How much do you know about grout? Chances are…probably not a lot, right? That’s fine! You’ve come to the right place. We know grout! We know how to clean it and protect it! We wanted to share some facts and information about grout with you, so you know what kind of grout to use and how to care for it.

If you’re tiling a room or area, you don’t just think about tile, you need to think about the grout. There’s different kinds of grout to consider.

• Epoxy grout is the most durable and the most resistant to stain and water damage. If your grout will be near a lot of water and/or food, epoxy grout is a great choice. Epoxy grout can be tricky to apply, so it’s best to hire a professional. Epoxy grout is the most expensive grout, but it also doesn’t need a sealer.
• Sanded and non-sanded grouts are the most used and popular grouts.
• Sanded grout is a cement-based grout with sand added, which makes it more resistant to cracking and shrinking. Sanded grout sets slower than epoxy.
• Non-sanded grout is cement based and used for smaller grout joints and good to use on vertical walls.
• You should always seal your grout, unless you have epoxy grout. Sealing grout protects it from absorbing many different things like dirt, mold, and mildew.
• With grout sealers, you can change the color of your grout, if you so choose.
• Keep in mind that dark grout can hide stains but fade easier and lighter grout colors show stains and are harder to keep clean.
• You can either march the grout to the tile (if you want the tile to stand out), contrast the grout and tile (for a bold look), or choose a neutral grout color for a safer, subtle look.

Ready to restore, clean, or seal your grout? Great! Time to use quality grout products by Grout Shield. To purchase or for more information, click our grout cleaner  or grout sealer page or call toll free at 1-800-631-0716.

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Found a new place to live? Congratulations! Whether you’re moving into an apartment, house, or condo, starting fresh in a new place is exciting; however, a new place for you was an old place for someone else (if it wasn’t newly built, of course). When a home was owned by a previous owner, there’s a good chance their cleaning may not have been up to par with your own standards. Or, the homeowners or renters just didn’t have the proper cleaning supplies to get the job done right.

If you’re moving into a beautiful space, but the tile and grout lines look dirty or old, there’s a good chance they were never properly cleaned. It’s very easy for grout and tile to get dirty fast. Tile is exposed to so many elements while grout absorbs everything in sight. Tile and grout in kitchens, bathrooms, lobbies, foyers, mudrooms, and entryways get dirty quick. Moving is exciting but can also be stressful.

To reduce your stress, you want to move into a fresh and clean home! With the proper grout and tile cleaner, you can get your new rooms sparkling again and make your new home look even newer!

If the tile and grout you’re working with Is discolored or dirty in appearance, you need to thoroughly deep clean. Most household cleaners or bleach won’t work and can even ruin the tile and break the grout lines. With Grout Shield’s Grout & Tile Deep Cleaner, you can lifts deep stains that have been sitting in the grout for a while while also brightening the tile. It will remove excess dirt, grease, and mold.

After you clean, you’ll need to protect your tile and grout, so they’ll never get that grimy looking again!  Grout Shield Clear Sealer  and Grout Shield Color Sealer both protect tile and grout from becoming stained, dirty, and discolored. With the color sealer, you can completely transform the look of the room with a different color grout line. At Grout Shield, we can match or make any color you’d like. If you have ceramic, slate of Mexican tile to seal, use

 Grout Shield Enhancer Seal , which makes the tiles look vibrant and new again.

Make your new home clean and uniquely yours by starting off fresh! Grout Shield’s products can make your home sparkle like new.

For more information on Grout Shield products, click our grout cleaning product page, or call toll free at 1-800-631-0716.

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