Sir Grout New York Blog

Published January 26, 2020

Cleaning tiles and grout is a difficult task. It's a chore that many homeowners find troublesome. Our next client, a housewife from Murray Hill, NY, wanted her home to look perfect because her parents were coming to visit her. Unfortunately, there was one area of the house where the floor was in poor condition.

Published December 20, 2019

A homeowner from Manhattan was expecting a visit from a friend. The spare room was ready for the visit, but the owner was not pleased with the condition of the shower. The porcelain tiles looked dirty and unappealing. This was an issue for her because she wanted her friend to feel at home.

Published November 19, 2019

If cracked grout is neglected, it can lead to costly repairs. Unfortunately, most homeowners fail to notice changes in the appearance of their shower's grout until it's too late.

Published September 27, 2019

While it's true most people want every surface in their home to look pristine, sometimes homeowners put more attention to the regular maintenance of specific rooms than others. This was the case for one of our customers.

Published August 28, 2019

The manager of a high-end building in Brooklyn Heights needed Sir Grout's help. The building had a gorgeous lobby, but the floor had a shabby appearance. The tiles had lost their beauty and the grout lines were full of dirt.

Published July 05, 2019

The principal of Brooklyn Friends school contacted Sir Grout because their cleaning crew was having problems with the maintenance of the school's restrooms. No matter how much they tried, the tiles remained unsightly and the grout lines full of dirt.

Published June 21, 2019

Grout is a mixture used to support the integrity of tiled surfaces. It is an essential component for installing tiles because it holds them in place and fills the gaps. If there is any damage on the grout, it can have a negative impact on the structure.

Published June 11, 2019

A properly-maintained apartment is every property manager's goal and every resident's dream. Managing a property requires a lot of work. Property owners must take on a wide array of tasks that range from accounting to maintenance to keep everything running smoothly for the tenants.

Published May 17, 2019

Soap scum occurs because bar soap residue reacts with the minerals in the water and hardens on the surface. When this happens, it forms ugly, hard to remove stains that can make the shower look dirty, even after regular cleaning. Moreover, soap scum can combine itself with mold and mildew and thrive in the grout lines, causing more issues.

Published April 16, 2019

Damaged grout can give tile surfaces an unsightly appearance. For this reason, it is important to keep this vulnerable component in top condition and fully protected. However, grout maintenance is challenging and time consuming.