3 Everyday Tips to Properly Care for Grout

The grout in your home requires regular maintenance and cleaning, just like any feature in your home. But unfortunately, it often is forgotten. Here are three tips to properly care for the grout in your home and make sure it stays clean and attractive for many years.

1. Use the Right Cleaning Supplies

Harsh chemicals can actually eat away at your grout and cause it to absorb even more bacteria, dirt, and grime than normal. When cleaning your grout, just water and a mild soap will often work. You will need to use some tools to help you scrub — a washcloth won’t work. Consider using a toothbrush with hard bristles or a non-scratching scouring pad.

2. Pay Attention to High Traffic Areas

If you have tiles in your entryway or as your kitchen or bathroom flooring, you will want to clean these areas often — at least once a week. These are often the areas in your home where you will notice the most discoloration and staining. You may also notice several areas where grout repair is needed. To protect the grout and tiles even more, it is wise to use rugs in many high-traffic areas such as entryways or main kitchen walkways.

3. Create Cleaning Pastes

If you have spots on your grout that need a little extra attention, consider creating a paste using baking soda and vinegar. Apply the paste to the grout, let it sit for several minutes and using a toothbrush, scrub the grout lines. While this can be a time-consuming process, it can be an effective way to see some improvement in your grout’s color.

Call the Professionals

Cleaning grout is no simple task, and even with regular maintenance and cleaning, you will still experience some discoloration and staining. The best thing you can do for your grout and tiles is to hire a professional grout cleaning company in Denver. Call The Grout Specialists today at (720) 517-8041 to schedule an appointment and get the grout in your home sanitized and looking like new once again.