Professional tile and grout cleaning using truck mounted equipment with a specialist tile tool that delivers high pressure hot water and steam into grout lines and extracts the contaminated water simultaneously.
"Phil talked me out of a treatment I didn't need and told me how to fix it myself. Guess who I called when the real problem showed up."
Homeowner, Burleigh Heads
★★★★★
"End of lease carpet and flea treatment in one visit. Agent signed off first inspection, full bond back. Easiest part of moving."
Tenant, Varsity Lakes
★★★★★
"Old dog smell we'd given up on is gone. He explained exactly what he was doing and why. Rare honesty."
Family, Helensvale
★★★★★
"Told us upfront which stains would come out and which might not. Everything he said would happen, happened. Refreshing."
Homeowner, Robina
★★★★★
"Punctual, immaculate work, and the carpets dried exactly when he said they would. You get what you pay for."
Owner, Mermaid Waters
★★★★★
"Second property he's treated for us. Communication before arrival is next level for a tradie."
Landlord, Coolangatta
Looking for tile and grout cleaning on the Gold Coast? CPH Services Gold Coast provides professional tile and grout cleaning across the Gold Coast using truck mounted equipment with a specialist tile cleaning tool. We inspect every job before we start, set honest expectations about what can be achieved, and will tell you if we believe cleaning is not the right course of action for your tiles. Call 1300 85 48 28 or use the 60 Second Quick Estimate.
Why mopping does not clean grout
Tiled floors and surfaces are low maintenance until they are not. Day to day mopping keeps tiles looking passable, but it does not clean grout. Grout is porous, it sits below the tile surface, and it absorbs everything that lands on it over time: cooking oils, food particles, body oils, soap residue and general soilage. Once grout is contaminated, a mop and a bucket will not shift it. The grout lines darken, the overall floor looks dirty regardless of how often it is mopped, and the problem compounds year on year.
Our position on honesty: we would rather tell you upfront that your tiles are not suited to a high pressure clean than proceed, damage the grout, and leave you worse off than when we arrived. That conversation happens at inspection, at no cost to you.
What we clean
Internal floors and wet areas
Entranceways, hallways, kitchens, living and dining areas, laundries
Bathroom floor tiles, shower floors and walls, ensuite tiles
External tiled areas
Covered verandas and patios
Outdoor entertainment areas with solid set tiles
We do NOT clean outdoor pavers set in sand: high pressure cleaning displaces the sand between tiles and leaves gaps you are then left to fix. We check at inspection and will not proceed on sand based pavers
What we do not do
We are a cleaning service. We clean tiles. We do not provide grout repair or regrouting, grout colouring or recolouring, tile repairs or replacement, or grout and tile sealing. If your grout needs repair or recolouring after cleaning, we recommend a tiling specialist, and we will give you an honest assessment of the grout condition at inspection.
Fractured grout: when we advise against cleaning
Many Gold Coast homes have tiles laid a decade or more ago, and grout deteriorates over time. Grout lines can develop fine fractures that are not obvious until you look closely. When high pressure water is applied to fractured grout, those fractures can open further, and in some cases the cleaning process accelerates grout breakdown to the point where regrouting becomes necessary. If we inspect your tiles and identify grout that is too fragile to withstand a high pressure clean safely, we will tell you before we start, at no cost and with no obligation. The right course in that situation is regrouting first, then a professional clean.
Tile and grout cleaning, Gold Coast. High pressure hot water and steam lifting soil out of the grout line.
How we clean tiles and grout
Step 1: Inspection and assessment
We examine the tile type, the grout condition, the extent of soiling, and whether any areas require particular care or should be excluded. We walk through everything with you and set clear expectations before any product is applied.
Step 2: Product application
We apply a cleaning product formulated for the tile type we are working with. Ceramic tiles are more absorbent than porcelain, so grease and food oils penetrate more readily and need a penetrating degreaser with proper dwell time. Porcelain is denser and responds to surface treatment with mechanical agitation. Kitchen tiles in particular accumulate airborne cooking oils that need a stronger alkaline product to break down.
Step 3: Agitation and scrubbing
After the product has dwelled, we agitate the tile surface and grout lines to loosen embedded soiling. Grout sits below the tile surface and needs direct mechanical action. This step is what makes a professional clean significantly more effective than any mopping regime.
Step 4: Truck mounted high pressure extraction
A specialist tile cleaning tool connected to our truck mounted system delivers high pressure hot water and steam directly onto the tile surface and into grout lines, and simultaneously extracts the contaminated water. The combination of heat, pressure and industrial extraction achieves a depth of clean no household machine or hire equipment can replicate, and the floor is not left soaking.
Step 5: Post-clean assessment
We walk through the result with you before we leave. If any area is limited by grout condition or tile type, we explain what we found and what if anything can be done.
Why kitchen grout gets darker than the rest of the house
If your kitchen grout is noticeably darker than the grout in other rooms, it is not a cleaning failure. It is chemistry. Cooking produces airborne oil and food particles that settle on every surface, including porous grout. Over months and years the accumulation turns light grout a deep grey or brown, and gas cooking or heavy oil use accelerates it. A professional clean with the right alkaline degreaser addresses the bulk of this soiling in most cases. Very old, heavily soiled grout may not return to original colour, and we say so before we start rather than after.
