Kitchen Floors
Grease, spills, and heavy traffic.
Kitchen grout takes the most abuse in the house. We break down the cooking residue and ground-in soil that turns grout lines dark.
Tile & Grout Cleaning
Tile & Grout Cleaning in San Jose & the South Bay
Kitchens, bathrooms, showers, entryways, and hallways, deep-cleaned with a 10-step professional process that reaches the soil mopping leaves behind. Then protected, so your grout stays cleaner longer.
- Serving South Bay Since 2002
- 4.9 Stars on Yelp
- 10,000+ Jobs Completed
- 300+ Verified Reviews
- Licensed, Insured & Owner-Operated
If Your Tile Still Looks Dingy After Mopping, It’s the Grout.
Grout is porous. Every time you mop, dirty water settles into the grout lines and dries there. Over months and years, soil, cleaner residue, and everyday buildup work their way in deep, where a mop and a spray bottle can’t reach. The tile itself is usually fine. It’s the grout that makes the whole floor look tired.
Our process is built to fix that. We pre-treat for your specific tile, work the soil loose from the grout lines, extract it with truck-mounted equipment, and finish every edge and corner by hand. A penetrating grout sealer is available to help it stay cleaner longer. And if grout or caulk is damaged, we can regrout and recaulk too.
Where we work
Every Room Has Its Own Kind of Dirt.
We clean ceramic and porcelain tile and grout throughout the home, and in offices and commercial spaces too.
Bathroom Floors
Moisture and buildup.
Bathroom grout collects soap residue, hard-water film, and soil. We clean it out, including around and behind the toilet.
Showers & Tub Surrounds
Soap scum and mildew.
Shower walls and floors build up soap scum and mildew in the grout. We deep-clean them and recaulk where the caulk has failed.
Entryways & Hallways
Where the outdoors comes in.
High-traffic paths wear first. We bring back the even, clean look from the front door all the way through.
Countertops & Backsplashes
The details you see every day.
Tile counters and backsplashes trap kitchen splatter in their grout lines. We clean them carefully, edge to edge.
Offices & Commercial Spaces
Clean floors make an impression.
We also care for tile in offices and other commercial spaces, with the same process and attention to detail.
What’s included
Cleaning, Sealing, and Grout Repair
Every job gets our full cleaning process. When grout or caulk is damaged, cleaning alone can’t fix it, so we offer regrouting and recaulking as well.
- Honest pre-inspection and walkthrough
- Pre-treatment matched to your tile
- Agitation to break up soil in the grout lines
- Truck-mounted extraction and rinse
- Edge, corner, and detail pass
- Clean-water wipe-down and fan drying
- Penetrating grout sealer (optional)
- Regrouting of damaged or missing grout
- Recaulking of showers, tubs, and counters
Exact scope and pricing are confirmed at your free in-home estimate.
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See the Difference.
Real Rightway jobs in the South Bay. Every floor is different, so we’ll tell you honestly what’s realistic for yours.
Kitchen tile and grout, South Bay
Bathroom tile and grout, South Bay
Good questions
Tile & Grout Questions, Answered.
Why does my grout still look dirty after I mop?
Mopping loosens surface dirt, but the water gets dirty quickly and settles into the grout lines, which sit lower than the tile. Grout is porous, so it soaks that soil in. Over time the dirt is deep inside the grout, where only agitation and professional extraction can reach it.
Can you get my grout back to its original color?
In most homes, grout comes out dramatically cleaner. Some grout is stained or discolored deep down rather than just dirty, and cleaning can’t always fully reverse that. Ron will look at your grout in person and tell you honestly what to expect before we start.
Should I have my grout sealed?
We recommend it for most kitchens and bathrooms. A penetrating sealer slows down how quickly grout absorbs spills and soil, so it stays cleaner longer and is easier to keep up. It’s optional, and we’ll tell you whether it makes sense for your space.
Do you regrout or replace cracked tiles?
We regrout damaged or missing grout and recaulk showers, tubs, and counters. We don’t repair or replace cracked tiles. If we see tile that needs replacing, we’ll let you know so you can plan for it.
My floor might be natural stone. Is that different?
Yes. Marble, travertine, limestone, and other natural stones need stone-safe products and a different process. If your floor is natural stone, see our natural stone restoration service. Not sure what you have? We’ll identify it at your estimate.
How much does tile and grout cleaning cost?
Price depends on the size of the area, the type of tile, the condition of the grout, and whether you add sealing or grout repair. That’s why every job starts with a free in-home estimate. Ron looks at your floors, explains what he recommends, and you agree on the price before any work begins.
Our Process
The Rightway Signature Tile & Grout Renewal.
Most cleaning companies show up with a mop and a spray bottle. We follow a 10-step professional process built for real, lasting results. Every step matters, and every step is included.
Pre-Inspection & Walkthrough
We assess your surfaces and set honest expectations before any product touches your floor.
Vacuum & Debris Removal
Loose debris comes up first, so the cleaning chemistry reaches the grout instead of a layer of dry soil.
Surface-Appropriate Pre-Treatment
We choose the pre-treatment for your specific tile type. The wrong product on the wrong surface does more harm than good.
Agitation
We work the pre-treatment into the grout lines to break up embedded soil at the source. Most services skip this step.
Extraction & Rinse
Truck-mounted extraction pulls loosened soil and rinses the surface, removing what mopping leaves behind.
Edge, Corner & Detail Pass
We clean behind toilets, along baseboards, and every tight spot the machine can't reach.
Clean-Water Wipe-Down
A final wipe-down leaves no residue or cleaning film behind. Just clean tile.
Fan Drying
We dry the area so floors aren't slippery and you can walk on them sooner.
Optional Grout Sealing
A penetrating sealer slows future soil absorption and makes upkeep easier. Recommended for most kitchens and baths.
Final Walkthrough With You
We walk the space together before we leave. The job isn't done until you're satisfied.
The Honest Outcome Guarantee.
Before any work begins, we'll tell you what's realistic. If we don't deliver the improvement we agreed on, we'll come back and make it right. Read the full guarantee →
Every surface is different, so your price is confirmed in person at your free in-home estimate, before any work begins. Want a starting range first? Try our online estimator →
Here's Exactly What Happens Next.
Booking is simple, and the estimate is always free with no obligation.
Pick a time
Book online in about a minute, or call us at (408) 270-7000.
We confirm
You'll get an email with your appointment details and arrival window.
Ron visits
He looks at your surfaces in person, explains what he recommends and why, and gives you an honest, accurate estimate.
You decide
No pressure. Many clients take a few days to think it over, and that's completely fine.
What South Bay Homeowners Are Saying.
★★★★★
“They did and excellent and professional job of cleaning heavily soiled tile in my cabana returning it to like new condition.”Darlene V., San Jose · Yelp