Does Grout Need to be Sealed?
As a homeowner with tile in your home, you may ask yourself, "Do I need to seal grout?"
While not everyone puts a sealant over the grout on their tiles, there are many pros to making sure that it's done.
Adding grout sealing not only can keep the seams clean and new, but since grout is porous, it's also a must for keeping moisture out as well. If you're ready to learn why sealing grout is a plus to maintaining your home, you're in the right spot!
Do you have to seal grout?
You don't HAVE to do anything in life except die and pay taxes (or so I used to hear all the time when I was younger), but that doesn't mean it's a good idea to skimp on sealing grout.
If you're on the fence about sealing grout, let's look at the main benefits of doing so.
It's a simple way to keep the grout looking new and clean
Sealing grout will extend it's life, meaning that you won't have to replace it or repair it
Sometimes grout can have a bumpy texture, and sealing it helps with that
Adding a sealant can prevent mold and mildew from growing
Staining grout reduces the need to clean!
Have we convinced you yet of the positives of sealing grout? Does grout need to be sealed? In our opinion, yes!
There are many positives to sealing grout so that it stays fresh and new. In fact, it could prolong needing to ever get it replaced by simply sealing it in the first place or as soon as you possibly can.
Professional Tile and Grout Sealing
Now that you know there are many positives to sealing grout, it's time to let the professionals of Zerorez® come to your house and help.
At Zerorez, we professionally clean tile and grout with a cleaning and sealing solution that is harsh chemical-free and proven to work is one of the reasons that we're a pro at what we do!
Since harsh chemicals aren't used in any of the services, you can rest easy knowing that pride is taken in the work being delivered without adding any additional stress or worries of chemicals damaging your grout or being spread about your house.
Does sealing grout help with cleaning?
Absolutely! Think of the sealant as a barrier to dirt and grime - because that's basically what it is. Once the grout is sealed, any type of moisture, dirt, or hair will be right on top, making it a breeze to sweep, vacuum, or mop the tile.
I'm not saying that this will make your cleaning list shorter, but it will make it easier because you won't be on your hands and knees scrubbing on the grout. (your knees will thank you!)
Is it hard to seal grout?
While it is a DIY job that can be done, it's better to leave a job of this size and importance to the professionals. Having the professionals of Zerorez come to your home and take care of this job means that you don't have to lift a finger or stress out about anything.
