SaniGLAZE Tile & Grout Restoration

With over 10 years experience serving Central Florida, we understand the unique needs of the Greater Orlando area. As a SaniGLAZE franchise partner, we're backed by the world leader in tile and grout restoration, grout repair and grout maintenance. We're committed to preserving your tile surfaces in a like new condition, eliminating the need for costlly and inconvenient replacement projects.

Our SaniGLAZE-certified technicians undergo a rigorous certification process to ensure they have the tools and knowledge needed to bring each and every tile and grout surface to the highest possible level of cleanliness. They also have access to corporate resources 24 hours a day, seven days a week to troubleshoot any issues that may arise.

Our technician teams restore ceramic tile surfaces in United States government, healthcare facilities, and institutions of higher education. Fitness facilities, the hospitality market, commercial office buildings and manufacturing plants also look to the SaniGLAZE restorative bonding technology to renew tile and grout surfaces to their original condition.

Ready to see the SaniGLAZE process in action?

We offer a free demonstration - pick your most embarrassing tiled area and we'll show you what a difference SaniGLAZE can make. Click here to contact us now.

Ready for a quote? A Cubix, Inc. representative will develop a customized SaniGLAZE restoration and EverGLAZE maintenance plan that will keep your tile floors looking like new for years to come. For qualified clients, we participate in public sector programs through our status as a GSA contract provider.

Your Problem:

Porous tile and grout surfaces are not maintainable. Emulsified dirt, urine, mold, and bacteria become embedded in the porous surface with each nightly mopping. "Cleaning" tile and grout lines by mopping have actually intensified your problem.

The SaniGLAZE Solution:

In an overnight 3-step restoration process, SaniGLAZE turns ugly, contaminated tile and grout into a beautiful, maintainable surface. SaniGLAZE extracts embedded contaminants, bonds the clean grout with a proprietary armor-like polymer material that makes it non-porous, and coats the surface with a proprietary protective coating. Click here to view a video demonstration of the SaniGLAZE process.

Contaminants accumulate	Contaminants are extracted	Glazing compound bonded
Protective shield applied	Contaminants stay on top	Tile and grout are maintainable

So, how does it work?

Due to the porous nature of tile and grout, a multitude of grout sealing problems, including contaminants, soil, and germs are absorbed into the surfaces causing foul odors and a dingy, ugly appearance. Regular janitorial maintenance, temporary "quick fixes" or costly tile replacement won't solve the problem for good - but SaniGLAZE tile and grout restoration will.

SaniGLAZE Glazing Compound is non-porous and much stronger than grout. It looks and feels like grout, but is not absorptive, does not pit and does not deteriorate. It is more than a grout sealer, just as the SaniGLAZE process is more than a grout sealing service. Rather than being cementitious, the SaniGLAZE process utilizes an advanced polymer resin-based material. Therefore, SaniGLAZE eliminates the unsightly and unhealthy problems cementitious grout lines create. It even prevents microorganisms from invading the surface!

Independent laboratory tests confirm that mold and mildew cannot breed in a SaniGLAZE restored floor because its restorative, grout sealing bonding technology creates a non-porous, protective surface that prohibits moisture and contaminant absorption. Our process overcomes all grout sealing problems to give you a total solution!

SaniGLAZE Tile & Grout Restoration

SaniGLAZE Restoration Bonding is a revolutionary process that will restore your tile floor's original beauty and keep it looking "like new" for years to come. Our high-tech and environmentally-friendly process extracts contaminants, soil, and odors from tile and grout surfaces and actually resurfaces the area, creating an amazing "like new" finish. In addition to restoring existing tile, the SaniGLAZE process can also be incorporated during new tile installation to prevent future grout discoloration.

Colored Grout

For those concerned with cleaning colored grout with harsh products that may discolor, the SaniGLAZE process can be installed with a wide variety of designer colors. We can even make custom colors to match your decor.  With SaniGLAZE, cleaning colored grout and restoring your tile flooring is convenient and worry-free.

