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Housekeeping Services for
the Coachella Valley
including Palm Springs,
Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, Indian Wells, Cathedral City,
La Quinta and Indio.

 

 

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 Grout Cleaning And Stain Removal
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Standard grout is a mixture of portland cement, colorant, and sometimes sand, depending whether it is a floor or wall tile or if it is to be used for marble or ceramic tile.

Grout looks different depending on how it was mixed, cured, or the kind of liquid that was used to mix and apply it with.

If not properly cared for, sealed and maintained, grout can look terrible.

Dust and dirt can collect in the holes on the surface and the grout will discolor if not protected by a protective sealer which covers, fills and permeates the porous surface. Even the noble act of mopping unsealed grout causes discoloration. All the filled holes hold on to their dirt and the mop at best just moves dirt from one hole to the other. When mopping tile the rougher surfaced grout in effect cleans off the dirty mop water from the mop and further fills itself up with dirt.

Think of it this way- If your grout is not sealed, it will become nasty, dingy and covered in dirt. Mold and mildew lurking in damp shower or sink areas can turn your grout various shades of color- All the way from a delicate pick to mottled brown, speckled or even solid black.

Your best approach is to use a liquid to loosen the dirt and then a strong vacuum to pull the dirt up out of the holes. The only real way to minimize the dirty grout problem is to lay the tile as close together as possible and have very narrow grout lines - obviously the narrower the grout lines the less grout that you will have to deal with.

Seal the grout with a good (probably expensive) sealer. Not sealing grout will have the same predictable results that have caused you to go out and search the internet for this page. If you don't protect your grout with a sealer it will become dirty and very difficult to maintain. Use floor mats in the door ways to help keep the floors clean. And last but not least, remove your shoes before entering your home.

Tile and Grout Cleaner

This is a great homemade tile and grout cleaner that is safe for frequent use. It also works well for removing soap scum and cleaning tile counters.

  • 1/2 cup of baking soda
  • 1/3 cup of ammonia
  • 1/4 cup of white vinegar
  • 7 cups of water

Combine all the ingredients in a spray bottle and shake well to mix. Do not use this in conjunction with chlorine bleach or where chlorine bleach has been used. (never mix ammonia and bleach containing products) Simply spray it on and then wipe with a damp sponge or cloth. No rinsing required.

Cleaning Grout

Scrub with a grout brush dipped in wax stripper or a heavy-duty cleaner solution to get it as clean as possible.

Use chlorine bleach cleanser on stubborn spots.

Rinse well Once dry, apply a coat of masonry sealer to keep the grout from absorbing stains and dirt in the future.

Mold and Mildewed Grout

To clean mildewed grout in tub and shower enclosures:

Scrub with a solution of one part liquid chlorine bleach to five parts water. Use a bristle brush and agitate. Let sit for 5 minutes and rinse thoroughly.

Colored Grout

To clean colored grout:

If the grout is old and very dirty, clean it with a heavy-duty, no-bleach cleaner and a grout brush.

Once the grout is clean, apply a coat of masonry sealer to keep it from absorbing future stains and dirt.

If the colored grout is very stained, try a solution of one part liquid chlorine bleach to five parts water, then rinse. Keep in mind that bleach may remove the color along with the stain.