A Shower in Waltham Went Through an Impressive Transformation Thanks to Our Hard Surface Restoration Services

September 09, 2024

A homeowner in Waltham felt helpless while dealing with a shower that was altered beyond recognition. Before finding Sir Grout of Greater Boston, he'd reached out to other companies on his friends' recommendations, but the aftermath only left him more upset. Soap scum spread from all sides, making it impossible to appreciate the tiles' original color. Moreover, mold kept gathering on the grout and the resulting damage started to become visible around the horizontal seams.


After so many failed attempts, the homeowner didn't feel too eager about trusting another company with the shower, but Sir Grout of Greater Boston felt different as soon as he started reading about us online. By the end of his research, the homeowner felt more confident than he had in weeks, so he decided to give us a call to get more information about our hard surface restoration services in Waltham.

At his convenience, our experts visited his house a couple of days later for an in-home evaluation. The client led them to the bathroom while explaining the troubles he had encountered for the past few months, and our techs understood his concerns as soon as they saw the shower.


Every wall was covered in a layer of soap scum that made the shower looked cramped and unhygienic. The stains also spread across the floor to the point that the tiles' pattern was mostly hidden under soap and mold. Our experts could also see cracks running from the corners to the length of the seams, showing that a lot of water had seeped behind the tiles.

They explained that a combination of minerals and chemical-based cleaners had corroded the surface, which also caused the mold to spread more quickly across the grout's porous surface. The shower needed a complete restoration service where our experts could seal every surface after making the necessary repairs. The client listened attentively as they gave him a step-by-step summary of the process, and our team took a moment to test their cleaner on the shower to prove its effectiveness. Finally, the homeowner asked them to return the following day for the restoration and our specialists gladly agreed to his request.


They arrived for the second time with all the necessary equipment and got to work right away. For the first part of the restoration, our experts prepared the area and deep cleaned every surface with a permeating cleaner. They also used a vapor steamer to eliminate all traces of mold from the stall, including the stains on the corners and near the ceiling.

Next, they replaced the damaged caulk on the seams with a waterproof specialty grout, providing more resistance against mold and other external elements. The grout lines on the walls and the floor also needed to be re-sealed, so our specialists used Sir Grout's flagship ColorSeal to bring back a uniform color. Our sealant doesn't stop at recoloring the grout, it also keeps external elements off the grout pores so you don't have to constantly deal with embedded dirt. It works against water, soap, mold, grime, residue, and more, and serves as the perfect asset to simplify routine cleaning.

Bye the end of the process, the shower looked gorgeous and every surface was spotless. The tiles had regained their natural color and shine, so they created the perfect color contrast with the white grout. The client was thoroughly impressed with the result and couldn't stop admiring the shower's new look. After thanking our crew, he promised to recommend our services to everyone he knew in the area.

Before ending the appointment, our specialists shared some additional tips to help prevent the discoloration of shower surfaces. First, they recommended trying pH-neutral products like Sir Grout's Natural Hard Surface Cleaner since they don't have the acidic imbalances that you'd see on bleach and other traditional solutions. Our product provides maximum cleaning power to remove common stains more effectively and it reduces the chances of discoloration on tile and grout surfaces. It's also the perfect solution for any household because people and pets won't be exposed to toxic fumes when it's time to clean high-traffic surfaces like showers, kitchen counters, etc.

Our crew also recommended to remove any soap residue with a towel, a terry cloth, or a squeegee. Soap scum and the minerals in hard water allow the growth of mold around shower surfaces, so it helps to keep any leftover liquid sitting for hours. We recommend using non-abrasive tools to clean these stains because they're less likely to leave scratch marks on the tiles.

Lastly, our experts recommended looking into the room's ventilation and to open the windows throughout the day. This is another way to help prevent moisture buildup so your cleaning efforts don't go to waste after the air becomes stale.

The specialists at Sir Grout of Greater Boston are here to respond to all your hard surface restoration needs. We enhance the protection and shower surfaces and leave them looking picture perfect. If this piques your interest, feel free to call (781) 899-0388 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.