Clean Grout is important for a variety of reasons. The first, of course, is aesthetic reasons. Nothing makes tile look old and worn out more than dirty grout. Accumulated dirt can change the colour of your grout, especially if you use a lighter colour, and ruin the design of your space.
The other main concern with dirty grout is that dirty grout is often a sign of built-up bacteria, mould, and mildew. And these are hazards to you and your friends and family’s safety.
The good news is, regular cleaning and maintenance can not only keep your grout looking brand new for the lifespan of your tiles, but it can also keep your space healthier and eliminate hazards that can threaten your health.
Grout is a material that is applied in between tiles to hold them together. In order for it to do this, it becomes rough and porous once it dries and hardens. Which means it easily attracts and absorbs dirt and grime. It is also very good at absorbing liquid, especially if it isn’t regularly sealed, causing it to permanently stain, particularly on tile flooring.
One of the more common ways that grout becomes dirty or stained is actually due to mopping water. You may think you’re keeping your space clean, but the truth is mop water can spread dirt from the tile onto the grout because the grout is the lowest point of the floor.
This is why it can be so important to make sure that your grout is regularly sealed, to prevent dirt and stains from permanently taking hold.
Hiring a professional tile and grout cleaner is well worth your time. You can try to clean grout on your own, but typically homeowners are met with less than stellar results, especially if the grout has not been regularly maintained and sealed. Cleaning grout can be laborious, especially for large spaces, and if not done right the actual cleaning process and scrubbing can further damage your tiles and grout, which is why it’s so important to trust professionals.
Grout cleaning can be done a variety of ways and it depends on the type of tile you have, the age of your tile and grout, and how well-maintained it is.
Steam cleaning is often an option, which uses a high-pressure stream and a vacuum hose to extract and remove the dirt. Some tile, though, will require cleaning agents in order to remove dirt, grime, and stains, so it’s important to rely on trustworthy professionals so the chemicals don’t make things worse.
But cleaning grout has a lot of benefits, including:
So, if you have tile in your home, consider having it professionally cleaned today!
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