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How to Use Grout Shield Grout Cleaners

How to Use Grout Shield Grout Cleaners

Grout can be very hard to clean if you don’t have the proper grout cleaner. Soap and water usually can’t do the job, and your grout can remain looking dirty even after you’ve mopped or scrubbed.

With the right grout products, you can make cleaning your tile and grout a faster and stress-free process. Grout Shield provides quality tile and grout cleaners and sealers that have been helping people and businesses get grime, dirt, and germs out of their grout!

Below, we’ve shared descriptions of two of our cleaner products, and how to use them.  The instructions will help you easily clean away the dirty grout that you haven’t been able to get rid of all these years.

Before using any grout cleaner product: Sweep the area to make sure any loose debris is gone. A mop is recommended for cleaning.

Grout Shield Maintenance Cleaner – This is a neutral pH-cleaner that helps grout lines become renewed and clean. It is a non-combustible, fast-acting concentrate.

To use: 1. Dilute in water. The dilution rate is 2 oz. to 1 gallon of water. 2. Apply to the surface with a damp mop or sponge. During application, the cleaner will start to dissolve grease, dirt, and oil. Keep product on grout for 10-15 minutes. 3. Towel dry the area. read more

Take Care of the Hotel Pool with Grout Shield

Take Care of the Hotel Pool with Grout Shield

Pools are exposed to the elements. Sun. Dirt. Leaves. Food. Sunscreen. Bugs. Dirt. People’s skin. Pools, especially a public hotel pool, can get dirty fast. The water isn’t the only thing that can get dirty, but the grout lines in the tile of the pool can get dirty. A dirty pool isn’t appealing for guests to use. You want your guests to feel like they’re in a paradise oasis, not cesspool.

The grout lines in pool can get just as dirty as the grout you find in a bathroom or kitchen inside the hotel. On pool grout, algae, mold, dirt, and stains can form from moisture and liquids that have collected from rainwater, pool water, and other outdoor elements.

When not properly cared for, a pool’s grout lines can go from bright beautiful colors to dingy, dull lines. Even if you “clean” the area, it can look like you’ve never cleaned if you aren’t using the proper grout cleaner and grout sealer.

You want to invest in quality grout cleaning products that can clean and seal your grout, so you can keep the hotel pool looking clean and new all year round. read more

Increase Your Revenue as a Contractor with Grout Products

Increase Your Revenue as a Contractor with Grout Products

There are many types of contracting work out there from electricians and plumbers to home renovators and roofers. Many contractors specialize in different fields and have licenses that allow them to work on different parts of them home or business.

If you’re a contractor and looking to expand your business offerings or increase your revenue, it’s time for you to team up with Grout Shield. Grout restoration products can greatly expand your business and revenue. Why? People have tile and grout in their homes. Likely, their tile and grout are not perfectly clean. You can offer them a service on top of your other contracting services, which will improve their home and put more money in your pocket!

As a grout independent business owner, you will be using Grout Shield’s grout cleaning systems, products, and support – there is a lot of growth potential in this market.  We offer FREE training to all our dealers! We will teach you everything you need to know about our products and how to use them. read more

How Much Do You Know About Grout?

How Much Do You Know About Grout?

You likely have grout in many rooms of your home or business. But, how much do you actually know about the grout? Do you know what grout is? Do you know how to clean and care for it? If grout isn’t properly cared for, it will look dirty and can break.

Grout is a porous, and it is made from a cement or epoxy-based material that locks tiles together to keep out water. Grout fills in spaces between stone and tiles, which also gives the surface a better finished look. Grout makes floors, walls, counter tops, and backsplashes stronger by bonding the tiles together. Grout can also help prevent the edges of tiles from chipping.

All types of grout require maintenance. Grout Shield cleaners can clean all types of grout. Here are some details about different types of grout:

Sanded grout – This grout contains fine sand; it is most often used for seams 1/8” and wider.

Unsanded grout – This grout is a smooth blend of cement and powdered pigments mixed with water.This grout is usually used for seams less than 1/8” wide. read more

Update a Kitchen Cheaply with Grout Shield

Update a Kitchen Cheaply with Grout Shield

Kitchens are one of the most popular rooms in a home to renovate. However, kitchen renovations can cost thousands of dollars. If you don’t have the money or are unable to save that much or don’t want to spend that much, there are ways you can renovate your kitchen, whether it’s in your home, hotel, restaurant, school, etc. that won’t break the bank.

One way to save is to not replace the tile flooring or backsplash in the kitchen. By simply restoring the grout, you can change the look of the kitchen.  Grout Shield has grout cleaners and grout sealers that can clean and seal and transform your grout and tile.

You or your staff can easily clean and restore tile without spending money on hiring outside help to do it for you. With Grout Shield, you can choose to keep your current grout color or you can change the color to give your room a whole different look.

Here are some Grout Shield products that can help revamp and update your kitchen:

Grout Shield Color Sealer – This product isn’t just a grout sealer, it allows you to match or change the color of the existing kitchen grout without having to remove any of the grout. You can also mix it in with grout to re-grout your tile if needed. This will change the color of the grout, seal, and protect it. With this product, we can match any color possible. read more