How to keep your grout lines clean, free of the dirt, dust and bacteria that builds up easily!
Keeping your grout lines clean can be a huge challenge as they are generally porous and can trap dirt very easily. If you have struggled to keep your grout lines clean, you are not alone! The good news is with this blog you will have a better idea of how to keep your grout lines clean and healthy with some of our top tips.
Why do grout lines get so dirty?
Cement-based grout is porous, meaning it will absorb dirt, spills and moisture making it susceptible to staining. Especially in high-traffic areas like kitchens. Grout is also below the level of the tiles which makes grout lines the perfect place for dirt and grime to settle.
So how can you stay on top of grout cleaning and ensure your floors always look their best?
- Sweep and Mop Regularly: Keeping on top of sweeping and mopping your floors will reduce the risk of unwanted dirt getting trapped in your grout lines.
- Spot clean spills immediately: Blotting spills immediately will reduce the likelihood of staining. As previously stated, your grout is likely to be porous meaning anything spilled can cause staining, which can be difficult to remove. This is particularly important for liquids like coffee, wine, or oils that can discolour grout if not dealt with in a timely manner.
- If dirt has built up already in your grout lines, unfortunately the only way for you to remove this is by scrubbing the grout with appropriate cleaners and a soft brush. Using a brush too abrasive can cause damage to the grout or even the tile.
Pure Floor Solutions are experts in safe eco-friendly tile and grout cleaning. Using premium eco-friendly products combined with industry leading equipment and machinery we can tackle even the toughest of dirt trapped in your grout lines and tiles to bring back that fresh, just-laid finish.
Sealing your grout lines
Grout lines can be sealed to help prolong their lifespan. Sealing your grout will allow them to repel liquids, effectively making them waterproof. This protects the grout from oil/water-based staining allowing them to stay fresh and free of unwanted stains making them look unsightly.
Grout will need to be sealed periodically as the seal does wear away over time opening the grout up to unwanted stains. How often you will need them sealed will depend on how you maintain the floor. A rough idea is every 6-12 months to keep the seal topped up and effective.
Professional Grout Cleaning
Pure Floor Solutions offer professional grout cleaning services as well as sealing to prolong the lifespan of your floors. If your grout lines are dirty, stained or discoloured you’re invited to call us for a free floor assessment and quotation.
We use industry leading machinery and eco-friendly products to make your tiles and grout lines look as good as new. Our safe grout cleaning methods deep cleans grout lines and your tiles without causing damage. We then seal the grout to help prolong its lifespan.
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