(before I get their), glossy in some areas and not others, as well as many more...Furthermore sealers do not keep your floors clean, they make spills and stains remain on the top of all materials known as “repelling” and “beading”! If Las Vegas Tile and Grout Cleaning cleans your floors, sealer is required. Especially after your floors are at the most immaculate stage (like the day they were installed).



Environments of the interior of Homes

Echo Effect can happen when very high ceilings combine with no sound buffering items like area rugs, paintings or any other material than hard surface. Even on wood surfaces. Be careful as well as slipping or tripping hazards, and furniture (scratching) on materials. These all play an effect on overall cleanliness and appearance. Any hard surface is easier to care for then carpet, however carpet when placed properly still is a great product! Makes your feet stay softer!

Don’t walk in house with bare feet and shoes, wear socks (cotton only) if you like cleaner floors as well as healthier floors! In my house, forget about it! My 81 year old Dad and 71 year old Mom can’t bend over like they used to, as well as friends and family realize I’m in the business. Did I mention pets, need I say any more?

Remember, in Las Vegas, NV we walk to and from tar to concrete to grass to rocks to carpet to tile to everything in our way...MAINTENANCE is your KEY to not only Aesthetically looking beautiful floors but also from the health aspect as well! Most of my clients will call once a year for hard surface cleaning. Especially after I spoil them the first time!

Visít http://www.lasvegastileandgroutcleaning.com for more information as well setting up your tile and grout cleaning and sealing appointment!

Thank you in advance!
Michael Marcus
Owner
Las Vegas Tile and Grout Cleaning
702-595-8178

Tile and Grout Cleaning - Recommended Cleaning Method

Tile and Grout Cleaning recommended cleaning method that I continually talk/blog about to all my clients is the use of these three products. Micro Fiber Mop (Bona), Blue Dawn Dish Soap, and 18 ounce trigger bottle. All 3 of these products can be found locally at a store called "Smart and Final" in Las Vegas, NV. If not in NV, try Walmart. Clean in 10' x 10' sections with trigger bottle filled with 2 squirts of blue dawn mixed with water, spray on floor (10' x 10' area) then simply take off pad and rinse in sink, and finally putting pad back on floor rinsing same area with water only.

This method should be applied weekly, especially after http://www.lasvegastileandgroutcleaning.com Professionally cleans your floors! Visit today!

Tile and Grout Cleaning - Pitted Travertine!

Tile and Grout Cleaning on Pitted Travertine has gotta to be one of the most difficult tiles to keep clean! First of all, pitted travertine is a natural stone, it scratches very easy, as well as the "pits" get filled with dirt. Alot of folks ask if they should be filling these pits, and if your floors were like these (as pictured) my answer would be no. Sometimes this stone was picked for it's natural patterns. Travertine comes in many ways including, pitted, matted, honed, gloss, high-gloss, and more! In my professional opinion only fill travertine in areas that really "stick - out" or hurt (bare feet) when walking on. Try to keep socks on at all times, as these floors really do look beautiful when clean, and Ugly when dirty! Service is required annually for this material. For more information visit www.lasvegastileandgroutcleaning.com TODAY! Ask for Michael!

Tile and Grout Cleaning - Porcelain Kitchen Tile

Tile and Grout Cleaning of Porcelain Kitchen Tile cleaned today 6-25-10. See the template of clean vs. dirty? Every kitchen, or heavily traveled areas will have this effect! Visit www.lasvegastileandgroutcleaning.com and get some results at your house or business TODAY!

Tile and Grout Cleaning - Perfect Floor for Kitchens and Entry's

Perfect floor for kitchens and Entry's especially when tile and grout cleaning is needed is another question asked especially in this Las Vegas Real Estate Market where people want to start redoing there floors and often wander what type of material is best and cleans the easiest. I usually refer them to ceramic and porcelain tiles mainly because after professionally cleaned and sealed, they always look new again. In addition to professional tile and grout cleaning on an annual basis, it is easier for homeowners to care for in a weekly fashion. Especially with family, kids, and pets (9 out of 10 homes I see). No doubt these floors get dirty fast, however lite service done by the homeowner/business, and heavy service by www.lasvegastileandgroutcleaning.com is certainly the way to go!

