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To clean grout, you must know what your tile can handle. Ceramic and porcelain grout do well with acidic cleaners or a baking soda paste made with warm water, but stone floors require less aggressive cleaners meant for stone surfaces.

To clean the grout, apply the cleaner to a toothbrush, scrub the grout, and then wipe the entire area clean with a damp towel.

Before you begin caulking a shower, you’ll need to use a utility knife or solvent to remove the old caulk and inspect the area for mold. If needed, take appropriate steps to get rid of the mold, then wipe everything down with dish soap and warm water before letting it dry completely. Finally, surround the caulking area with two strips of blue painter’s tape—one above the joint where you’re caulking and another below it.

White grout is more difficult to keep clean than darker colors, like gray or black, because even small stains show more prominently. However, white grout isn’t difficult to clean if you stick to a regular maintenance schedule and know what cleaners to use. Hiring a pro to seal your grout is the best way to keep it looking its best for a long time.

Grout is a type of material that fills the joints between tiles to promote stability and prevent water damage and debris from collecting between tiles. Most grout is made from cement, but you have other options, including epoxy, acrylic, and polymers that can give grout different properties that best protect your floor, bathroom, or kitchen tiles.