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Tile Grout

What is Tile Grout?

First published: 20 January 2021 @ 7:39 pm

Tile grout is a thin layer between the tiles and the floor. It is made up of sand, cement, water, and sometimes fiberglass. It acts as a sealant to protect tile against moisture, mold, mildew, rust, corrosion and erosion.

What is Tile Grout?
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When Should I Clean My Tile Grout?

As soon as you notice your floor looking dirty or discolored, it’s time to clean your tile grout!

How Do I Clean It?

There are many different ways to clean tile grout. Some people like to use an electric drill with a wire brush, or even a scrub brush. The most important thing is that you are using a personalized cleaning solution that is safe for it.

Never use bleach, or any other heavy chemicals on your tile as this will damage it.

What’s The Best Way To Clean It?

Using the right grout cleaning solution is the best way to ensure you get all the dirt, mold, mildew and grime out of your grout lines. WetGrout® Grout Cleaner is a specialty product that was made specifically for cleaning tile grout.

This powerful solution breaks down and dissolves dirt, mold, mildew and grease while also leaving behind no residue in your tile grout lines. It’s easy to use! Simply spray on your tile floor in between tiles and let it do its magic!

How Often Should I Clean It?

Cleaning Tile Grout
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How often you need to clean your tile grout will depend on how dirty it is. If you keep up on cleaning it, you may only have to do it once or twice a year. If you don’t clean very often, you may have to do it more often.

Do I Need To Seal It After I Clean It?

It’s always good to add a layer of protection onto your tile grout after cleaning it. You can use a grout sealant, or even paint the grout lines with latex paint.

How Long Does It Last?

It is made to last a long time, as long as you keep up on cleaning it. The tile grout lines are a sealant, so the longer you can keep them clean, the longer they will last.

If you don’t clean it often enough, it could actually start to break down and wear away. This would leave a gap in your sealant and would allow moisture to enter in between the tiles.

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