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Cleaning your grout can keep you healthier – really? How so? Well, most grout is porous, which means it absorbs everything it encounters if not protected by a grout sealer. Grout can hold onto germs, bacteria, viruses, chemicals, mold, mildew, fungus, and more – all of these things can make you sick.

You’re exposed to these bad germs/bacteria every time you walk on grout, take a shower near grout, or eat near grout. Your young children, who often play on the floor, are exposed to the nasty germs. You don’t want to become sick from these hidden bad things in your home.

Mold and bacteria can lead to a lot of health problems for you and your family. With mold and mildew, you could get itchy skin, irritated eyes, and respiratory problems.

If the tile in your bathroom or kitchen is dirty looking or smells, there’s a good chance you have dirt, mold, or mildew build-up. Because of this, you’re exposing yourself to a toxic environment. With the right grout cleaner, you can clean up, kill, and wipe away all the germs, dirt, and mold for good – you’ll get your grout clean looking and free of filth! read more

Many people don’t know that grout and caulk are different things. Many people think you can use grout or caulk for projects, but they are not the same thing and they are not used for the same process. Caulk is not another word for grout and vice versa.

Grout is made up of cement, sand, and sometimes tint. Grout is used to fill in spaces and lines in between tiles. Grout helps keeps tiles from moving, cracking or chipping. Grout is porous and should be sealed after it is applied to keep it protected from spills, dirt, liquids, mold, etc.

Grout can be sanded (cement-based grout but sand is added), non-sanded, and epoxy grout, which is the most durable grout.

To keep your grout clean and protected throughout the year, you need to use a grout cleaner and sealer, not just any cleaner.

Grout Shield’s Grout & Tile Deep Cleaner help lifts deep stains your grout. This product is great if you haven’t cleaned your grout in a long time. Grout Shield’s Maintenance Cleaner will help you clean the grout on a regular basis throughout the year. Grout Shield’s cleaners are pH balanced and do not harm the grout. After cleaning the grout and letting it dry, you can apply Grout Shield Color Sealer or Clear Sealer, which will protect the grout from absorbing things it comes in contact with. read more

How much do you know about grout? Chances are…probably not a lot, right? That’s fine! You’ve come to the right place. We know grout! We know how to clean it and protect it! We wanted to share some facts and information about grout with you, so you know what kind of grout to use and how to care for it.

If you’re tiling a room or area, you don’t just think about tile, you need to think about the grout. There’s different kinds of grout to consider.

Epoxy grout is the most durable and the most resistant to stain and water damage. If your grout will be near a lot of water and/or food, epoxy grout is a great choice. Epoxy grout can be tricky to apply, so it’s best to hire a professional. Epoxy grout is the most expensive grout, but it also doesn’t need a sealer.

Sanded and non-sanded grouts are the most used and popular grouts.

Sanded grout is a cement-based grout with sand added, which makes it more resistant to cracking and shrinking. Sanded grout sets slower than epoxy.

Non-sanded grout is cement based and used for smaller grout joints and good to use on vertical walls.

You should always seal your grout, unless you have epoxy grout. Sealing grout protects it from absorbing many different things like dirt, mold, and mildew.

With grout sealers, you can change the color of your grout, if you so choose.

Keep in mind that dark grout can hide stains but fade easier and lighter grout colors show stains and are harder to keep clean.

You can either march the grout to the tile (if you want the tile to stand out), contrast the grout and tile (for a bold look), or choose a neutral grout color for a safer, subtle look.

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Found a new place to live? Congratulations! Whether you’re moving into an apartment, house, or condo, starting fresh in a new place is exciting; however, a new place for you was an old place for someone else (if it wasn’t newly built, of course). When a home was owned by a previous owner, there’s a good chance their cleaning may not have been up to par with your own standards. Or, the homeowners or renters just didn’t have the proper cleaning supplies to get the job done right.

If you’re moving into a beautiful space, but the tile and grout lines look dirty or old, there’s a good chance they were never properly cleaned. It’s very easy for grout and tile to get dirty fast. Tile is exposed to so many elements while grout absorbs everything in sight. Tile and grout in kitchens, bathrooms, lobbies, foyers, mudrooms, and entryways get dirty quick. Moving is exciting but can also be stressful.

To reduce your stress, you want to move into a fresh and clean home! With the proper grout and tile cleaner, you can get your new rooms sparkling again and make your new home look even newer! read more

It’s almost spring! You know what that means? It’s spring cleaning time! Time to donate unused clothing, throw away clutter, and clean your tile and grout! After a cold, wet, snowy winter, your floors have taken a beating. Salt, water, snow, dirt, sand, mud, and more have been trekked through your house – all these dirty substances can make your tile and grout look dull and grimy.

Your grout has likely absorbed all the dirt that landed on it, which means your grout lines are likely discolored. Grout can be difficult to clean when you don’t have the appropriate grout cleaner. Bleach, vinegars, and other chemicals will have you scrubbing the grout lines for hours with little to no improvement. In fact, these harsh chemicals can break the grout lines.

This spring-cleaning season, you need a grout cleaner that cleans deep to remove dirt and debris. Grout Shield’s grout cleaners thoroughly clean grout. The Grout Shield Grout & Tile Deep Cleaner is perfect after winter time as it works to clean and lift deep stains out of the grout’s pores. To use, you mix 1 ounce of the cleaner with 8 ounces of warm water. Then, you brush the cleaner into the grout. Leave the mixture to sit into the grout lines for a few minutes. Then, wipe away the cleaner with a sponge. Just like that, your grout lines will be clean! read more