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To clean tile counters and backsplash, you can use a store-bought tile cleaner or a mixture of a one-half cup of dish soap, one-half cup of water, one and two-thirds cup of baking soda, and a couple tablespoons of vinegar. Wipe the surfaces clean, then dry them.

For floors, you can do daily sweeping to remove dirt. Once per month, clean the floors with a solution of one gallon of warm or hot water and one-fourth cup of vinegar.

While it’s still best to install waterproofing materials behind the tiles, you can still add better water protection to your shower without any demo work. Start by softening and removing old grout and installing new grout, then seal the grout and caulk the shower to help seal any gaps and prevent leaks.

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.

While professional cleaning effectively removes most stains, some deeply set stains might require additional treatments. Technicians can evaluate and use advanced methods, including chemical cleaners or steam, for tough stains.