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You should clean your grout at least once a year, if not twice. Cleaning your grout regularly will help keep your tiled rooms looking their best. Plus, proper maintenance helps your tiling last as long as possible while keeping any mold or mildew at bay.

Neglecting grout maintenance can lead to damage to your tiles including cracks. That, in turn, can cause water damage or other issues that can require a costly tile replacement.

Most grout sealers last one to two years before they need reapplication. If it’s in a wet area such as a bathroom or shower, be sure to reapply grout sealer at least once a year, if not more. Areas of your home that don’t see as much moisture or traffic can go up to two years before the grout needs resealing.

For grout on your floors, you can keep it clean by mopping and sweeping regularly, placing floor mats or rugs in high-traffic areas (or areas more prone to spills, like the kitchen), and removing your shoes before coming into the house. For grout on wall tile, make sure you’re cleaning regularly with baking soda, vinegar, lemon juice, or a store-bought cleaner. Consider sealing your grout, too.

If you’re doing regular cleaning—like vacuuming and mopping—once every two weeks, then call in a professional floor cleaner about twice per year to complete a deep clean. A deep clean service includes cleaning the grout between tiles, removing stains from carpets, and addressing water spots or other discoloration on wood floors. You may want to consider getting your floors professionally cleaned more often if you have children or pets that leave messes. In those cases, once per quarter or even more frequently is probably a better option.