I look forward in hearing from all you and wish you the best of luck!

Michael Marcus
Owner

Tile and Grout Sealing - How long before I can walk on it?

Tile and grout sealing question often asked is "how long before I can walk on it". After your floors have been cleaned and sealed the floors will appear dry in approximately 10-15 minutes and lite travel can be achieved as long as "socks" or "shoe-covers" are worn. The sealer used is "water-based" and leaves no imperfections, haze, smear, gloss, or change of any composition. Try to walk less the day of service on your "like-new" tile and grout as going to lunch or dinner immediately following is a good idea! For your tile and grout cleaning plus sealing visit www.lasvegastileandgroutcleaning.com TODAY!

Tile and Grout Cleaning plus Sealing - How much is it???

Tile and Grout Cleaning plus Sealing prospective callers often asks "How much is it". Technically we can't see floors through the phone nor can any description certify your exact material, filth, sealed or unsealed, sanded or unsanded grout, wax, etc.etc.etc. I'VE SEEN EVERYTHING AND I NEVER KNOW WHAT I AM GOING TO SEE NEXT! Sometimes giving "ballpark" prices aren't the best idea either. As a seasoned veteran of "Tile and Grout Cleaning plus Sealing" (over 10 years) I believe I am what most say would be an "expert", as if your looking to have your job done safe, effective, efficient, and sane you'll hire us! It's OK to have general ideas about others, but the field demands the "going rate" for service plus results. People's prices are all over the place, just like the grocery store. For the "Best Results" call Las Vegas Tile and Grout Cleaning and ask for Michael, he's the owner and worker that will be seeing you @ your home!

Tile and Grout Cleaning - What Sealer?

Tile and Grout Cleaning prospective clients always ask what sealer is applied and why. Almost every floor that is cleaned by Las Vegas Tile and Grout Cleaning will have "water based sealer" applied due to it's natural appearance that it leaves. It leaves your floors looking beautiful, typically no-haze or smears, no uplifting of film, and easy to maintain. Sealers "don't keep your floors clean" they simply PROTECT by making your floors "repel" and "bead" substances that may fall to the floor. Be very careful of applying anything to your hard surfaces other than "water based sealers" the consequences could actually lead to restoration. Also consider safety in your home (slipping, falling, scraping ,etc.) which many overlook. For more information visit www.lasvegastileandgroutcleaning.com TODAY!

Tile and Grout Cleaning - Steam Mops

Tile and Grout Cleaning with "steam mops" like the ones you see on television can and will make your floors dirtier as well as potentially embedding grease and grime. More times than ever I see floors that build-up a layer of filth created by these mops. There is no "easy or faster method" for clean-up. Visit www.lasvegastileandgroutcleaning.com for proper method.

Las Vegas Tile and Grout Cleaning - Owner/Operator

Las Vegas Tile and Grout Cleaning Owner/Operator has been cleaning and sealing in the Las Vegas Valley for over 10 Years equaling over 3500+ Residential & Commercial Jobs. All my professional experiences are derived from prior work where each of those 3500+ Tile and Grout Cleaning jobs occurred. I am there to earn your business respectfully, and look to a mutual relationship for the future! I consider myself an expert in the industry and use safe and practical means to getting your floors to like new condition. Don't hire or trust "anyone", hire and expert! Visit/Schedule your appointment @702-595-8178 www.lasvegastileandgroutcleaning.com TODAY!

Tile and Grout Cleaning - Porcelain Tile

Tile and Grout Cleaning of Porcelain tile at recent job 4-26-10 that came out with excellent results that everyone appreciates! In this particular case this client had just moved into her short-sale home and couldn't stand the look of filthy tile and grout especially after she was having all the carpet replaced as well as a fresh painting throughout. The tile and grout was filthy (See above Picture) as well as the grout lines were nearing black in color especially in the kitchen area and walkways. Upon completion the client was tickled to death about her experience with Las Vegas Tile and Grout Cleaning and expected to schedule every year for annual service! Visit www.lasvegastileandgroutcleaning.com and schedule your appointment today!