Once you have made the investment of adding beauty and comfort into your new home, you will want to do all you can to protect that investment and prolong its life. There are a few steps you can take to ensure that you keep the stone looking great today, as well as ten years later. To keep your tile looking like new, after the tile has set, you have to a good quality sealer. Sealers are typically easy to apply and relatively affordable. Once sealed, you’ll want to add extra protection to entryways and high traffic areas. Investing in some high quality protective mats or rugs will help protect your tile from premature wear.
When you have tile or stone flooring, you will have grout. Protecting and cleaning the grout is just as important as the tile. The number one way to avoid stubborn grout stains, the spills need to be cleaned as quickly as possible. No matter how hard you try, stains will eventually find their ways into your grout. To tackle those stains, you should start with gentle household tile or grout cleaner. The least acidic the better because harsh chemicals and cleaners can lead to color changes and wear on the sealer. Spray the cleaner onto the length of grout and scrub with a stiff brush in circular motions to remove the most grim and stains. To finish it off, you’ll rinse well with warm water and mop up the remaining moisture.