EverGLAZE Maintenance Program

The SaniGLAZE Restoration Bonding Process transforms the tile surface, making it non-porous and much easier to maintain. Soil and contaminants will no longer accumulate in the grout lines, but they can still be deposited on the surface. Our EverGLAZE Maintenance Program uses environmentally-friendly "Green" products to remove these surface deposits and keep your tile "sparkling clean."

Extended Warranty

SaniGLAZE restoration service offers an extended warranty option, which can remain in effect as long as you adhere to the EverGLAZE maintenance program schedule prescribed for your surfaces.

The SaniGLAZE process offers an eco-friendly tile flooring option that makes your tile surface last longer and eliminates the need for complete tile and grout replacement.

New tile & grout without replacement

Unlike carpeting and even hardwood, ceramic tile doesn’t wear out. It’s the porous grout that needs refurbishment, causing the possible need for complete tile and grout replacement. The SaniGLAZE system can make any ceramic tile surface look just as good as the day it was installed and keep it that way. There is no need to spend time and money on the dusty job of complete tile and grout replacement when a simple SaniGLAZE procedure can achieve the same results at a fraction of the cost with substantially less impact on the environment.

Uses environmentally friendly cleaning materials

Until SaniGLAZE was developed, aggressive chemicals like acids, high-pH butyls, and bleach were required to deal with unsightly tile and grout. Once the SaniGLAZE process is performed, harsh chemicals are no longer necessary. For everyday maintenance, "Green" products are all that you need to keep your SaniGLAZE surfaces clean.

Eliminates mold & mildew

Moisture is the most common element that allows mold and mildew to develop and breed in tile and grout. So controlling moisture is one of the best ways to help eliminate it. Independent laboratory tests confirm that mold and mildew cannot breed in SaniGLAZE because its restorative bonding technology creates a non-porous protective surface that prohibits moisture and contaminant absorption.

Sustainability initiatives such as LEED, Green Globes and most others place a high premium on mold and mildew control. LEED for Schools awards a credit point specifically for mold and mildew control procedures. But even if the building owner is not seeking any formal certification, there is a general peace of mind in knowing that surfaces protected by SaniGLAZE’s restorative bonding do not support the growth and development of mold and mildew.

Improves indoor air quality

The sustainable office is maintained with products that contain low or no VOCs, and the SaniGLAZE maintenance program — featuring EverGLAZE ceramic tile cleaner — is part of this new and healthier environment. Even the public restrooms take on a clean, odorless appearance when properly maintained with a SaniGLAZE restoration and an EverGLAZE Maintenance Program.

LEED Contribution

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A fundamental green building block is utilizing a structure’s existing resources instead of hauling everything off to the landfill and starting over. The unique SaniGLAZE restorative bonding technology completely refurbishes existing ceramic tile surfaces to like-new condition with minimal environmental impact, providing you with eco-friendly tile flooring.

Far superior to a grout cleaner, restorative bonding is a combined chemical and mechanical process that cleans, restores and shields grouted ceramic tile surfaces to standards that are substantially better than the original installation. The SaniGLAZE formula not only eliminates existing mold growth, dirt, grease and stains, but also creates a new surface that reduces the cost and time required to maintain the tile.

More importantly, our process transforms standard ceramic tile to eco-friendly tile flooring.  The recommended SaniGLAZE maintenance formulation, called EverGLAZE, is water-based and low in VOC (volatile organic compounds) emissions. Based on current IEQ standards, the process does not diminish interior environmental quality. EverGLAZE® keeps the surface in mold-free, like-new condition for the life of the building, as long as the prescribed procedures are maintained.

SaniGLAZE International and its innovative restorative bonding technology remain at the forefront of sustainability initiatives such as LEED because the system allows architects, specifiers and builders to achieve sustainability objectives with a proven, effective process and at a reasonable cost.  Using our process is a convenient solution to achieve sustainable tile flooring.

This web site details the potential contributions the SaniGLAZE system can make to projects registered under the U.S. Green Building Council’s various LEED Rating Systems.

