How much does tile & grout cleaning cost in Singapore?
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Key takeaways
- Most tile & grout cleaning jobs in Singapore land between SGD 120–SGD 850 — known locally as tile and grout cleaning / floor deep cleaning.
- No specific licence applies to floor cleaning in Singapore; premises-cleaning businesses hold NEA licences. Marble polishing/grinding is a distinct trade from tile-and-grout cleaning and is priced much higher.
- Prices below are researched national ranges, updated July 2026 — not quotes.
Tile & Grout Cleaning prices by job size in Singapore
| Job size | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two bathrooms Floor and wall tile scrub, mould and soap-scum removal | SGD 120 | SGD 200 | SGD 320 |
| Kitchen + service yard Degrease and machine scrub of wet-area tiles | SGD 150 | SGD 250 | SGD 400 |
| Whole flat tiled floors (80 m²) Machine scrub and extraction across living areas | SGD 350 | SGD 550 | SGD 850 |
Per-unit rates
| Unit | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| per m² | SGD 3 | SGD 6 | SGD 10 |
What affects the price
- Job size and scope — bigger or more complex jobs move you up the ranges above.
- Access and condition — hard-to-reach areas, older properties or neglected maintenance add labour time.
- Materials and quality level — where materials are involved, the grade you choose often matters more than labour.
- Urgency — same-day or out-of-hours work usually carries a premium.
- Where you live — large metros in Singapore typically run above the national range; smaller towns below it.
How to save
- Get at least three quotes and compare like-for-like scopes, not just totals.
- Be flexible on timing — off-peak slots are often cheaper.
- Bundle related tasks into one visit to spread call-out costs.
- Agree the scope in writing up front to avoid change-order surprises.
How to hire a tile & grout cleaning pro in Singapore
- Confirm machine scrubbing plus wet-vac extraction equipment
- Identify the surface — homogeneous tiles, ceramic, or marble (marble polishing is a separate specialist trade in SG)
- Get pricing by room or per square metre with minimum charge
- Ask about mould and soap-scum treatment in bathrooms — constant humidity feeds regrowth
- For HDB/condo, confirm crews manage water and slurry disposal cleanly
- Get a receipt from a registered company
Red flags
- Acid washing proposed on marble — it etches instantly
- 'Deep cleaning' with household mops only
- No slurry extraction (dirty water into floor traps unfiltered)
- No receipt
How Handld researches prices
These are researched estimates, not quotes and not our transaction data. We compile ranges from published sources — national statistics, trade bodies and incumbent cost guides — normalise them to SGD, and adjust city pages by a population-based cost tier. Last updated July 2026. Basis: SG cleaning company floor-cleaning rates; Singapore marble polishing vs tile cleaning price lists.
Frequently asked questions
Can cleaning fix discoloured or mouldy grout?
Surface dirt, grease and most mould clean off well. Grout that is stained through its depth, or was never sealed and has absorbed years of dirty mop water, may only lighten. The fallback options are grout colour-sealing or re-grouting.
What does professional tile and grout cleaning involve?
An alkaline pre-treatment to break down grease and soap scum, machine agitation with rotary brushes, then high-pressure hot water extraction that vacuums the dirty water away. It reaches into grout pores that mopping never touches.
Why does my grout get dirty again so fast after mopping?
Mopping pushes dirty water into porous grout lines, which sit lower than the tile face and act as gutters. After a professional clean, sealing the grout and switching to a flat microfibre mop with frequent rinse water dramatically slows re-soiling.
How long does tile and grout cleaning take?
A typical kitchen or bathroom floor takes 1-2 hours; a whole-house tiled floor half a day. Floors are walkable almost immediately after extraction, but wait 24 hours before wet-mopping, and longer if sealer was applied.
Should grout be sealed after cleaning?
Yes for cement-based grout — a penetrating sealer slows re-staining and makes mopping more effective. Sealing is pointless on epoxy grout (already non-porous). Expect sealer to add meaningfully to the bill and need reapplying every 1-3 years in wet areas.
Is tile cleaning different from marble polishing in Singapore?
Yes — completely. Tile-and-grout cleaning is chemical plus machine scrub for ceramic/homogeneous tiles; marble needs diamond-pad grinding and crystallisation by a specialist. Marble polishing costs several times more per square metre, so identify your floor first.
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