Our Tile and Grout Cleaners Delivered Impressive Results After Transforming a Shower in Scottsdale

January 17, 2025

Despite its natural beauty, a shower in Scottsdale gave its homeowner a lot of grief. Mold and moisture seeped into the seams at an alarming speed, and before she knew it, a few stains had turned into a large brown layer that spread from the bathtub edges to all the walls. The homeowner's attempts to clean the shower ended in disappointment, with her cleaners barely making a dent in the stains.


By then, it was evident that the shower required more than soap-based cleaners, so the owner started looking for hard surface restoration companies in the area. Luckily, it didn't take long for her to discover Sir Grout Phoenix, and after a few minutes of browsing our website, she was eager to enlist the expertise of our tile and grout cleaners in Scottsdale. She read some more of the information available online before heading to the website's contact form.

Our crew arrived at her house for an in-home evaluation, and the client explained the problem before leading them to the shower. It wasn't hard to see the cause of her stress; almost all grout surfaces were severely stained, and there were clear signs of decay on all the seams. A yellow-brown residue ruined the bathtub's white ceramic while spreading to the walls on all sides. On top of making the shower look unhygienic, these issues threatened its structural integrity since they could eventually deepen the cracks in the seams and behind the tiles.


Our specialists immediately shared their findings with the client, reassuring her that their professional cleaning equipment could remove all the stains left by mold, soap, and hard water. They also tested their cleaner on parts of the grout to illustrate why traditional formulas should be avoided. Most store-bought products only add to the issues caused by moisture buildup because they leave a soapy residue that makes removing all the existing stains harder. After listening to our summary of Sir Grout's restoration process, the homeowner didn't think twice before scheduling a new appointment with our crew.

Following her request, our techs returned to the house later that week with the necessary equipment to restore the shower. Once inside the bathroom, they spread a permeating cleaner across each part of the stall and carefully scrubbed the dirt as it got loose. Our experts steam-cleaned the entire shower area with a 275-degree vapor cleaner to address the mold on the seams and below the faucet.

When it was time to work on the grout, they applied ColorSeal to all the grout lines on the walls, gradually restoring their color to match the tub. Because our sealant provides lasting protection against external elements, grout surfaces don't get stained by stale water, soap scum, or mold, and homeowners can complete their cleaning sessions more efficiently.

Then, our specialists carefully installed epoxy grout to repair the seams after removing the old caulk around the bathtub. This way, they eliminated all signs of decay from the joints. They enhanced their protection against external elements since our epoxy mix offers maximum resistance against moisture, mold, and wear and tear.

With this, our team completed another successful restoration, which couldn't have looked better. The homeowner was in awe of the transformation, admiring the ceramic's pristine look and the quality of our work on the seams. She thanked our crew for delivering such fantastic results and promised to spread the word to more people in Scottsdale.

At the end of the appointment, our experts shared some additional tips to prevent such a stressful problem from repeating itself. First, they stressed the importance of using pH-neutral products to clean tile and grout surfaces. Cleaners like Sir Grout's Natural Hard Surface Cleaner don't have any of the acidic imbalances that trigger corrosion on porous surfaces over time, so they remove all the embedded dirt without trapping parts of it under a foamy residue. Our cleaner is effective against mold, mildew, efflorescence, and other stains, so homeowners don't have to struggle when cleaning their showers and other high-traffic surfaces.

Our techs also listed the right tools to remove the dirt more effectively without subjecting hard surfaces to harsh treatment. They suggested using a towel, a terry cloth, or a squeegee to wipe out the stains after letting our cleaner sit for a few minutes, reassuring the client that the task would be much easier to complete, even in harder-to-reach areas like the corner joints.  

Lastly, they recommended checking the air quality inside all bathroom areas since poor indoor ventilation plays a big part in the spread of mold and mildew. Opening the windows and doors to encourage fresh air circulation around the house is a simple way to improve your indoor environment.

Sir Grout Phoenix helps you address the stains on your shower before they get out of control. Our cleaning and sealing methods address all the issues that regular cleaners fail to solve, so you can get used to seeing spotless shower surfaces and no discoloration on your grout. You can call (480) 588-0731 or schedule a free quote online to request an appointment with our specialists. And feel free to subscribe to our newsletter so you don't miss our latest promotions and updates.