Sealing grout is a relatively easy process but it needs to be done correctly . Knowing how to properly seal grout can save your tile and grout from hazing, streaking and many other potential problems you may encounter when you don't properly seal your grout.
Deep cleaning your grout with strong alkaline and acidic cleaners can break down the sealers in your grout so you should always reseal your grout after you deep clean your tile and grout. Grout sealers will also break down over time so you should try to seal your grout at least every 3-5 years. You should always thoroughly clean your grout before you seal your grout. You do not want to seal in any dirt and contaminates in your grout that will make this dirt even more difficult to clean if it is sealed in the grout. You can read about how to clean grout on our grout cleaning information page.
Shower grout gets a lot of abuse so you should seal your shower grout at least once a year. The wet grout in showers is a perfect place for dangerous mold including toxic to live and breed. You do not want the mold to grow in your grout and get into your homes walls. Mold in your homes walls can release dangerous mold spores that can be harmful to your health. This makes sealing shower grout extremely important.
There are two main types of applicators that can be used to seal your grout; the brush tipped applicator and the roller tipped applicator. The brush tipped applicator is convenient for small grout joints and for sealing vertical surfaces. The roller type applicator will store more sealer and it will apply more sealer quickly and is best for floor tiles in large areas with sanded grout. The concepts for sealing your grout work the same when using either of these grout sealer applicator devices.
You should seal your grout when it is not too hot and you do not want to seal the grout in direct sunlight. It is important that the sealer does not dry on the tile surface. If it is a hot summer day try to seal in the morning or evening when it is the coolest. You also do not want to seal in freezing cold temperatures. You should read the grout sealer manufactures instructions about the proper temperatures allowed for using their grout sealer.
For more discussion of this topic, see links below:
tile and grout cleaning, tile and grout cleaning auckland, tile and grout cleaners auckland
Getting Out of Trouble with Carpet Dirt Build Up
Dirt is not a difficult problem but if you let it build up for a while or worst for a much longer time, no one can tell if you can still remove it unless you call the experts to do it for you. Carpet dirt is the same story thus it is good to do away with it or else you need not do it yourself.
How to Get Easy on Pest Inside the House
First important thing to consider if you want pest to be out and not inside your house is to avoid attracting it. The more you make their favorites available inside your house, the more you get into trouble.
Working on Carpet Cleaning and How to Make It Better
Give your carpet's dirtiest spots and spills attention first. Here's the thing about carpeting: the plush, dense fibers we love to feel underfoot are also really great at clinging to dust, dirt, smoke, pet odor, and whatever other grime comes through the door.
