PRESERVING YOUR GROUT: THREE TIPS FOR HELPING IT LAST

Preserving Your Grout: Three Tips for Helping it Last

When it comes to making your house looking nice, many of us don’t think to look down at our feet. Instead, we’re often more preoccupied with things like the interior design and the appliances that decorate our home. Because of this, the appearance of your grout often goes unnoticed until it gets too filthy to avoid any longer. The fact is, though, that dingy and grimy grout can quickly cause your home to look unkempt. While we here at Grout Brothers are your trusted experts at cleaning and installing tile and grout, there are also a few things that you can do at home to help maintain the appearance of your tile grout for years to come.

Don’t Let Messes Linger

Unlike carpet, tile is a little bit more durable against food and pet stains. If you accidentally drop something onto your tile floor, you can easily wipe it up with a towel. However, just because it’s easier to keep your tiles clean, you still need to act fast if you do spill something on it. The longer these messes linger – particularly deeply colored ones like red wine, for instance – the greater your risk of staining the grout.

Protect It from Unnecessary Moisture

Your tiles need to be cleaned fairly regularly, and while it’s admittedly pretty challenging to clean your tiles without a little bit of water, you definitely don’t want to overdo it. You want to be sure you avoid bathing your tiles in excessive liquid, as it can actually harm them. Not only does too much water make it harder to clean it, but it also exposes your tiles and grout to mold. Water can seep beneath the tile, leading to decay and eventually ruining your tiles.

Avoid Using Harsh Chemicals on It

While it’s tempting to want to really scrub your grout with strong cleansers, this idea can quickly backfire. Excessively strong solvents can damage the grout, causing pitting or other issues. You should also avoid cleaning products with dyes in them, as they can stain the grout. Finally, avoid using abrasive cleaning tools (such as steel wool), as it can etch the surface of your tile. Instead, stick with soft cloths and mops to clean them.

Professional Grout Cleaning Services

If you’ve been doing your part in keeping your grout clean, but it’s still looking a little bit careworn and dirty, then it may be overdue for a professional cleaning. As a family-owned business, we take pride in restoring the appearance of your grout and tiles to help keep it looking its very best. To schedule an appointment with us for a thorough cleaning and restoration of your tiles and grout, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us today!