Tile lasts for decades — it’s the grout that shows wear first. Here’s how to keep grout clean and sealed so your tile keeps looking new.
Book a Free ConsultationCall (601) 790-1030For dingy grout, a paste of baking soda and water scrubbed with a soft brush works on most floors; rinse well. Avoid metal brushes and harsh acids that erode grout. For heavy buildup, a professional cleaning restores it.
Most cement-based grout benefits from a penetrating sealer after installation and periodically after — it keeps grout from absorbing stains and moisture. Epoxy grout is naturally stain-resistant and may not need sealing. A quick test: drip water on the grout line; if it darkens/absorbs, it’s time to reseal.
Cracked or crumbling grout, or grout that’s pulling away at corners, can let water in behind the tile — worth addressing early. See our tile page if it’s time for new tile.
Reseal cement grout every year or so, or when a water drop soaks in rather than beading. Epoxy grout usually doesn’t need sealing.
A pH-neutral cleaner for routine mopping, and a baking-soda paste for deeper cleaning. Avoid harsh acids and bleach on colored grout and stone.
Unsealed grout is porous and traps dirt. Sealing it — and sweeping grit regularly — keeps it much cleaner.
Yes — damaged grout should be raked out and re-grouted promptly to keep water from getting behind the tile.
Mississippi Pro serves Pearl and the Jackson metro. Visit our showroom at 1138 Weems Street, Pearl, or we'll bring samples to you. Free estimates.
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