keeping mosiac tiles/grout clean in the shower
Helen Smith
9 years ago
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Comments (5)Hi Rachel, We would advise against using bleach to clean the grout as it only stains the grout and doesn't get rid of the dirt. Bleach, as well baking soda and vinegar, will also break the grout down over time and damage it. A specialist grout cleaner will clean the dirt and help restore the whiteness, without the risk of damaging your grout or the tiles themselves. If it's really bad, removing the grout and re-doing it is the best option, and then be sure to use a grout protector afterwards to ensure it stays clean and bright white in the future. You could also re-do the grout with a darker colour grout, as this is much easier to keep looking fresh....See MoreWhat color tile grout?
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