Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Lakewood Ranch Tile and Grout Sealing

Why is it so important to make sure your grout is sealed, whether it's new or old?

A lot like waxing your car, the sealer for grout forms a protective layer over your grout lines. This layer keeps the dirt and liquids from settling down inside your porous grout.

How do they get so dirty in the first place? After all, you mop your floor regularly.
Water seeks out the lowest point. So when you mop your tile, the dirty water settles into these grout lines since they are at a lower level than the tile. Basically, the dirt goes right from your tile into your grout lines! The water helps it seep below the surface and dry into the porous grout. This can make it difficult to remove. Have you ever tried to clean the dirt out of these grout lines yourself? It's a nightmare isn't it? With a toothbrush, a strong cleaner, sore fingers, and plenty of time you might see some good results!

Sealed grout is waaaay easier to keep clean. Without the dirt penetrating the surface of the grout, your grout lines clean up nice and easy. The likelihood of spills causing a stain reduces dramatically.

We would be happy to talk with you about implementing a program to clean and maintain your tile and grout. To speak with us about it, call us at 941-301-9555 or visit our main site at www.CleaningManatee.com to get more information.