How Much Does Tile & Grout Cleaning Cost?

How Tile & Grout Cleaning Is Priced

Tile and grout cleaning is priced by scope, not a single flat rate — because a small powder-room floor and a full master bath with a shower surround are very different jobs. Pros price it either per square foot or per area (kitchen floor, shower, backsplash), usually with a service minimum to cover setup and travel.

Typical Ranges

Across the market, tile and grout cleaning commonly runs $0.50 to $3.00 per square foot, with a $100–$200 minimum on smaller jobs. In Los Angeles, a full job frequently lands in the $300 to $600 range depending on the areas, condition, and whether sealing is added. Neglected or heavily stained grout takes more pre-treatment and dwell time, which moves the price up.

What Sealing Adds

Sealing is the highest-value add-on: a penetrating sealer slows re-soiling and protects the clean you just paid for. It typically adds a per-area fee. Our guide on penetrating sealer vs. color-seal explains the difference and when each is worth it.

Natural Stone Costs More — For Good Reason

Marble, travertine, and limestone are acid-sensitive and need pH-neutral handling and specialist sealing; the wrong product can permanently etch the surface. That specialist care carries a premium — see caring for natural-stone tile before booking a stone job.

Estimate Your Own Job

The fastest way to a real number is to map your job by area and condition. Our estimator does exactly that, and if you'd like, it hands the itemized breakdown to us for a confirmed quote. For the hands-on side, see how to clean grout — what works and what wrecks it.

Published ranges like the ones above are rare locally: in our 2026 price-transparency study, only 4 of 46 established Los Angeles and Ventura County cleaning companies posted any rates at all.