Grout can make or break the look of room in your home. Dirty grout can make a clean room look dirty and a new room look old. You can scrub for hours and grout can still look dirty – grout is a funny thing like that. Grout is porous, which means once it absorbs all kinds of filth, it can be hard to get that filth out. Regular household cleaners don’t work well when cleaning grout, and many harsh chemicals can wreck and break the grout.

As a grout products company we wanted to share with you some common problems with grout, and what you can do about it to fix it, because grout is everywhere, so you must learn how to properly care for it!

• Grout is porous. It absorbs anything that it encounters from dirt and mud to food and water.
• Grout is hard to clean because it sits lower than the tile surrounding it.
• Grout will darken over time if not properly cleaned and/or sealed.
• Grout is hard to clean.
• Epoxy is the easiest grout to clean because it is the least porous grout.
• Mopping can potentially stain your grout.
• Mops can leave bacteria in your grout.
• Grout is a breeding ground for bacteria.
• Grout can easily be wrecked by steel wool, coarse brushes, acidic cleaners, and bleach.

To sum up, grout is basically hard to clean, but it doesn’t have to be… not with Grout Shield’s grout products. Grout Shield created special grout cleaners that break up tough stains and lift them out of the pores. The Grout Shield Maintenance Cleaner cleans stains in the grout, and it is perfect to use regularly to keep your grout clean year-round. Grout Shield Grout & Tile Deep Cleaner is great at lifting deep stains, especially if you haven’t properly cleaned your tile in a while.

Grout shield also sells grout brushes, and chamois cloths that help easily remove dirt and debris from the grout without wrecking it.

Grout Shield’s grout cleaners can save you a lot of time and money when it comes to cleaning your grout. For more information on Grout Shield products, click our grout products page, or call toll free at 1-800-631-0716.

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How much do you know about grout? You probably know that it holds tiles together. You may even know it’s porous. If you have grout in your home, you most definitely know it gets dirty, but how much do you actually know about grout? At Grout Shield, we know all about grout (since we create and sell grout cleaning and grout sealing products), so we wanted to share some grout info with you.

• If you are using grout in a high-traffic area, use epoxy grout. Epoxy grout is durable and the most resistant to stains and water damage. Epoxy works great in kitchens and bathrooms.
• If used outside, epoxy grout can easily fade.
• If you want to use epoxy grout, hire a professional to grout and tile the floor or backsplash. Epoxy grout sets fast, so you have little room for error or time to adjust the time or grout.
• Epoxy grout is the most expensive grout.
• Epoxy grout doesn’t need a sealer, but sealing all grout is a good idea.
• Sanded grout is a cement-based grout with sand in it.
• Sanded grout is more resistant to cracking and shrinking
• Sanded grout is good in wet areas, because it is not as slippery.
• Sanded grout is good for grout lines wider than 1/8 of an inch.
• Sanded grout sets slower than epoxy grout.
• Non-sanded grout is good for grout lines smaller than 1/8 of an inch.
• Non-sanded grout is sticky, which makes it good to use on walls.
• You should seal your grout if it is cement-based.
• Dark grout hides stains.
• Dark grout fades easier.
• Dark grout can stain light tiles.

At Grout Shield, we offer any color you can think of to re-color and seal your grout. Click our grout color page to see all your grout color options.

Since grout is porous, it is prone to getting dirty. You’ll want to seal it to protect it from absorbing dirty and liquids. At Grout Shield, we have our clear grout sealer and our color grout sealer that will help protect your grout year-round.

Keep your grout from getting dirty with Grout Shield’s grout sealers and grout cleaners. For more information on Grout Shield products, click our grout products page, or call toll free at 1-800-631-0716.

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September is here – that means fall is about to make its arrival. Across the country, fall is a beautiful season. Temperatures are cooler, humidity drops, and the trees and plants start changing beautiful colors. Although, the downside to fall Is there’s a lot of debris on the ground, and potential inclement weather coming with winter right around the corner. Leaves. Mud. Branches. Snow. Grass. All these things can easily can trekked into the house from our shoes and belongings.

During the season, our tile and grout can take a beating. The dirt and wetness can easily seep into our grout and stain both the tile and grout. Your beautiful floors can begin to look old and dirty quick. That’s why it’s essential for you to take the time to prepare your tile and grout for the dirtier seasons. Cold, wetness, mud, snow, and more, can all be damaging to your grout and tile. You don’t want any of these things to ruin your floors, because it can be a financial burden to retile and grout a room.

Before the cooler months hit, you should invest in a grout and tile cleaner and sealer that will protect your floors year-round. The cleaner will help rid the tile and grout of dirt/mold/mildew build up and the sealer will protect the tile and grout from absorbing the grim that darkens and wrecks the tile and grout over time.

For quality grout and tile products, go with Grout Shield. Grout Shield’s product’s formulas are specifically made to clean and protect tile and grout. With Grout Shield, you won’t have to spend hours scrubbing and the products go for a great price!

Here are some Grout Shield products you should invest in this fall:

Grout Shield Maintenance Cleaner – This is a neutral pH-cleaner that helps the grout lines become renewed and clean. It is a non-combustible, fast-acting concentrate. This can be used throughout the year to clean your tile and grout. To use: Dilute in water. Dilution rate is 2 oz. to 1 gallon of water. Then, apply to the surface with a damp mop or sponge. After application, the cleaner will start to dissolve grease, dirt, and oil. After you’re done, towel dry the area. The maintenance cleaner comes in different sizes for smaller or bigger rooms.

Grout Shield Grout & Tile Deep Cleaner – If you really need a good cleaning, this is the best product to lift deep stains. This product lifts dirt out from the pores of the grout. To use, mix 1 oz of the deep cleaner with 8 oz of warm water. Brush product into the grout. Let the mixture sit on your grout for a few minutes. Then, wipe clean with a sponge.

Grout Shield Color Sealer – This sealer allows you to match or change the color of the existing grout without having to remove any of the grout. With a new grout color, you can easily change the whole look of a room. It re-colors and seals your grout. It protects your grout from everything it encounters from water to mud.

Grout Shield Clear Sealer – This clear-colored sealer protects tile and grout from becoming stained, dirty, and discolored. If you want to keep the grout color you have, choose the clear sealer.

Grout Shield’s grout and tile cleaners and sealers are easy to use and affordable. You can have your home looking fresh, clean, and practically new in no time! Your home will be in tip-top shape for the upcoming holiday  and winter season after using Grout Shield’s products. For more information on Grout Shield grout and tile products, click our grout products page, or call toll free at 1-800-631-0716.

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