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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.

Grout dye lasts three to 10 years, but the lifespan of any grout finishing product depends on how well you apply it and how much traffic the area gets. Proper application and lower traffic will extend the lifespan. Rushed application and high traffic can mean the dye will only last a few months to a few years.

If left for more than 10 days, grout haze can become very difficult to remove, and it may never fully disappear. After 10 days, you’ll have to use professional grout haze removers and may even need to call in a professional tile cleaner to attempt to get the job done.

In almost all cases, yes. Most grout is cement-based, meaning it’s highly porous and susceptible to mold, mildew, and grimy deposits. Grout sealer is a crucial step if you’re looking to preserve the look and structural integrity of these types of grout. However, some types of grout—such as epoxy-based grouts—are not porous and do not need to be sealed.