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There are a few ways to remove calcium buildup in your pipes, but the most natural option involves vinegar, baking soda, and boiling water. To use this method, pour 1/2 cup of vinegar down the drain you're trying to clear, then follow it up with 1/2 cup of baking soda. Place a rag over the drain to create a light seal and leave it for 30 minutes. Remove the rag, then pour a pot of boiling water into the drain. After the water drains, wipe everything down with a sponge.

Preventative measures can help you keep your white grout clean and bright. When you’re cleaning grout, make sure all your tools are clean, too. Don’t use a dirty brush, dirty sponge, or dirty water. Some minerals in water can also cause yellowing of grout, so test your water to see what’s in it and invest in a water filtration system, if needed.

You should plan to reseal the grout in your shower every one or two years, depending on how often your household uses the shower. Resealing shower grout costs around $200, but it will help extend the lifetime of your shower and freshen it up without having to go through the entire process of regrouting your tile shower. If you have a custom shower enclosure with grout between tiles on the floor, that grout should be resealed more often due to increased wear—once every six months might be necessary.

No, grout haze will not go away on its own and needs to be removed as soon as possible after installation to preserve the beauty of your new tiles. If left too long, grout haze can leave a permanent film on newly installed tiles, leaving them dull and cloudy.