These Residential Surfaces in Wilmington Glow Beautifully Thanks to Our Stone Cleaning Techs

December 12, 2024

Because of its smooth appearance and rich colors, a marble surface is often the best way to make a room memorable. Natural stone surfaces in general are a great choice when you want to make your home feel elegant and welcoming at the same time. Their care also doesn't demand too much of your time and effort, but household chores can still get frustrating after exposing your stone surfaces to harsh elements for too long.


A homeowner in Wilmington stopped using the cleaners she was familiar with after seeing how they affected her stone surfaces. Her beautiful marble shower was severely discolored around the seams, mainly due to soap scum and moisture. Meanwhile, the travertine floor in her large living room area looked duller, and its shine was muted after months of foot traffic. The homeowner wanted to give both rooms the ultimate makeover, so she contacted our stone cleaning service in Wilmington.

She'd seen our restoration results firsthand while visiting some relatives in the area, so she didn't feel the need to check other options before reaching out to our crew. Filling out the website's contact form only took a few minutes, and before the end of the week, the homeowner welcomed our techs into her house for an evaluation of her stone surfaces.


First, she took them to the living room area, where our specialists immediately noticed the floor's dull appearance. While there were no visible stains on the white tiles, the floor still looked worn down and neglected despite the homeowner's efforts to restore its natural glow. The stains on the shower were much more noticeable at a glance. Thick layers of efflorescence spread from all the corners, creating a drastic contrast with the marble's color.

These stains are expected on high-traffic surfaces, with factors like moisture and foot traffic playing a big part in the tiles' deterioration. Our experts also explained that regular cleaners fall short at improving the appearance of stone surfaces. In time, these products trap the dirt in the pores, and the continued exposure to harsh ingredients can alter the tiles' color. After hearing all this, the homeowner was all the more eager to secure a professional restoration service, so when our techs confirmed that they would use no abrasive equipment on the stone, she asked them to return in a couple of days for the restoration.

On the scheduled date, our specialists were back at the house, and they got to work on both areas right away, starting with the living room floor before moving on to the shower. First, they cleaned every surface with a stone-safe formula that removed all traces of dirt. They ran a high-speed scrubber to make quick progress on the living room floor and steam cleaned the shower stall to remove all traces of mold.

After doing a meticulous job with all parts of the stone, our techs applied sealant to prevent the worst effects of wear and tear. With our sealant in place, marble and natural stone surfaces can preserve their color for a long time because the dirt doesn't get adhered to the porous surface. It also protects against scratches and moisture buildup, making it perfect for the maintenance of bathroom surfaces.

By the end of the process, both parts of the house looked picture perfect, and the client was thrilled with the result. She took her time admiring her shiny surfaces while praising our techs for their work, promising to recommend our services to more people in Wilmington.

These are the recommendations we share with clients after each successful restoration. For the proper care of stone surfaces, we stress the importance of using pH-neutral formulas like Sir Grout's Natural Hard Surface Cleaner. Our product has no acidic imbalances, and this entails a world of benefits for the maintenance of marble and other hard surfaces. For one, there's no risk of discoloration, and the sealant won't be weakened from the exposure to harsh ingredients. You can also expect maximum cleaning power to work on high-traffic surfaces; our product removes soil, mold, mildew, soap residue, grease, and other elements much more quickly and effectively, saving you a lot of time in the process. And because there are no toxic fumes released into the air, you can use it comfortably in bathrooms, kitchens, and other important parts of your home.

Other recommendations include wiping out any dampness with a towel or a terry cloth and opening the windows and doors throughout the day. These simple steps will improve the air quality inside your home and prevent the hygienic issues caused by mold and mildew.

Sir Grout Crystal Coast is the solution you've been looking for to revive your marble surfaces. Our techs guarantee gorgeous results because we've set the highest standards for each of our services. You can call (910) 427-0071 or schedule a free quote online to request an appointment. And be sure to subscribe to our newsletter so you don't miss our latest promotions and updates.