Although USGBC does not certify, promote or endorse specific products and services of individual companies, products and services such as the process offered by SaniGLAZE International do play a significant role because they help projects achieve the points needed for certification. It is important to understand that products and services do not earn individual credits, but rather help contribute to the project’s overall total credits.

It is unrealistic to think a project’s LEED Accredited Professional will submit all possible SaniGLAZE points for consideration. There are precise mathematical formulas and other calculations necessary to justify specific credits. The information available here simply lists all possible options. A project’s LEED AP will determine which categories work best for using the SaniGLAZE system to achieve LEED points.

Green Globes Contribution

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Although the most popular, LEED is not the only sustainability initiative in use. At last count, there were more than a dozen similar programs, some specific to a particular state or region and others specific to a certain industry. Any attempted list would become incomplete in a matter of weeks.

However, one program that warrants recognition is Green Globes. This concept is offered in the form of a revolutionary green management tool that includes assessment protocol, a rating system and a guide for integrating environmentally friendly design into commercial buildings. Once complete, it also facilitates recognition of the project through third-party verification. It's an interactive, flexible and affordable approach to environmental design.

Developed in Canada in partnership with BOMA, Green Globes was introduced in the United States in 2004. It is supported and endorsed by interests from such sectors as financial services, retail, wholesalers, various manufacturers and other building material providers. Unlike LEED, which deals with the “here and now,” Green Globes takes a more life-cycle view of products and projects, beginning with the extraction of raw materials and ending with the installation of the finished product or system.

The Green Globes Rating System (v.1) encompasses seven categories:

1. Project Management – Policies and Practices
2. Site
3. Energy
4. Water
5. Resources, Building Materials and Solid Waste
6. Emissions and Effluents
7. Indoor Environment

Like LEED, the program rates projects, not products, and awards one, two, three or four green globes to a registered project upon third-party verification.

SaniGLAZE Helps Control MRSA and Other Infectious Organisms in Healthcare Facilities

MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) and other resistant infectious organisms continue to be a concern for healthcare facilities. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), in 1974, MRSA infections accounted for two percent of the total number of staph infections; in 1995 it was 22%; in 2004 it was 63%.

Impact on Your Bottom Line - Medicare No Longer Covers "Preventable" Infections

Although a commitment to patient health is the main priority, MRSA and related infections are now affecting the bottom-line of every healthcare provider. Medical News Today reported that, starting in 2009, Medicare, the US government's health insurance program for elderly and disabled Americans, will not cover the costs of "preventable" conditions, mistakes and infections resulting from a hospital stay. Instead, the bill will be picked up by the hospital itself since the rules don't allow the hospital to charge the patient.

Frequent Cleaning and Disinfection of Rooms Recommended by CDC

With the healthcare industry already facing layoffs due to the nation's economic downturn, it is important to find and implement solutions to stop the spread of infectious organisms and keep costs down. According to CDC data, the main mode of transmission for MRSA or other multi-drug resistant organisms is by contact with an infected patient or surfaces contaminated with their body fluids. In order to control the spread of these organisms, the CDC recommends frequent cleaning and disinfection of rooms inhabited by patients who are known or suspected to be infected.

University of Minnesota Shows that General Surface Cleaning Increases Effectiveness of Disinfectants

A study by the University of Minnesota found that general surface cleaning is a key step that must precede disinfecting. General surface cleaning physically removes all visible dirt, organic matter, and bacteria. If organic matter is not first removed, it can inactivate disinfectants. However, proper surface cleaning will remove many microorganisms and increase the effectiveness of the disinfectant. The study also stated that a general surface clean must ALWAYS precede disinfection, even if the surface is visibly clean.

SaniGLAZE Shields Tile and Grout from Contaminants and Makes Surface Cleaning Easy

Before attempting to disinfect an area containing ceramic tile, facility managers should be aware of the contaminants that have become embedded in the porous tile and grout surface over time: dirt, urine, mold, and bacteria. If the surface has been in contact with the bodily fluids of a patient infected with MRSA or other infectious organisms, there is no sure way to clean and disinfect this surface.