A note for rental tenants
We receive a number of enquiries from renters about tile and grout cleaning as part of an end of lease clean. In most cases, our honest advice is that a professional tile and grout clean is not necessary for bond purposes. A bond clean with standard mopping and surface cleaning of tiles is what most property managers require. If you have contacted us about tile cleaning for a rental exit, we will give you an honest assessment of whether a professional clean is actually needed before you commit to anything.
Carpet and tile cleaning on the same visit
We do not clean carpet and tiles in the same property on the same visit as a standard service. Cleaning carpet before tiles risks re-soiling the carpet from the tile work; cleaning tiles before carpet creates access issues across wet surfaces. Done properly, each needs the space and time to be completed correctly and to dry appropriately. We would rather schedule two jobs done properly than one job done under time pressure.
Tile and grout cleaning prices Gold Coast
Tile and grout cleaning is priced on inspection. The cost depends on the tile type, the grout condition, the extent of soiling, the area to be cleaned, and whether any areas need special attention or exclusion. As a market guide, professional tile and grout cleaning in the Gold Coast region is typically priced between $10 and $15 per square metre with a minimum job fee, and a professional clean across a kitchen, living area and bathroom commonly falls in the range of $300 to $600 depending on size and condition. We provide an estimate after the inspection so you know exactly what you are committing to before we start. Call 1300 85 48 28 or submit an enquiry online.
Written by Phil, CPH Services Gold Coast. Carpet, upholstery and rug cleaning technician and licensed pest control technician, working Gold Coast properties since 2011. IICRC accredited. Three Best Rated Best Business, 2016 to 2026.
Got questions? Straight answers below. Or skip ahead:
How much does tile and grout cleaning cost on the Gold Coast?
Tile and grout cleaning is priced on inspection rather than at a fixed per square metre rate, because the tile type, grout condition and soiling level all affect the product, process and time required. As a market guide, professional tile cleaning in the Gold Coast area typically ranges from $10 to $15 per square metre with a minimum job fee. For most homes, a professional clean covering the kitchen, living area and bathroom tiles will fall somewhere between $300 and $600 depending on area size and condition. Call 1300 85 48 28 to arrange an inspection and a firm estimate.
Can professional cleaning restore discoloured or darkened grout?
In most cases, yes to a significant degree. Grout that has darkened from accumulated soilage, cooking oils, body oils and general use responds well to professional cleaning with the right product and high pressure extraction. However, grout that has been heavily soiled over many years, or permanently stained by a specific substance, may not return to its original colour. We assess the grout at inspection and give you an honest expectation of the result before we start.
Can you clean tiles in an apartment or unit on the Gold Coast?
Yes. For apartments and locations where the van cannot be positioned directly outside, we use a commercial grade portable machine capable of delivering equivalent results. Call us to discuss access requirements for your building.
Do you seal grout after cleaning?
Grout sealing is not part of our service. We clean tiles and grout. If you want grout sealed after a professional clean, this is something to arrange with a tiling specialist. We can advise on this during the inspection if you raise it.
Can you clean old tiles with cracked or fractured grout?
Not safely in most cases. Fractured grout is a risk with high pressure cleaning. If the grout is already cracking, the pressure and heat from a professional tile clean can open those fractures further and accelerate breakdown. If we inspect your tiles and find grout that is too fragile to clean safely, we will tell you and will not proceed. In that situation, regrouting first is the right course of action before any professional cleaning is attempted.
Why is my kitchen grout so much darker than the rest of the house?
Because kitchens produce airborne oil and food particles that circulate through the air and settle onto every surface, including porous grout. Over time these particles build up in the grout and discolour it. The effect is more pronounced in kitchens with gas cooking or heavy frying. A professional clean with an alkaline degreaser addresses most of this soilage. Very old and heavily saturated grout may not return to its original colour, and we will tell you that at inspection.
Do you clean shower tiles?
Yes. Shower floors and walls are among the most common tile cleaning requests we receive. Soap scum, body oils and mineral deposits from hard water build up on shower tiles and grout over time and are difficult to remove with household products. Professional cleaning with the right product and equipment achieves results that standard cleaning cannot.
Can I book carpet cleaning and tile cleaning on the same day?
We do not offer same day carpet and tile cleaning as a standard service. In most Gold Coast homes, the distribution of carpet and tile throughout the property makes it very difficult to clean both properly in a single visit. Each job requires space and dry time to be completed to a proper standard. We recommend booking them on separate days.
Do you clean tiles for rental exits or end of lease?
We do receive these enquiries, and our honest advice in most cases is that a professional tile and grout clean is not required for a standard bond release. A bond clean with normal mopping and surface tile cleaning is typically what property managers and agents require. A professional truck mounted tile clean is a significantly more thorough service and comes at a cost that most tenants at the end of a lease are not prepared for. We will give you an honest assessment of whether professional tile cleaning is actually needed for your situation before you commit to anything.
What is the difference between porcelain and ceramic tiles for cleaning?
Porcelain tiles are denser and less porous than ceramic, which means they absorb less soilage over time and are generally easier to clean. Ceramic tiles are more absorbent, particularly older ceramic tiles, and grease and food particles can penetrate the tile surface more readily. This affects the product selection and dwell time required for an effective clean. We inspect your tiles before selecting any product.
Do you clean outdoor pavers?
We clean external tiled areas including covered verandas and patios where tiles are set in a solid base. We do not clean outdoor pavers that are set in sand. High pressure cleaning on sand based installations displaces the sand between tiles and leaves gaps that the homeowner is then left to repair. If you are unsure how your pavers are laid, we will check at inspection before proceeding.
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