I had a great experience with Imperial Carpet Cleaning! From the beginning, they were incredibly kind, professional, and accommodating. They were able to fit me in quickly for an estimate, gave me a very fair price, and then scheduled the cleaning soon after in a way that worked perfectly with my schedule. They did a fantastic job cleaning my LVP floors and two couches, and everything looks so much better! I really appreciated how easy and pleasant the entire process was. Great service, great communication, fair pricing, and excellent results. I would absolutely recommend Imperial Carpet Cleaning!
Read on Google →Tile And Grout Cleaning in Del Mar, CA
High-pressure, high-heat cleaning that brings grout lines back to their original color — with optional sealing.
- From $0.99 / sq ft
- Kid & pet safe
- About 25 minutes from our shop
Tile And Grout Cleaning in Del Mar at a glance
Imperial Carpet Cleaning provides professional tile and grout cleaning in Del Mar, CA (92014). It is a family-owned local company operating since 2006, about 25 minutes from its Point Loma shop. Method: stone-safe or alkaline pre-treatment, grout-line agitation and a high-pressure hot-water rinse with extraction; optional clear grout sealer. Pricing: from $0.99 / sq ft, with a $179 minimum per visit, published on the website. Products are eco-friendly and safe for kids and pets. The company is rated 5.0 stars from 266 Google reviews. Book online in about two minutes or call 858-688-2246 (Monday–Saturday, 8 am–5 pm).
- Provider
- Imperial Carpet Cleaning — family-owned, serving San Diego County since 2006
- Service area
- Olde Del Mar, Del Mar Heights, Del Mar Terrace, Crest Canyon, Beach Colony · ZIP 92014
- What we clean
- Ceramic, porcelain and natural-stone floors, showers, kitchens and patios
- Method
- Stone-safe or alkaline pre-treatment, grout-line agitation and a high-pressure hot-water rinse with extraction; optional clear grout sealer
- Price
- From $0.99 / sq ft · clear quote before work starts
- Timing
- Priced by the square foot; sealing is optional
- Safety
- Eco-friendly, zero-residue products, safe for kids and pets
- Hours
- Monday–Saturday, 8 am–5 pm · about 25 minutes from our Point Loma shop
- Reviews
- 5.0 ★ from 266 Google reviews
- Book
- Online (instant confirmation) or 858-688-2246
Tile and grout cleaning in Del Mar often has a deadline attached. A good share of the homes in Olde Del Mar and along the Beach Colony are short-term rentals, and between racing season at the track and the county fair, guests arrive and depart in rapid succession. Every group leaves sand in the entry, sunscreen on the patio and a little more soap film in the shower. We work quickly and carefully to reset those surfaces between stays, using hot-water extraction that removes soil rather than smearing it, and we can seal the grout so the next few turnovers are easier to wipe down. For full-time residents in Del Mar Heights and Crest Canyon, the same service simply brings tired grout back to its original color.
What’s included in our tile and grout cleaning service
- Tile type and grout condition check
- Alkaline or stone-safe pre-treatment
- Grout-line agitation with detail brushes
- High-pressure hot-water rinse and extraction
- Optional clear grout sealer
- Floors, showers, kitchens and patios
Guest Traffic, Sand and Showers in Del Mar Homes
Del Mar is small, but its homes see an unusual amount of wear. A beach cottage that might have two residents most of the year can host a new family every few days in summer, and every one of those guests treats the shower as the place to rinse off the beach. The result is a shower floor full of sand and body oil and a grout line along the tub that darkens noticeably over a single season.
Entryways and hallways tell a similar story. Sand is abrasive, and when a busy rental is mopped daily with the same bucket of water, that sand and soil get pushed straight into the grout. Bluff-top homes near Del Mar Terrace add salt air and coastal humidity, so bathroom corners that never quite dry grow mildew between cleanings.
Our approach for rental properties is built around turnover windows. We confirm square footage ahead of time so the quote is ready, arrive at the scheduled check-out gap and focus on the high-impact areas: showers, kitchen floors, entries and the patio slider threshold. Glazed porcelain and ceramic get an alkaline pre-treatment and hot-water rinse; any natural stone in the home gets stone-safe chemistry instead. When owners choose clean and seal at $1.10 per square foot, housekeeping crews find that routine mopping between guests actually works again.
Full-time Del Mar residents get the same careful process without the stopwatch. We are about 25 minutes up the coast from our Point Loma office and serve all of 92014.
Because turnover days leave little margin, we keep our tile and grout cleaning in Del Mar focused and predictable: the same sequence every time, the same per-foot pricing and a final walk-through with the owner or housekeeper so nothing is missed before the next guests unpack.
Neighborhoods we serve in Del Mar
- Olde Del Mar
- Del Mar Heights
- Del Mar Terrace
- Crest Canyon
- Beach Colony
- 92014
Our tile and grout cleaning process in Del Mar
- Surface checkWe identify ceramic, porcelain or natural stone and choose stone-safe chemistry.
- Pre-treat groutA dwell-time cleaner loosens grease, soap film and soil in the grout lines.
