Things You'll Need:
- Dust mop
- Grout cleaner
- Grout Dye
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Step 1
To find out if your tile is sealed or unsealed, do the following test:
Take a teaspoon of clean water and dribble it on the grout. If it sinks into the grout, you’re dealing with unsealed grout. If it beads up, it's sealed. -
Step 2
Once you determine that you have unsealed grout, use a dry duster or swiffer to clean out the dust. Do not pour water or other liquids onto the grout to clean it, but use a damp mop once the dust and dirt has been wiped out. Don't walk on the floor while damp!
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Step 3
The best way to clean cement based grout is with a Neutral pH cleaner or a steam machine. NOTE: steam can also bleach a grout's color, so purchase a neutral cleaner first (and heavy duty if the neutral doesn't clean it).
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Step 4
If that doesn't work, and you need something stronger, then a grout colorant stain will be needed. This method can give your grout many years of beauty and will be easy to maintain.










Comments
mchapman said
on 8/31/2008 will place this in my favorites, Thanks Mary