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Steam mopping effectively cleans and sanitizes floors to kill germs and remove ingrained grease and grime. However, vacuuming or sweeping the flooring first is always a good idea. This removes the larger dust and debris particles that can end up being pushed around the floor by a non-suctioning steam cleaner.

There are many different ways to clean tile grout, but you may wonder—can you skip the scrubbing? If you have a big tiled space to clean, manually scrubbing each grout line could be a big job.

The answer is that it depends. Some methods listed in this guide might work for your grout without scrubbing. But usually, this will only apply if your grout is well-maintained and only needs a light cleaning.

For a scrub-free job, try steam cleaning, oxygen bleach, or the baking soda and vinegar methods.

After cleaning your grout, you should let it dry for at least 24 hours to make sure all of the moisture has evaporated before doing any resealing. Sealing your grout before it’s completely dry will lead to even more work because you’ll have to do it all over again. The sealant won’t stick to damp grout; it will just peel off.

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.