2024 Cost of Grout Cleaning - Estimates and Prices Paid

Typical costs:

Professional cleaning services frequently offer specialized tile and grout cleaning. Most costs are calculated based on square footage. Typically, grout and tile cleaning costs $1-$3 per square foot, with many companies requiring a $100-$200 minimum. Cleaning a typical bathroom of 9'x11' could cost $100-$300. Master bathrooms, which are typically 10'x15', would cost $150-$450. For an average kitchen of 300 square feet, cleaning a tile floor and grout costs $300-$900. Stanley Steemer[1] charges $0.75-$1 per square foot depending on geographic location of the customer. Chem-Dry[2] , a division of The Home Depot with franchises across the country, charges $1-$3 per square foot for tile and grout cleaning.
Basic grout cleaning can be done by hand with a brush and cleaning solution. Cleaning solutions typically cost $7-$12 per bottle and brushes cost $1-$20 apiece, depending on size. Ace Hardware sells a variety of grout cleaners[3] for different surfaces.
A deeper grout cleaning can be done with a pressure washer. Pressure washer machines typically cost $900-$1,200 for electric- or gas-powered models. Janilink, an Atlanta-based janitorial supplies company, has a variety of high-powered pressure washers[4] . Smaller hand-held pressure washers typically cost $75-$200 and can be found in hardware stores. For details, see How Much Does Pressure Washing Cost.

What should be included:

Professional grout cleaning services should include application of a cleaning solution on the grout, a high pressure rinse to remove built-up dirt and grime, and application of a sealant to keep the grout cleaner longer.
When purchasing a pressure washer, the machine should come with instructions and a variety of hose attachments. The Power Washer Advisor blog provides information consumers should consider[5] when buying a power washer.

Related Costs: Tile Countertop, Tile Flooring, Floor Cleaning

Discounts:

Coit, a national floor company, offers coupons[6] based on geographical area.
The Grout Doctor, which has locations nationwide, offers a coupon for $20 off a grout service.
Sears is offering a special[7] on tile and grout cleaning for $89 per area. Sears defines an area as 250 square feet or less.
The DIY Network provides step-by-step instructions[8] for cleaning kitchen floor grout.

Shopping for grout cleaning:

The International Janitorial Cleaning Services Association business directory can help customers find a certified, professional cleaning service.
The Institute for Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration, which certifies cleaning businesses, offers tips for selecting the right cleaning professional and an international directory[9] of certified professional cleaning businesses.
Mrs. Clean, a Seattle, WA, based professional cleaning service, offers tips and tricks[10] for grout cleaning.

What People Are Paying - Recent Comments Grout sealing in a new home
Amount: $3,850.00
Posted by: Alan peterson
From: Palm springs, CA
Posted On: August 5th, 2019 07:08PM
Square Feet: 2200

I hired someone to seal the grout in my home, showers included charger me 1.75 a square foot just to seal.

Tile clean
Amount: $200.00
Posted by: Pamela Richter
From: SAN DIEGO, CA
Posted On: May 5th, 2019 09:05PM
Square Feet: 1000

Porcelain floor tile cleaned

Commercial Building Grout Cleaning
Amount: $4,755.00
Posted by: Dang
From: Sandpoint, ID
Posted On: August 23rd, 2016 10:08AM
Square Feet: 6340

Included grout cleaning and sealer. $0.75/square foot total. 0.50 for cleaning, 0.25 for sealing.

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Grout Cleaning Cost

How Much Does Grout Cleaning Cost?

	Basic Grout Cleaning: $8-$32
	Professional Grout Cleaning: $100-$900+
	Pressure Washer: $75-$1,200