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Keeping Floor Tiles And Grout Clean

Stopping Your Tiles and Grout Staining

Over time your tiles and grout lose the pristine look of when they were first laid or installed.
Tiles and grout are two completely different surface types and while keeping tiles clean is usually straightforward, keeping grout clean is an entirely different struggle.
Grout, although a minor component in the overall flooring, plays a pivotal role with the tiles’ integrity and appearance. Its porous nature often leads to a myriad of staining issues.

The Porous Predicament: Understanding Cement Grout’s Vulnerability

Cement-based grout, the traditional choice for filling the gaps between tiles, is porous. This characteristic, poses significant challenges in terms of maintenance. Porosity equates to permeability, meaning that without proper sealing, the grout will absorb water, oils, and other stains.

One of the biggest causes of dirty grout is traditional wet mopping. Think of a mop picking up dirt and grime and the mop is then dunked into dirty mop water. The dirty mop water is then spread all over the tiles and grout. The mop water is left to sit on the porous grout. Over time the layers of dirty water discolour the grout. The water and dirt stains leads to discolouration and a generally unkempt appearance, detracting from the overall look of your flooring.

If you are mopping your floors, switch to a steam mop or a mircrofibre mop that uses minimal water.

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Harsh Cleaning Products and Porous Grout

In an attempt to address these stains, homeowners often turn to aggressive cleaning agents. However, this strategy causes more issues. Harsh chemicals and abrasive cleaning methods may initially appear to lighten stains, but they also erode and weaken the grout’s surface.
This erosion not only compromises the grout’s structural integrity but also increases its porosity, making it even more susceptible to future staining—a classic case of a short-term solution creating long-term problems.

Oily Stains Impact on Grout

Oil stains present a particularly stubborn challenge. Common in kitchens and dining areas, these spills seep into the grout’s pores, leaving behind dark unsightly marks that resist most conventional cleaning efforts. The problem exacerbates in high-traffic areas, where repeated exposure to oils and similar substances can create a cumulative staining effect that seems almost irreversible.

Leaking Showers Sealed: The Stain Solution

Leaking Showers Sealed adopts a twofold approach to grout cleaning.
For existing tiled floors, our team expertly cleans and then seals your grout, employing high-grade sealants that penetrate deeply to provide lasting protection against water, oil, and other staining agents. This process not only restores the grout’s appearance but also fortifies it against future assaults.

In cases where the grout is beyond redemption, or for homeowners seeking a more durable solution, Leaking Showers Sealed recommends regrouting with epoxy grout.
Unlike its cement-based counterpart, epoxy grout boasts a non-porous composition, rendering it virtually impervious to stains and significantly easier to maintain. This modern marvel ensures that your tiled floors remain pristine and inviting, with minimal upkeep required.

Leaking Showers Sealed Team

The Grout Solution

The battle against grout staining needs a strategic approach, using grout sealing or porous grout alternatives instead of brute-force cleaning.
Leaking Showers Sealed embodies this philosophy, providing targeted solutions that address both the symptoms and the root causes of grout staining. Whether through protective sealing or the upgrade to epoxy grout, our services guarantee that your tiled floors will continue to look fresh and clean for years to come.
Get in touch with our team for your clean tiles and clean grout solution.

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