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If you likebeautiful tilesin your bathroom, one of the downsides is the grout.
It keeps the tiles together (yay!
And when grout starts cracking and falling, water can seep behind the wall and cause major damage.
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From daily maintenance to grout replacement, here’s how to care for grout.
Keep yourgrout clean, extend its life, and avoid premature time-and-money-wasting grout replacement.
The first thing to do is to get a good squeegee.
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Then, you should lightly spray your tile and glass with a mild, daily shower cleaner.
Many cleaning brands have a daily shower cleaner, so try them and see which one you like best.
But it doesn’t mean you get away from weekly maintenance.
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Despite your daily efforts, body oils and soap scum will still cling to the surfaces.
Rub it in the grout with a grout brush or a used toothbrush and rinse with clear water.
If your grout seems a little more stained than usual, use hydrogen peroxide instead of water.
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In this case, you should probably break out the bleach to get rid of the stains.
One easy way to focus the power of bleach where you need it is to use a bleach pen.
Apply with a brush, let stand 10 to 15 minutes, and rinse with clean water.
Warning
Do not mix bleach with other types of cleaning supplies.
Always wear gloves as skin contact with bleach can be harmful.
Before using bleach, test in a small discreet area as it can damage surfaces and remove color.
If you have some DIY skills,changing groutby yourself is possible.
Dangers of Mixing Bleach with Cleaners.Washington State Department of Health.
