Thursday, January 22, 2009

How to Have Grout Looking Good As New

By Qandishah Brown

The floors of your home can really make a big difference on how new, clean and well kept your home is. The only problem is that sometimes no matter how hard we try to maintain our floors they don't always end up looking as great was we want them to. This can be especially true for areas in your home where you have tiles. The grout in between can be a dirt magnet that is hard to clean.

You don't have to wait for the grout in between your tiles to get dirty. In fact you can do something to prevent it from getting dirty and that you save you a lot of time trying to clean it up. Sealing the grout is the best way that you can avoid getting it stained or dirty. There are different types of sealant available, whichever you choose just be sure to follow instructions carefully.

If your grout is already stained and you don't want to have to go through trying to get it clean you may paint it to make it look new. The toll for the job is known as grout paint and comes in varying colors to match your tiles. There are numerous grout paints that you can choose from as well. These are fairly simple and easy to use.

Regular cleaning is something that you can also to make sure that your grout in between tiles stay maintained. Cleaning up spills immediately can greatly help reduce staining. Be sure that when you choose a cleaner you pick something that is safe for your grout. If you aren't too sure whether or not you can use the cleaner play it safe and don't.

Heavy duty cleaning can entail a lot more of effort; which is why you may want to consider having a professional do it. This is something that you do only twice a year or so, so you can save yourself a lot of hassle and trouble if you just get it done by a professional. - 16732

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