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Ceramic tile is one of the most durable, low maintenance floors you’ll ever have. And just like with all used surfaces, there are some tricks you are able to do so your floor will look like it is brand new.

One simple step home owners often over look is the process of sealing the grout. There are many people that think grout used on glazed tiles does not require to be sealed, but that is a wrong asumption. There are a lot of installers that will claim how grout does not need to be sealed, but you will clean your tiles much easier if you do this. It also helps to repel water and stains from the porous grout surface. This simple process also goes a long way for homeowners who are preparing their home for sale. Its great to have clean entrance that shows all the grout lines, it is something that will impress anyone.

There are only few simple rules you need to take with grout sealant.

You have to wait at least 30 days for the grout to cure fully before you can apply the sealer.

Apply neutral PH cleaner to clean the grout before you start sealing it. You need to have damp mop near you so you can stop the water from filling in the joints. Do not use vinegar or bleach, because they are too strong and will destroy the grout. To get rid of the dirt and stains from the grout lines, you will have to buy and use small brush. Get all the debris from the surface with the help of water and wait for tiles to dry.

It can happen that the grout is stained to the extreme and that cleaning can’t help to restore its looks. Situations like these will me much easier to handle if a grout stain pen is nearby. Choose a color that most closely resembles your grout color and run it along the grout line. It’s capable of doing two tasks because it has a sealer.

And this is the last top for today, do not mix the sealants. You will get better results if you use the brand you used the first time.