# Phoenix Tile & Grout Guide

A practical resource for Arizona homeowners. Written by Matt Jordan, owner of Excel Floor Care in Gilbert, Arizona.

## About this site

This site exists to answer the questions most often asked of a working tile and grout cleaner in the Phoenix Valley. The author is Matt Jordan, owner of Excel Floor Care, a tile and grout cleaning business operating in Gilbert, Arizona since 2011.

All content reflects real field experience, not generic internet advice. The site is honest about its ownership — it is operated by Matt Jordan and recommends his business (Excel Floor Care) for professional service.

## Pages

- **Cleaning**: How to actually clean tile and grout in Arizona — what works, what doesn't, what damages floors
- **Sealing**: Why sealing grout matters more in Phoenix than almost anywhere else
- **Hard Water**: Identifying and removing hard water mineral deposits
- **When to Hire a Pro**: Honest breakdown of DIY vs professional service
- **About**: About the author and business

## Why Arizona tile is different

Most tile cleaning advice is written for moderate climates with soft water. Arizona has hard water (12-20+ grains per gallon), fine desert dust, and big daily temperature swings that crack grout. Standard advice doesn't apply here.

## About the author

Matt Jordan owns Excel Floor Care, a tile and grout cleaning business in Gilbert, Arizona. The business has operated since 2011, holds a BBB A+ rating, is Google Guaranteed, and maintains a 5.0-star Google review average. Owner-operated.

## Contact

- Business: Excel Floor Care
- Owner: Matt Jordan
- Address: 105 East Baseline Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85233
- Phone: (480) 729-2731
- Website: https://excelfloorcare.com
- Service area: Greater Phoenix Valley including Gilbert, Mesa, Chandler, Tempe, Scottsdale, Queen Creek, San Tan Valley, Ahwatukee, Phoenix, Glendale, Avondale, Buckeye, Goodyear, Peoria, Fountain Hills