The Best Way to Keep Your Grout Clean
Grout Sealant
is an inexpensive way to make cleaning grout easier!
It may sound cliché and too good to be true, but the best way to get your grout clean is to not let it get dirty in the first place. Very funny, you might be thinking. But it is true. You should do everything you can to keep your grout clean in the first place. This article will describe a few tactics to do just that.
Perhaps the most important step you can take to keep your grout clean is to use sealant. Cleaning dirty grout is so much easier if the dirt is only sitting on top of a sealant rather than deep down in the pores of the grout. There are two different kinds of grout sealant. The first is topical grout sealant. This variety is one that you put on top of the grout to shield it from water and dirt. Because it can wear off, you should reapply topical sealant every two years. The second type is penetrating sealer. This product actually chemically attaches itself to the grout. You usually do not have to reapply it, but it is harder to apply in the first place. The penetrating sealer is best for very wet environments like a shower or tub.
Another way to try to keep your grout clean is to wipe down your shower walls after every use. Wet and warm environments are what is best for the growth of mold and mildew. Keeping the interior of your shower dry is one way to combat dirty grout and tile. Keep in mind that moisture can come from anywhere, so remember to not leave windows open when the weather is humid because that can also encourage the growth of mildew or mold.
Finally, in order to keep your grout from getting really dirty, you have to complete regular grout maintenance. A quick scrub of the grout once a week will not take very long and will keep your grout from ever getting dirty enough to need professional intervention.
