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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.

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.

Steam cleaning frequency depends on how dirty your floors get. Some people use a steam cleaner as their primary cleaning method, steaming their floors weekly. Others only break out their steam cleaner when the floors need a deep clean, which might be once a month or a few times a year.

Most grout sealers last one to two years before they need reapplication. For wet areas such as a bathroom or shower, you should reapply grout sealer at least once a year. In areas of your home that don't see as much moisture or traffic, the grout can go up to two years before it needs resealing.