Vaporlux Cleaning Systems is a service that provides unequaled detail cleaning of Tile, Stone and Grout. We achieve superior results often without harmful chemicals!
As we enter our tenth year of business, its a
good time to reflect on our successes, and yes,
to learm from the mistakes as well. One of the
first axioms I learned was how much business we
could earn simply by being PUNCTUAL! Arriving on
time for an appointment (or calling if delayed)
still goes a long way towards creating good will.
Also, because this is an owner operated business,
my customers know they are speaking with the
person RESPONSIBLE for the results.
Over the years it has become very common for us
to perform a secondary job at someone's house
which is totally unrelated to our initial work.
We had a recent example of this in Yorba Linda.
In this instance, it was a repeat visit to
clients who have us out for tile and grout
cleaning in their bathrooms (travertine) as well
as detail cleaning the tile floor in the kitchen
(ceramic). They also had been in the process of
getting written estimates for a major
re-landscaping of their backyard, including a
large bar with built in BBQ. They had assumed
(and were told by more than one contractor) that
the existing patio would have to be demoed.
When I first checked it out, it was easy to see
how they all had arrived at that conclusion. This
old stone patio was pretty beat! There was
hardcore alkaline buildup from plant overwatering
plus many years of dirt, grime and general
weatherization. In addition, the grout was
missing in a few areas (leading to some stubbed
toes) and, did I mention "the efflorscence?" Most
corners and many edges had the residual white
powder from salt deposits leaching through the
stone.
All in all, plenty of issues indeed; but
something made me see the situation differently.
My customers had no idea that our tile cleaning
business includes exterior stone cleaning.
Upon closer inspection I could see it was
flagstone. Maybe, I could make that natural rust
color in some of the stones "jump out". I stripped, cleaned and sealed a sample area of two
stones. The results were DRAMATIC! We returned at
a later date to completely restore their patio,
which became a beautiful focal point of their
"new" backyard. The best part for my clients was
not spending $28,000 to tear out and replace
something that can still look great! They ended
up budgeting in other ammenities that otherwise
were counted out. How cool!
As always, I approach each job individually
with the hope I can exceed your expectations.
Proper tile and grout cleaning can often save you
the major expense of replacement (as was the case
here). Routine maintenance will obviously extend
those results as well.
Please feel free to contact me with any tile
and grout cleaning questions you may have. I can
be reached toll free at 800 408-2254, or via
e-mail at info@vaporluxcleaning.com. |
