Our Techs Provided Top-Notch Hard Surface Restoration Services To Revive This Shower in Kiawah Island

September 01, 2024

A homeowner in Kiawah Island wanted to showcase the beauty of his shower, but his cleaning products didn't do him any favors. He was used to dealing with mold and soap residue, but removing the stains became harder as time went by. This not only meant more time and effort put into shower maintenance but also a lackluster result in each of the homeowner's cleaning attempts.


He first heard about Sir Grout Charleston during a small family gathering where his sister-in-law recommended our hard surface restoration services in Kiawah Island. As she gushed over the transformation of her bathroom floor, the homeowner wondered if our services also extended to shower surfaces. A quick online search answered all his questions, so he didn't hesitate to request an appointment via our website scheduler after reading more about our services.

At his convenience, our specialists visited his house a few days later for an in-home evaluation. They inspected each part of the shower and by the end of it, they had a clear idea of what had caused the problem. Despite its classic beauty, the shower didn't look its best, and it all had to do with the embedded mold running from the corner joints to the grout lines on the walls. The dirt was particularly noticeable around the white floor, with small dark spots framing the sides. When the client asked about their findings, our experts explained that mold and water had seeped into the grout pores as the sealant started fading. Unfortunately, traditional cleaners do more harm than good because they keep the dirt under a soapy film that keeps homeowners from fully removing the stains.


The best course of action was to deep clean the tile and grout surfaces before applying sealant. This would keep the grout pores from absorbing more liquid, and the client would have less trouble cleaning them after new stains throughout the week. Our techs also needed to regrout parts of the seams; this surface is usually the most affected by moisture buildup, especially when made of cement-based grout. The client thanked our specialists for their assistance and scheduled a new appointment for the restoration.

Following his request, our techs returned to his home the next day with a plan of action. They covered the surrounding area with plastic and masking tape before soaking the shower with a special surface-safe cleaner. Then, they worked on each side separately, including the floor and the shower seat, ending this part of the process with a 275-degree vapor cleaner to remove all traces of mold.

It was time to revamp the grout. Our crew installed water-resistant epoxy grout on the seams after carefully removing the loose caulk. When they were done repairing the damaged areas, they applied ColorSeal on the wall's grout, bringing back its original white color. Our sealant creates a protective layer that repels external elements like water, efflorescence, mold, mildew, and more. This long-term protection keeps grout looking smooth and clean for months and even years, so homeowners don't need to do any extra work just to stay on top of their cleaning routine.

As expected, the homeowner loved the result and thanked our specialists for exceeding all his expectations. The shower exuded elegance, with the white grout lines matching the floor's pristine beauty.

While putting away their equipment, our crew shared some additional recommendations, starting with the best alternative to avoid chemical-based cleaners. PH-neutral products like Sir Grout's Natural Hard Surface Cleaner bring all the cleaning power you need without causing discoloration or trapping the dirt on the grout pores. Our product is the ideal solution to simplify the maintenance of shower surfaces through all the moisture and residue that gathers around the seams, and it works without weakening the sealant's protection in the process. Our techs also recommended using only non-abrasive tools like a towel or a squeegee to wipe out the stains. Ceramic surfaces are prone to get deep scratches when you use sharper tools, usually because it takes more work to clean the corners and other harder-to-reach surfaces.

Our last recommendation was to ensure that the bathroom was properly ventilated and to open the windows nearby when needed. All shower surfaces are exposed to the effects of moisture buildup, but weekly cleaning and a healthy flow of fresh air are all you need to keep your walls and floors looking spotless.

Are your bathroom surfaces giving you grief? Don't settle for subpar results and contact the specialists at Sir Grout Charleston. Our hard surface restoration services have everything you could ask for, from the best cleaning equipment to top-grade protection to preserve your grout for a long time. If you're interested, feel free to call (843) 920-6242 or schedule a free quote online to request an appointment. Also, subscribe to our newsletter so you don't miss our latest promotions and updates.