Comments on: Tools of the Trade – Steamers

By: Geri

Geri — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 12:05:50 +0000

I’ve cleaned grout with vapor steam. Discoloration is just that and even though vapor steam gets a lot of it out it may still remain. I hate to tell you this but vapor steam is not ideal for cleaning unsealed grout. But, neither are chemicals. So once grout is clean seal it well. That way next time the soil will come out easily. Also, educate the customer about unsealed grout and how it may never clean back to its original color befor the job. Manage customer expectations. I had a client that was extremely picky that it all look new. That was very unrealistic.

By: laura

laura — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 00:15:46 +0000

Nope, I wrote the article. Thanks for the offer, but nothing that isn’t natural gets through my door! I will just re-grout eventually!

By: laura

laura — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 23:50:28 +0000

Marx,
Honestly I have never steam cleaned anyones kitchen grout but my own. It is just not a service we have ever offered. It does a great job on my grout though! There were a few spots that wouldn’t come completely clean, but they are 12 year old floors.

By: Marx

Marx — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 16:57:49 +0000

I understand. Have a great evening

By: Marx

Marx — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 15:54:26 +0000

Thanks. Was this article from another company and you posted it. I have some ideas that may eliminate the stains in your kitchen but it is not a green or natural alternative.

By: Marx

Marx — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 15:33:20 +0000

Hey Laura. Have you run into any situation particular in a tile floor like a kitchen or dining area where the steamer did not produce the results you had expected. I’m asking as my business is strictly dedicated to grout cleaning and restoration and I have found myself in a position where my cleaning tools and chemicals did not remove stains in the my clients grout.