Cleaning Your Grout
Cleaning grout isn't just for dirty homes. It's also great for your health and may even save you money if you have allergies or asthma. The dirty, dusty truth about home grout is that it should typically be cleaned every other month.
How often you clean your grout depends on how much you use a room and the number of foot traffic patterns it experiences. If you have tile floors with high use in just one room, then it's wise to plan for that room to be cleaned every month.
Benefits of cleaning grout
Cleaning grout helps prevent mold and mildew growth. It also removes contaminants that can cause allergic reactions or triggers for asthma, so it's great for homes with people who have these sensitivities.
At least 24 million Americans suffer from asthma and allergies, and many of these people can be affected by household dust and allergens. The simple act of regularly cleaning the grout in your home (especially bathrooms and kitchens) can drastically reduce or even eliminate mold and mildew growth, as well as reduce allergy-causing contaminants in your home overall.
Grout provides a great home for germs and bacteria
The solution to keeping your home grout clean isn't spending tons of time getting down on the floor to scrub every inch. Instead, spray it with an appropriate cleaner so you can quickly scrub away dirt in just a minute or two before it has time to dry. Once you're finished, respray the grout and let it air dry — you'll notice a massive difference in your home!
Cleaning grout is easier with specialized cleaners
The best way to clean grout is by using a specialized cleaner that can penetrate deep into the pores of the tile and grout to get rid of built-up dirt, grime, and germs in your home. It's also best to choose an all-purpose cleaner that will not only kill mold and mildew but also disinfect the area you've cleaned for up to 24 hours after treatment.
Benefits of sealing grout
After you've cleaned your grout, sealing it makes it much easier to keep up the habit of cleaning. In fact, resealing your grout can help protect you from dirt and germs for up to three years! Sealing your grout after you clean it also helps prevent mold and mildew growth so that your home stays as clean as possible.
Grout sealers provide a protective barrier for your grout
When shopping for a suitable grout sealer, keep in mind that a resealing product protects and preserves. A suitable grout sealant provides a protective barrier between your tile or grout and outside contaminants such as dirt, mildew, mold, and bacteria.
Grout sealers are generally considered a one-time application, which means that once you apply it to your grout, it will keep protecting it for up to three years! Most people find that resealing their grout is far easier than cleaning it and can be done professionally as long as you get the right contractor for the job. The Grout Doctor should be your go-to company for all your tile installation, grout cleaning, and sealing services.
With just a few minutes of your time each month, you can have cleaner, healthier tiles and grout in your home. And if the idea of mold or mildew growth makes you want to run out and buy a grout cleaning machine right away, call a professional to get the job done right. For more information on grout cleaning and sealing, check us out on Facebook and Instagram.
