Tile and grout cleaning questions
Straight answers on prices, drying, mould and sealing. Can’t find yours? Ask in the quote form.
Booking and prices
How do I book?
Use the quote form on the Book page or call us. We confirm the price from our published list and agree a time with you.
What is the minimum booking?
$159. A single shower recess is $159, so it meets the minimum on its own.
Who will do the work?
A vetted, independent local tile cleaner who works under the Darwin Tile & Grout name. You book and pay us, and we look after the booking from start to finish.
How do I pay?
After the job, by a secure payment link from us. Nothing up front, and the cleaner doesn’t take payment on site.
The clean
What does a tile and grout clean involve?
Pre-treating the tiles and grout with a cleaner matched to the problem, scrubbing each grout line, then rinsing and extracting the dirty solution so it doesn’t dry back into the grout.
Will my grout look new?
Often close to it, but not always. Everyday dirt, soap scum and surface mould usually lift. Grout that has been stained for years may stay a shade darker; colour sealing evens that out.
Do you use bleach?
Not as the main cleaner. Bleach lightens the surface but doesn’t remove the build-up inside grout, and it can fade coloured grout. Products are matched to the tile and the problem.
How long until I can use the bathroom?
Usually as soon as the cleaner has finished. If the grout has been sealed, wait for the cure time you’re given, often around 24 hours for a shower.
Sealing
Should I seal my grout?
If your grout cleans up well and you want it to stay that way, clear sealing is worth it. If it’s patchy or stained after cleaning, colour sealing gives an even finish.
Can new grout be sealed straight away?
New grout usually needs time to cure before it can be sealed. Check with whoever installed it; the grout manufacturer will specify the wait.
Darwin conditions
Why does my bathroom get mouldy so quickly in the wet season?
Mould grows fastest where it’s warm and damp and the air doesn’t move. In the wet season, bathrooms dry slowly between showers. Exhaust fans, air-con, an open door and a squeegee all help, and sealed grout absorbs less moisture.
When is the best time to book?
Any time works, but drying is quicker in the dry season. Many people book before the build-up so they start the humid months with clean, sealed grout.
What we don’t do
Do you regrout or repair showers?
No. We clean and seal only. Regrouting, re-tiling, shower leak repairs, waterproofing and silicone replacement need a tiling or waterproofing specialist.
Do you clean outdoor tiles?
No. Outdoor tiles, pool surrounds, pavers, driveways and roofs are handled by our sister brand, PressClean Darwin.
Still have a question?
Put it in the notes of a quote request and we’ll answer it with your price.