What is Causing Grout Discoloration and How to Fix It
Sometimes you can have a problem with your grout without even realizing it. Grout discoloration is an annoying problem to have — but here are some tips.
How Does Grout Discoloration Happen?
Discoloration is something that happens slowly over time. You hardly notice it until it suddenly looks awful. Here’s why:
When the grout doesn’t get cleaned enough, it will absorb stains. You can use all the cleaning products you want, but if you don’t actually remove the dirt particles in between cleanings, they’ll eventually turn into permanent discolorations in your tile.
How to Prevent Grout Discoloration
Keep your grout colored and shiny.
Do a thorough job when you clean your grout. Use a toothbrush and scrub in between the tiles to make sure you’re reaching all the dirt and dried-on spots in there.
Also, when it comes to cleaning, notice that some cleaners say they don’t need to be rinsed off. Well, that’s not such a hot idea — because if you don’t rinse them off, it’s going to be a lot harder for you to get the grout clean the next time.
How to Get Rid of Grout Discoloration
Your best bet is to get professional cleaners to handle the job. You don’t want to use bleach or harsh chemicals on your grout because it will wear down the sealer and damage the color in the grout.
Professionals will take care of the problem without damaging the grout. They’ll use a sealer to protect your grout from future discoloration, and they can also re-color the grout if you do find yourself needing to replace it. In the long run, this is the most cost-effective solution to this very annoying problem.
When you’re ready to call a professional grout cleaner, give us a call for a quote. We’d be happy to have our team of grout cleaning experts help you out.
