How-To Restore Whiteness to Tile Grout
Maybe your grout and tile is still an intact, but it looks stained and dirty. To make your tile and grout look like new again and protect it for the future, just follow the 3 basic steps of clean, coat, and seal.
Supplies :
- Tile Guard Tile & Grout Cleaner
- Tile Guard Tile Grout Coating
- Grout or Scrub Brush
- Clean Wiping Cloth
- Scotch or similar non-abrasive scrub pad
Steps :
CLEAN:
It is important to pre-clean the grout thoroughly. Use professional strength Tile Guard Tile and Grout Cleaner. Use a grout brush over grout lines to remove stubborn deposits. Rinse the surface and then let dry. Under normal conditions 30 minutes is enough drying time, as long as water is not pooled on the surface.COAT:
Coat your grout, use the Tile Guard® Tile Grout Coating. Apply the coating as directed on the package. Let the coating cure at least 4 hours, and preferably overnight.
- Warning: Because the grout coating bonds to porous surfaces, do not use on any unglazed tiles, slate, concrete block or porous marble. Always test in an inconspicuous area to ensure removal.
HINT:
Remove tub and tile caulk and replace with new to make the corners of the shower/tub look as new as the grout coating.REMOVE COAT:
When the grout coating is dry, remove excess coating off the tiles with non-abrasive scrub pad.SEAL:
After you have allowed the grout coating to cure, apply the Silicone Grout Sealer over the coating for extra protection. It seals the grout lines from stains and water penetration. This protects the new appearance and makes ongoing cleaning easy.- Immediately wipe off excess sealant from ceramic tiles with clean dry cloth. Once applied, the sealant will protect your grout lines for up to 5 years.
Allow the sealer to cure for the recommended time, and you have successfully restored the grout to its original whiteness.