Thinking About Hiring a Tile Floor Cleaner? Consider This Before Hiring One

Thinking about hiring a tile floor cleaner? Whether you’re getting the house ready for guests or your tiles and grout have simply lost their shine, there are a few questions worth asking before you hire anyone.

Below, we cover what to ask a tile floor cleaner, how to check out a company, how often you really need one, and whether to hire a tile cleaning machine and do it yourself or hire a professional.

What Kind of Cleaning Products Do They Use?

There are countless cleaning products on the market, all promising to remove stains and work fast, so it’s hard to know which suit your home. It matters even more if you have young children, pets, or people with sensitivities or allergies, or if you’d prefer environmentally friendly products.

An experienced tile floor cleaner should be happy to tell you what they use, so you can make an informed decision. If you have allergies or sensitivities, let the company know so they can talk you through what they use.

Research the Tile Cleaning Company

We always recommend checking online reviews before hiring a professional cleaner. They show you what previous customers experienced, good or bad.

Ask for a quote before any work starts, and ask what it includes. You don’t want to be surprised by a hefty bill at the end of the job.

Do You Need a Specialist Tile Floor Cleaner?

There are lots of specialisations in professional cleaning. A general cleaner helps with household chores and day-to-day tidiness. A specialist tile floor cleaner focuses on a deep clean of your tiles and grout, so you know exactly what you’re getting. They’ll focus on the problem areas in your home and leave them looking and feeling fresh.

Hiring a Tile Cleaning Machine vs a Professional

If you’ve been looking at tile cleaner hire, you’ve probably seen floor cleaning machines for hire at hardware and equipment hire stores. They can work for a light refresh, but it pays to weigh up both options.

• Hiring a machine: you work to your own schedule and pay only the hire fee. You’ll need to collect and return it, learn how to use it, make sure you’re using the right cleaning solution for your tiles and grout, and do the work yourself.
• The catch: hire machines are generally less powerful than professional equipment, and too much water or an unsuitable cleaning solution can leave residue in the grout or mark natural stone.
• Hiring a professional: you get professional-grade equipment and people who clean tiles and grout every day and know which products suit which surfaces. You don’t lift a finger, and a quote tells you the cost upfront.

For a quick freshen-up of tiles in good condition, a hire machine may do the job. For dark grout, built-up grime or a large area, a professional clean is usually the better choice. If you do go it alone, our Do’s & Don’ts of tile and grout cleaning covers what to avoid.

How Often Should You Hire a Tile Floor Cleaner?

Specialist tile cleaning is a periodic job. For most households, about once a year is enough for bathrooms, kitchens and other busy areas, and every 18 to 24 months for low-traffic tiled floors. In between, regular sweeping and mopping with a mild, pH-neutral cleaner keeps tiles looking their best.

Looking for a tile floor cleaner in Perth? Wizard Cleaning® has been family-owned and operated in Perth since 2017. We use environmentally friendly cleaning products, and our quotes are free and no-obligation. Take a look at our online reviews, then call us on 0400 634 609 or send us a message to book a tile and grout clean.