A Terracotta Floor in Oro Valley Looks Stunning Thanks to Our Tile Cleaning Crew

October 30, 2024

Terracotta surfaces never fail to look welcoming, whether you're going for a casual setting or a formal event. This was one of the qualities that drew an Oro Valley resident to her new home. The floor connecting the living room to the backyard was made of Mexican terracotta tiles, and that was enough to make it look appealing. For all her excitement, however, the homeowner could see that the tiles had seen better days and was determined to return them to their former glory.


When regular cleaners didn't work on the floor, she started looking for tile cleaning services in Oro Valley since she knew using DIY methods on a terra cotta surface would be risky. Luckily, her first online search was successful; the homeowner found Sir Grout Tucson at the top of her Google results, and a glimpse into our picture gallery was enough to see why. She read as much as possible about our work and contacted our techs via our online scheduler.

On the appointed date, they went to her house for an in-home evaluation, and the client immediately showed them the living room floor. The dark stains were pretty visible, and they spread all over the room, marring the tiles and hiring their colors. RThe residuewas left by soil, grease, other cleaners, and shoe prints leading to the back door.

The floor had likely been left unattended in the months before the client bought the house, so much dirt was embedded in the porous surface. Our experts also explained that regular cleaners can increase the discoloration after leaving soapy residue on the tiles. With all this in mind, they offered their services, stating that their high-end equipment would be more than enough to give the floor a makeover. Grateful for their offer, the client scheduled a new appointment right away.

At her convenience, our specialists returned to the house two days later to work on the floor. First, they cleaned all the terracotta tiles with a non-toxic formula and a high-speed scrubber. As the product loosens the dirt, they make their way across the room, gradually removing all the stains until all the colors are on full display.

When the entire floor was spotless, our crew began the next portion of the restoration. They applied sealant to enhance its protection against the effects of wear and tear. Our sealant keeps external elements from clinging to the pores on ceramic surfaces, warding off liquids, grime, mold, and more. When our experts buffed the floors, the tiles had a nice satin finish.

The homeowner loved the result from the moment she saw it. She admired the tiles' colors and thanked us for reviving such an essential part of the house. She finally felt like she could make the room her own and couldn't wait to have people over to show off the result.

Near the end of their visit, our techs shared some additional cleaning tips since they knew that the maintenance of terracotta surfaces was hard enough without considering the floor's proximity to the yard. First, they recommended replacing bleach and other traditional products with pH-neutral formulas for better results. Sir Grout's Natural Hard Surface Cleaner is ideal for tile surfaces because it simplifies the work without risking harmful side effects. It has no toxic ingredients to alter the ceramic's color and provides all the necessary effectiveness while cleaning high-traffic areas. PH-neutral formulas are the best way to preserve your floors in any part of the house, so we always recommend using them.

Next, our experts recommended avoiding abrasive tools since it's easy to scratch the surface when you use steel wool or something just as sharp. A mop, a towel, or a terry cloth will make things easier when it's time to remove any stubborn stains, wiping out all the embedded dirt without leaving residue stuck to the surface. We also tell clients to keep the rooms adequately ventilated and clean the floors at least once a week to prevent dirt from spreading.

Sir Grout Tucson is ready to serve Oro Valley locals with top-notch services. You can trust our team with your terra cotta floor; we'll deliver impressive results. If you have questions, don't hesitate to contact us, and we'll give you in-depth information about our stone restoration process. Just call (520) 389-6218 or schedule a free quote online to request an appointment. Be sure to subscribe to our newsletter so you don't miss our latest promotions and updates. With Sir Grout Tucson on your side, you can fulfill all your hard surface restoration needs.