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How often you clean a bathroom depends on how often you use it and how many people are in your home. In general, a bathroom should be cleaned once per week or every other week. But a bathroom deep-clean done at least every two weeks allows you to keep bacteria and mildew away.

Unless you have epoxy grout, you should reseal your grout after cleaning. This is especially true if you’re in a high-moisture area like your bathroom or kitchen. Sealing your grout has a lot of advantages, like helping your tiles last longer and making it easier to clean the grout the next time.

If you happen to skip this step, you’re likely to have grout problems down the road like cracking or grout falling out. You may also notice damage to your tiles.

Housekeepers use a range of products to clean bathrooms, including vinegar, all-purpose spray, toilet bowl cleaner, and glass cleaner. Some house cleaners use bleach products, while others may provide an option for all-natural products. You can certainly speak to your cleaning pro to discuss which products you prefer they use in your bathroom.

You should not use caulk as a direct substitute for grout, but it can be used as a temporary solution to fix minor cracks. Caulk is more flexible and doesn't dry as hard as grout, making it suitable as a supplement or for small repairs. To do this, first remove the old, cracked grout using a grout or rotary saw. Then, apply a matching caulk to fill the cracks, smooth it out, and let it cure. The curing time will vary, so follow the manufacturer's instructions; a full cure can take up to 48 hours.