- Pressure rinseHigh-pressure hot water and extraction lift the residue out of the pores.
- Seal (optional)A clear grout sealer helps lines stay clean longer.
Recent tile & grout jobs
Photos from our own jobs around San Diego County — no stock images.




| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Tile and grout cleaning | $0.99 / sq ft |
| Tile and grout cleaning + seal | $1.10 / sq ft |
| Tile and grout cleaning — disconnected areas | $1.15 / sq ft |
Same prices in Del Mar as the rest of San Diego County. Minimum charge $179 (up to 3 areas). Prices may vary without notice. See the full price list.
Turnover Tips for Del Mar Rental Tile
- Ask housekeeping to dry-mop sand before wet-mopping; a sandy bucket is the fastest way to darken grout in a busy rental.
- Leave a squeegee in every shower with a short note for guests; it cuts hard-water film and soap scum dramatically.
- Place a boot tray and outdoor rinse hose by the beach door so guests shed sand before stepping onto tile.
- Schedule a professional tile and grout cleaning right after racing and fair season, when guest traffic is heaviest.
What San Diego customers say about us
Uriel was very personable. He did a great job. The carpet was pretty dirty and now clean! He was on time and let me know when he arrived. I will definitely use Imperial again.
Read on Google →Yuriel with Imperial Carpet Care came and did a fantastic job. He was pleasant to work with and very professional. We would definitely recommend this company and Yuriel and will be using them again in the future.
Read on Google →They were on time they were fast efficient and courteous that describes Iris and team we will definitely be using them again. 👍
Read on Google →Imperial Carpet Clean San Diego exceeded my expectations! 🌟 Their team was professional, efficient, and left my carpets looking fresh and spotless. Great customer service, fair pricing, and quick drying time. I highly recommend them for a deep, thorough clean!
Read on Google →Exceptional experience with Imperial Carpet Cleaning! They did a fantastic job cleaning our carpets and sectional. I especially appreciated the extra care they took to protect our home. They laid down protective mats to keep our floors clean and prevent any damage, and put up barriers to protect our walls from the hoses. The scheduling and communication were just as impressive. I called yesterday afternoon, and they were at our home by 10 AM this morning! I also received a text letting me know they were on their way. From start to finish, everything was professional, prompt, and seamless. It’s not often you find a company that takes this much pride in their work and cares about your home. Nothing but a great experience. I highly recommend Imperial Carpet Cleaning!
Read on Google →Very good service and quality! Thank you Uriel for your service
Read on Google →Impressive service by Uriel and David. Very cost effective as well. They took out some tough stains. I would use them again!
Read on Google →I have used imperial carpet cleaning in the past. They are excellent.
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Tile And Grout Cleaning in Del Mar: FAQs
Can you clean tile between guest check-out and check-in?
In many cases, yes. Tell us the turnover window and the approximate square footage when you book, and we will plan the visit around it. Floors are typically walkable shortly after we finish. If you add sealer, we will tell you how long to keep traffic off the grout before guests arrive.
Do you work with Del Mar property managers?
We do. Property managers can book individual turnovers or set up recurring visits for a group of rentals. We accept cash, credit card, Venmo and Zelle, and we can confirm square footage and pricing in advance so every invoice is predictable.
Why does rental grout get dirty so much faster than at home?
More people means more sand, more showers and more mopping. Unsealed grout soaks up dirty mop water and soap, and each turnover adds another layer. Sealing after a deep cleaning slows that absorption considerably, which is why many rental owners choose the clean and seal option.
Is your cleaning solution safe for guests with kids and pets?
Yes. Our solutions are eco-friendly, non-toxic and kid- and pet-safe, and the hot-water extraction step rinses them away along with the soil. Nothing is left on the floor that would bother a guest arriving that afternoon. That makes it a practical choice for family-friendly rentals.
Who provides professional tile and grout cleaning in Del Mar, CA?
Imperial Carpet Cleaning provides professional tile and grout cleaning in Del Mar, CA (92014). It is a family-owned local company operating since 2006, about 25 minutes from its Point Loma shop. Method: stone-safe or alkaline pre-treatment, grout-line agitation and a high-pressure hot-water rinse with extraction; optional clear grout sealer. Pricing: from $0.99 / sq ft, with a $179 minimum per visit, published on the website. Products are eco-friendly and safe for kids and pets. The company is rated 5.0 stars from 266 Google reviews. Book online in about two minutes or call 858-688-2246 (Monday–Saturday, 8 am–5 pm).
How much does tile and grout cleaning cost in Del Mar?
From $0.99 / sq ft with Imperial Carpet Cleaning. There is a $179 minimum per visit (up to 3 regular areas) and the same published prices apply in Del Mar as everywhere else in San Diego County. You get the total before any work starts. Full price list: https://imperialcarpetclean.com/pricing/.
How long does tile and grout cleaning take in Del Mar?
Priced by the square foot; sealing is optional. Appointments in Del Mar run Monday–Saturday, 8 am–5 pm, and our crew is about 25 minutes away.
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