Our Techs Transformed a Shower in Mount Pleasant with Their Stone Cleaning Services

May 14, 2024

A stone shower can easily steal the spotlight in your bathroom area, but it can also give you a lot of grief if you don't deal with the embedded dirt on time. A couple in Mount Pleasant had gone to great lengths to preserve their shower surfaces, cleaning the stall multiple times a week and keeping an eye on the tiles in case they lost their sheen. Combining elegant marble walls with a beautiful travertine floor, the shower was the couple's pride and joy, so it was particularly upsetting for them to see mold spread across the grout lines.


The homeowners wanted to solve the problem as soon as possible, but they also knew that a DIY approach would likely do more harm than good. With this in mind, they went online looking for a professional stone cleaning service in Mount Pleasant after they both agreed that an expert's input was needed. They started their search online and found Sir Grout Charleston almost right away. The couple went to our online scheduler after reviewing our website's content, completing the request for an evaluation in only a few minutes.

On the appointed date, our specialists visited the couple's home in Mount Peasant. The homeowners led them to the master bathroom, and our techs began inspecting each part of the shower stall. The process revealed multiple issues, so our techs summarized them for the clients before going over the potential solution. In short, the grout had absorbed a lot of water and soap after the sealant faded, creating several dark spots between the tiles. The travertine porous surface was also stained, making the floor look particularly unappealing. All the tiles had lost their natural shine, and our techs explained that this had to do with the harsh chemicals in traditional cleaners. On top of trapping mold and mildew on the surface, these products also deteriorate stone surfaces over time, stripping them of their natural color and sheen.

The solution was to deep clean the shower with our stone-safe solutions. Our crew also had to seal the grout, and the homeowners were on board with that idea after seeing the effect that moisture could have on unsealed surfaces. The couple scheduled a new appointment for the restoration, so our techs agreed to return later that week.

They arrived at the house for the second time a couple of days later. For the first step, our experts cleaned all the walls and the floor with a special solution that got the dirt loose after a few minutes. Then, they used a 275-degree vapor steamer to eliminate all traces of mold and dirt.

When it was time to restore the grout, our techs installed water-resistant epoxy grout on all the seams and sealed the grout lines on the wall with our exclusive ColorSeal. They worked meticulously to protect each part of the shower, enhancing the grout's resistance to water, mold, soap scum, and other external elements.

The restoration was complete and the shower looked gorgeous. As expected, the couple was thrilled when they saw the result and they promised to tell everyone about our high-quality grout cleaning services.

Our specialists ended the appointment with some useful cleaning tips for the client. Their first recommendation was to replace generic solutions with pH-neutral products like Sir Grout's Natural Hard Surface Cleaner work much better against embedded dirt, including mold, mildew, and the layer of efflorescence that often forms on top of shower tiles. Combining the most effective ingredients, our product removes common stains in little time without ever subjecting hard surfaces to harsh treatment. This is possible because, unlike most of the products on the market, pH-neutral cleaners don't have acidic imbalances that could gradually damage grout and ceramic tile. Our cleaner is the safest choice to work on natural stone surfaces on the regular, so homeowners can use it frequently without being affected by toxic fumes.

Other recommendations focused on the right way to scrub off the dirt without scratching the surface. Our experts recommended using non-abrasive tools like a towel or a squeegee after ensuring that the fabric is properly washed beforehand. The homeowners could wipe out pools of water and soap residue from the shower floor to prevent the reappearance of mold. On that note, our last tip was to ensure that the master bathroom had an optimal ventilation system since moisture buildup is all the more likely on damp surfaces after the water grows stale.

Discover the most effective way to upgrade your cleaning routine! The specialists at Sir Grout Charleston are ready to help you with top-tier stone cleaning and maintenance services, including the best protection to keep the surface spotless for a long time. Just call (843) 920-6242 or schedule a free quote online to request an appointment. And remember to subscribe to our newsletter so you don't miss our latest promotions and updates.