​Is It Time to Get Your Grout Cleaned or Repaired?

Tile flooring can take quite a bit of maintenance, and every once in a while you will need to get yourgrout cleaned and even repaired if it’s cracked. The grout between the tile tends to get dirty and need a good cleaning at least once a year. Tile floors with light colored grout needs to be cleaned more often.
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High traffic areas are the most difficult tile floors to take care of, which means you will need to clean and repair the grout in these areas more often.  You should try to clean them yourself once in a while and have them cleaned by a professional from Mattress & Carpet Place located in Alexandria, Virginia. One way to tell your grout is dirty is by moving a piece of furniture in your home and taking a look at the grout under the furniture. You will be able to see the difference right away.

How often Should You Get Your Grout Cleaned?

• Clean Grout - for most tile grout you should have them cleaned once a year. If you have lighter tile you may want to have your grout cleaned more often. It also depends on the location of the grout. Grout in high traffic areas probably need to be cleaned more often.​
• Clean it Yourself - you should clean the grout once in a while yourself. This will help to keep the grout cleaner longer. You may want to give your grout a good cleaning once a month.

How to Determine if Your Grout Needs to be Repaired

• Chipped Grout-if you see chips in your grout you may want to consider repairing the grout. If you see a lot of chips and some of the tiles are a bit raised your tiles and grout may have been placed incorrectly. If you think this is the case you should speak with one of our professionals at Mattress & Carpet Place in Alexandria to get some advice about the shape your grout is in.  
  
• Grout Wears Down-another thing to consider is that grout will wear down over time. This is normal wear and tear.

Mattress & Carpet Place in Alexandria, Virginia has qualified, professionals that clean grout and repair it as well. If you’re interested in finding out about our grout cleaning and repair service give us a call at (703) 256-4007.