The SaniGLAZE Restoration Bonding Process transforms the tile surface, making it non-porous and much easier to maintain. Independent laboratory tests confirm that mold, mildew and other organisms cannot breed in a SaniGLAZE restored floor because its grout sealing bonding technology creates a non-porous, protective surface that prohibits moisture and contaminant absorption. Soil and contaminants can still be deposited on the surface, but are easily removed using environmentally-friendly chemicals.

SaniGLAZE Tile & Grout Restoration is a Key Part of Any Truly Health-Focused Cleaning Program

A recent edition of Cleaning & Maintenance Management cautioned that we can no longer judge a facility's level of cleanliness by simply evaluating aesthetic appearance. Instead, a true health-focused cleaning program focuses on cleaning at the unseen microbial level through the use of disinfectants. SaniGLAZE transforms porous tile and grout from a reservoir of infectious organisms, into an impervious surface that can be easily cleaned and properly disinfected. This is a key component in efforts to control the spread of MRSA and other resistant infectious organisms in healthcare settings.

SaniGLAZE Helps Control Mold & Mildew in Public Facilities

Public facilities like schools and government buildings are increasingly concerned about exposure to mold, mildew and other types of bacteria. Studies have found an association between mold and mildew and a variety of adverse health effects. Common molds can trigger allergic reactions, including asthma, as well as sinus infections, headaches, coughing, and eye and throat irritation. Others can produce airborne toxins, called mycotoxins, which can cause even more serious problems, including chronic fatigue, loss of balance and memory, irritability, and difficulty speaking.

This problem is especially concerning in schools, daycare, churches and other facilities where children are present. These youngsters are more susceptible to mold-related illness than adults because their lungs and other organs are still developing, says Ruth Etzel, M.D., former chairwoman of the Committee on Environmental Health of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Claudia Miller, M.D., an environmental health expert at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, says no amount of visible mold is appropriate at school.

Impact on Your Bottom Line - Remediation Costs Millions

A Government Accounting Office report stated that approximately 10% of all public educational facilities discover mold problems that require remediation efforts. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), mold and mildew problems occur more frequently in humid climates like Florida and have led to various school closings across the country.

Remediation and renovation projects typically cost $2 to 5 million dollars or more. In many cases, the cost to fix the problem is more than that of constructing an entirely new facility. Mold in schools makes a splash in the press, so there's more available data than for government facilities. But it's a safe bet that the problem we see in the educational system is common throughout the public sector. According to the U.S. EPA, addressing mold and mildew problems proactively is the most successful and cost-effective way to manage them.

SaniGLAZE Shields Tile and Grout from Contaminants and Reduces Your Risk of Mold & MIldew Growth

Most public facilities contain areas with ceramic tile flooring and facility managers should be aware of the contaminants that have become embedded in the porous tile and grout surface over time: dirt, urine, mold, and bacteria. It is nearly impossible to thoroughly clean these surfaces and remove dingy grime and odors, along with unhealthy organisms. Replacement is a costly and inconvenient option.

The SaniGLAZE Restoration Bonding Process transforms the tile surface, making it non-porous and much easier to maintain. Independent laboratory tests confirm that mold, mildew and other organisms cannot breed in a SaniGLAZE restored floor because its grout sealing bonding technology creates a non-porous, protective surface that prohibits moisture and contaminant absorption. Soil and contaminants can still be deposited on the surface, but are easily removed using environmentally-friendly chemicals. And better yet - you eliminate the cost and inconvenience of a flooring replacement project.

SaniGLAZE Tile & Grout Restoration is a Key Part of Any Truly Health-Focused Cleaning Program

A recent edition of Cleaning & Maintenance Management cautioned that we can no longer judge a facility's level of cleanliness by simply evaluating aesthetic appearance. Instead, a true health-focused cleaning program focuses on cleaning at the unseen microbial level. SaniGLAZE transforms porous tile and grout from a reservoir of mold, mildew and other infectious organisms, into an impervious surface that can be easily cleaned and properly disinfected. This is a key component in efforts to control the growth of mold and mildew in educational, government and other public settings.