Sealant and silicone smudge cleaning in Tokyo
We wipe fresh sealant and silicone smudges from glass, tile, sanitaryware and metal, leaving the sealed joint itself untouched. We do not re-seal.
The limit of what we do, stated first
We clean around sealant. We do not cut out, replace, re-run or smooth a bead, and we do not repair a failed joint. That belongs to the installer. A bead that is uneven, gapped or discoloured remains as the installer left it, and we point it out in the photo report. This division matters because a cleaner who wipes over a joint can spoil it, and the person who sealed it is then blamed.
Which smudges we can treat
Fresh or recently set sealant and silicone on glass, glazed tile, mirrors, stainless steel, chrome, enamel and sanitaryware can usually be wiped from the surface without harming it. Typical cases are fingerprints of silicone beside a bath or basin, streaks on a shower screen, a smear across the front of a kitchen splashback, residue around a window frame and drops on a new counter. We use soft tools and products suited to each surface.
Which smudges we do not promise
Silicone that has cured hard over weeks or months, sealant that has soaked into porous stone, unglazed tile, grout or raw wood, and smears on soft plastics or coated surfaces are another matter. In these cases removal can mean damage, so we do not promise it. We test on a hidden spot where we can, and we tell you honestly whether to continue or to leave it for a specialist.
Coordinate with the person who sealed
Fresh silicone needs to be left alone until it has set properly, and this varies by product. Ask the installer when the bead is safe to work near. We keep our tools away from the joint itself and clean only the surface beside it, but a bead that is still soft can be pulled by a passing cloth. A short message between the installer, the contractor and us avoids that trouble.
Where smudges are most common
Bathrooms with a bath, basin and shower screen are the most frequent. Kitchens come next, along the splashback, the sink edge and the counter. Windows and glass partitions follow, then glass shopfronts and fittings in cafés, clinics and salons, and sanitaryware in toilets and washrooms. Anywhere the joint meets a smooth surface is a place to check. The checklist walks through each of these in turn.
Part of a wider handover clean
Smudges are rarely the only issue. Most projects also need dust wiped from fixtures, protective film peeled, tape removed, tiles and grout cleaned and floors mopped. We handle all of this in one visit under one checklist, ordered so that wet work is done in the right sequence. Where a single room is all you need, we quote only that room, and the fixed price reflects exactly what is listed.
Price per project
Send photos of the smudges and the surfaces, the number of rooms and the type of fixtures, or ask for a site look. We reply with a fixed price for the project, what it covers and the team size, from one cleaner with a supervisor to a larger team sized to the job. The price is confirmed before the visit, and a photo report follows.
Photos that help us quote
Take one close-up of the smudge, one from a step back that shows the surface around it, and one of the whole room. Tell us what the surface is if you know: glass, glazed tile, stone, painted wall, plastic or metal. If you can tell whether the silicone is a few days old or has been there for a while, that helps too. With these photos we can say at the quote stage which smudges we expect to clear and which we would flag.
Handovers for sale, rent and business
A flat being prepared for sale, a rental ready for its first tenant and a salon or clinic about to open all need the same finish: surfaces that look untouched. Smudges beside a joint are one of the first things a buyer or inspector notices, because they show up in photographs under bright light. Our photo report documents the glass, tile and fixtures after cleaning, so the contractor can forward it with the keys. Because the same checklist is used for every room, nothing near a joint is skipped, and any smudge we leave for safety reasons is shown and explained rather than hidden.
Where, when and what happens if we miss something
We serve the 23 wards of Tokyo and Kanagawa, Saitama, Chiba, Ibaraki, Tochigi and Gunma. Travel cost outside the 23 wards is stated before the booking is final. Standard visits run from 9:00 to 17:00, with out-of-hours work agreed by message, and requests are taken at any hour in English or Japanese. If a smudge was missed, report it within 24 hours with a photo and we re-clean it at no extra cost.
How do I book a cleaner?
Choose a service
Pick a plan and see the fixed price.
Pick a date
At least 24 hours ahead, between 9:00 and 17:00.
We confirm
We reply by email, normally within 1 hour.
We clean
Your cleaner arrives with supplies and the agreed checklist.
Frequently asked questions
Do you re-apply or repair silicone?
No. We clean the surfaces around the joint and leave the sealed joint as the installer made it.
Can you remove silicone that dried weeks ago?
We do not promise it. Cured silicone can bond to the surface, so we test a hidden spot and tell you honestly what is possible.
Is it safe to clean next to a fresh bead?
Ask the installer when it is set. We keep tools away from the joint, but a soft bead can be pulled by a cloth, so timing matters.
How do I get a quote?
Send photos of the smudges. We reply within one hour with a fixed price, confirmed before the visit.
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