Why Choose Us
Professional Tile & Grout Cleaning in Melbourne
Tile and grout cleaning is one of the most underestimated home maintenance services in Melbourne — most homeowners do not realise how much colour and texture their grout has lost until they see a cleaned area beside an uncleaned one. Professional extraction equipment operates at pressures and temperatures that domestic mops and spray cleaners cannot match, penetrating porous grout to flush out embedded organic matter, soap scum residue, and mineral buildup that surface cleaning cannot reach.
Bathroom grout staining in Melbourne homes is driven by humidity, soap chemistry, and inadequate ventilation — common in older terrace homes and apartments without exhaust fans. Kitchen floor grout darkens from cooking oils and food particles tracked across the surface. Living area and hallway floor tile grout fills with fine particulates tracked in from outside. Supermarket grout cleaners work on surface staining only — the deeply embedded fraction requires the heat, chemistry, and extraction power of professional equipment.
The Squeegee Squad's tile and grout cleaning process works in three distinct stages: a pH-appropriate pre-treatment solution applied to break down contamination across the tile field, a scrub pass using rotary brushes sized to the grout profile width, and a wet-vacuum extraction pass that pulls dissolved contaminants, cleaning solution residue, and excess moisture from the surface simultaneously. The result is tiles genuinely clean — not surface-bright with chemical residue pushed into the grout.
We offer optional grout sealing at the end of every clean. Sealed grout dramatically slows the rate of re-soiling in wet areas and is particularly worthwhile in shower recesses, around bath surrounds, and on white or light-coloured kitchen floor grout. The penetrating sealant we use fills the pore structure of the grout rather than sitting on top, so it does not peel, yellow, or crack under wet-area steam and condensation conditions.
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What You Get
What's Included
Every tile & grout cleaning booking includes professional equipment, insured crews, and a satisfaction guarantee.
Floor & Wall Tiles
Kitchen, bathroom, laundry, and living-area tiles deep cleaned — floors, walls, and splashbacks all included in scope.
Grout Cleaning & Sealing
Grout lines scrubbed, extracted, and optionally sealed with a penetrating sealant to resist future staining and discolouration.
Shower & Wet Area Restoration
Soap scum, mould, and mildew removed from showers, bath surrounds, and ensuite wet areas — including wall tile grout lines.
How It Works
Our Process
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Surface Inspection
We assess tile type, grout condition, porosity, and staining severity to plan the correct treatment approach and set expectations.
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Pre-Treatment
A pH-appropriate cleaning solution applied to break down soap scum, oils, mould, and embedded grime across the tile field.
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Scrub & Extract
Rotary brushes sized to grout width, followed by high-powered extraction — tiles left clean and predominantly dry.
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Seal & Walk-Through
Optional penetrating grout sealant applied. Final inspection confirms every surface meets our standards before we leave.
Who We Serve
Residential & Commercial Tile & Grout Cleaning
Residential
Residential tile and grout cleaning in Melbourne typically spans bathroom floors and walls, shower enclosures, kitchen floors, laundry tiles, and porcelain floor tiles in living areas and hallways. We quote by the square metre and assess grout condition on arrival before confirming final price — grout that has been chemically bleached or physically eroded may not respond fully to cleaning, and we flag this honestly before proceeding rather than charge for a result that cannot be achieved.
Commercial
Commercial tile and grout cleaning covers high-traffic environments where appearance and hygiene standards are enforced — commercial kitchen floor tiles, public toilet facilities, hotel bathroom refurbishments, aged-care wet room floors, gym changerooms, and food service preparation areas. These environments often have non-slip tile profiles and textured grout that trap contamination aggressively. We carry extraction-grade equipment suited to these applications and can schedule out-of-hours work for commercial hospitality and healthcare settings to avoid operational disruption.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Complete Your Property
Total Exterior Care
Beyond tile & grout cleaning, we keep your entire property looking its best.
Pressure Cleaning
Driveways, decks, and pool surrounds collect oil, algae, and grime over time. Our hot-water units lift years of buildup without damaging the surface.
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Carpet Steam Cleaning
Hot-water extraction pulls allergens and embedded grime out of carpet and upholstery. Practical for end-of-lease, spring cleans, and offices.
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Softwashing
A low-pressure chemical wash kills mould and lichen at the root, not just on the surface. Ideal for render, weatherboard, and cladding.
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Where We Work
Service Areas
We provide tile & grout cleaning across all Melbourne regions.
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Northern Suburbs
Modern subdivisions, two-storey brick veneer homes, and concrete driveway pressure washing.
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Eastern Suburbs
Dense tree canopies, high leaf litter impacting gutters, and older weatherboard homes requiring softwashing, including our Eltham home base.
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Western Suburbs
Mixed industrial and residential zones with heavy pollution dust on windows and façades.
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South Eastern Suburbs
Established family suburbs with multi-storey homes and large roof and gutter maintenance needs.
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Mornington Peninsula
Holiday homes and coastal properties exposed to salt spray, mould, and seasonal weather extremes.