How much does grout and tile cleaning cost? [2024]

It's no secret that keeping your home clean makes it look nicer. Not only does it give a little sparkle, but it also removes the build-up of dirt that leads to stains and stubborn marks. 

Whether you want to do the job yourself or hire a professional grout cleaning service, tile and grout cleaning is a task that everyone should make sure gets done at least once a year. But how much does grout and tile cleaning cost?

Read this guide to find out:

• Professional grout and tile cleaning cost
• Getting quotes for grout and tile cleaning
• Grout sealing and retiling cost
• Can I save money by doing it myself?
• Maintaining tiles and grout throughout the year

Professional grout and tile cleaning cost

Grout and tile cleaning cost per square metre is generally between $25 and $40 per m2. This depends on how complex the job is and where you live in Australia.

To get an idea of the total job cost, measure the area of tiles and grout that you want to have cleaned. If this comes to 10 square metres, for example, then your cleaning job is likely to cost between $250 and $400.

Tile and grout cleaning cost also varies depending on the type of room and tiles. Expect to pay around:

• $50–$80 to clean balcony tiles
• $80–$200 to clean kitchen tiles
• $100–$200 to clean bathroom tiles and grout
• $200–$400 to clean house floor tiles

You may find that the job costs more if your grout is in particularly bad condition. Because of this, it's generally more expensive to get floor tiles and grout cleaned as this gets dirtier quicker than wall tiles.

Getting quotes for grout and tile cleaning

Get quotes from 3 grouting businesses in your area to compare market rates. Make sure you provide all the information they need to give you an accurate estimate and check the background of companies to make sure you're choosing a reliable firm.

If you're looking for a discount on grout and tile cleaning costs, you may find that hiring someone to do a bigger clean -- say a full house clean -- could save you money on the overall project. 

Grout sealing and retiling cost

Once someone has cleaned your grout and tiles, they'll have spent a lot of time closely inspecting your wall or floor. If they notice any damage, they may recommend adding more sealant or you may need to replace some tiles. Resealing is a fairly cheap and quick fix that can prevent larger and more expensive retiling jobs.

Depending on the task at hand, this may be something they can add as a service, something you can do yourself or something you need to bring a professional tiler in to fix. For a professional, expect to pay around:

• $25–$35 per square metre for grout cleaning and sealing
• $35–$120 per square metre for retiling (average $60 per m2 for installing bathroom tiles)

Can I save money by doing it myself?

You could save money on tile and grout cleaning costs by doing the job yourself, but this isn't always the case.

Hiring cleaning equipment could cost around $100, and you also need appropriate safety gear including safety glasses and gloves. This could work out similar to a quote from cleaning professionals who can do a high quality job, not to mention the time it takes.

Learning how to clean grout properly and how to use grout and tile sealer are useful skills that will prove handy time and time again, but if you're not fully confident in your abilities, you could end up damaging the tiles or grout.

Maintaining tiles and grout throughout the year

The better care you take of your tiles and grout, the less often you'll need to do big cleans. 

Regularly sweeping, vacuuming and mopping floors will help to keep them clean for longer, but because of regular foot traffic, you can't put off the bigger fix. Grout will become dirty and sealant will need to be replaced. 

For wall tiles, make sure you wipe them down and clean up any splashes quickly (especially in the kitchen) to make the situation easier.

*Costs and prices in this article are indicative and should only be used as a guide. They also vary locally and are subject to market forces.