How Often Should You Really Clean Your Tile, Grout, and Upholstery?
Keeping your home looking its best goes beyond vacuuming and wiping surfaces. Tile, grout, and upholstery quietly collect dirt, bacteria, and oils every single day — especially in high-traffic areas, homes with kids and pets, or near the beach where sand and humidity accelerate buildup.
At Monster Clean, we often hear: “How often do I really need to clean all this?” The answer depends on your lifestyle — but here’s a professional breakdown based on what we see in homes across Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and Norfolk.
Tile & Grout: Every 12–18 Months (More Often for Kitchens & Bathrooms)
Grout is porous, meaning it absorbs spills, grease, and moisture like a sponge. Over time, this leads to discoloration, mildew, and stubborn grime that simple mopping can’t remove.
Recommended schedule:
Kitchens & bathrooms: Every 12 months
Living spaces & entryways: Every 18–24 months
Homes with pets or kids: Every 6–12 months
Pro tip: Professional tile and grout cleaning — especially with truck-mounted steam extraction — removes deep-set soil and restores the original color. Adding a grout sealant after cleaning can double the life of your floors and make routine mopping far easier.
Upholstery: Every 12–18 Months (or 6–12 With Pets & Allergies)
Your furniture absorbs everything — body oils, dust, pollen, and even airborne cooking residues. While it might look clean, your couch could be harboring allergens and bacteria below the surface.
Recommended schedule:
Average household: Every 12–18 months
Homes with kids or pets: Every 6–12 months
Allergy-sensitive households: Every 6 months
Pro tip: Have your technician perform a fabric protection treatment after cleaning. It helps repel spills, prevent permanent staining, and keep your upholstery looking new longer.
The Monster Clean Maintenance Advantage
We don’t just clean — we protect your investment. Monster Clean offers:
Professional deep cleaning for tile, grout, and upholstery
Eco-friendly solutions safe for children and pets
Membership programs that keep your home consistently fresh
Customized maintenance plans for both residential and commercial spaces
Regular care not only keeps your home healthier but also extends the life of your flooring and furniture — saving you thousands in replacements down the road.
Ready to Schedule?
If your floors or furniture haven’t been professionally cleaned in over a year, it’s time to give them the Monster Clean treatment.
Call/Text 757-523-1175 or visit MonsterClean.com to book your next deep cleaning.
Your home will thank you — and so will your nose!