It is always good to remember why your grout gets dirty in the first place. Most grout is made of sand and is porous, therefore things like dirt, debris, soap scum, and water get ground into the grout. All this can lead to the growth of bacteria, mold, and mildew, which is why your grout looks stained. Even if you seal your grout, that can wear down over time. So unless you are checking each and every tile grout line in your home often, how would you know? Let's make things easy on yourself and take preventative measures to maintain your grout.
5 PREVENTATIVE MEASURES TO KEEP GROUT CLEAN
The key things to remember are to be aware of high traffic areas and places where water is used.
- Place walk-off mats at every entrance to your home. Not just for decorations, walk-off mats will lower the amount of dirt tracked into your home!
- Place mats or rugs in kitchen and dining areas. Look around for areas where food and water collect, such as your sink, stove, under your pets food and water bowls. (Tip: Get a Machine Washable Rug that you can wash with your microfiber towels!)
- Always follow best mopping practices. There are 2 main things to keep in mind when mopping. One is to not over wet your floors. This is even more important when you use the type of mop that you dunk into water, which gets dirtier each time you dunk it. The second is to mop only small areas at a time until they are clean. This is why Microfiber Flat Mop Systems are a great choice.
- Keep Magic Erasers handy for removing the surface dirt before it gets out of hand. This is especially important for areas that are constantly wet, such as your sinks and showers.
- Vacuum or sweep more often! Especially in high traffic areas.
ALREADY HAVE MOLD? HERE'S SOME QUICK FIXES YOU CAN TRY
- Use grout brush in showers to remove all surface dirt and mold.
- Use a Clorox bleach pen in a fine line to help remove the mold.
- Use a hydrogen peroxide cleaner that fights mold.
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