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How To Clean Dirty Grout

Do you have stained grout in your home or business? Are you tired of looking up how to clean dirty grout online only to be left with blackened lines? Our team can help you. We are natural stone and dirty grout line experts. Our cleaning methods can completely restore your stained grout leaving you with fresh lines. There is no reason to live with dirty grout lines, call us today to schedule an appointment with our team. What Are The Different Types of Grout? Sanded grout. Made with cement, sanded grout has grit that you can see and feel when working with it. Tilers use sanded grout in larger joints (more than ⅛ inch wide and up to ⅝ inch or 1 inch, depending on the product). It is a solid choice for heavily trafficked floors, but it’s not the best choice for smooth, polished stone. Why? The grit might scratch these surfaces during grout application. Unsanded grout. Unsanded grout is also made with cement, but it doesn’t contain grit. Tilers use unsanded grout for narrower joints, as small as 1/16 inch wide. This durable material is easier to work with and clean up than sanded grout, and it’s appropriate for both polished stones and vertical surfaces like shower walls. Unsanded grout feels stickier and looks a little smoother than sanded grout. Epoxy grout. This type of grout holds up better to water stains and tends to be less vulnerable to shrinking or sagging than cement grouts. Epoxy grout will absorb up to 50 times less water than cement grout, and it’s stronger. It works well in harsh environments, such as on kitchen backsplashes and in shower surrounds. It is also easier to clean and more likely to return to its original color than cement grouts, which is a big plus if you’re tiling with white or another light grout color. Epoxy grout is also less prone to cracking. On the downside, however, it’s more expensive than cement grout and takes longer to apply. Some types of grout are precolored and are as a result better able to resist stains and fading. There are also grout formulations that add polymers to provide helpful features such as moisture and mildew resistance. Finally, as you’re figuring out how best to clean your grout, it’s important to know whether the grout has been sealed, or possibly needs resealing. This might affect both how […]

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Should I Paint Over Dark Grout Lines?

What Is Grout? Using an adhesive / mortar mix when laying tiles on walls or floors is necessary. Once it has dried and become secure, the space in between the tiles must be filled. This is where you use grout. It’s a dense fluid used to bond and seal the joints between tiles, creating a seamless appearance. An added benefit is that grout makes everything look appealing after it’s applied. When applied, a compressible joint is created to alleviate minor stresses within the installation (not to be confused with movement joints, which are still required) and provides a neat transition between adjacent tiles to accommodate manufacturing tolerances within tiles. Why Do You Need It? Grout is a necessary and integral part of many tile jobs. It keeps moisture out of the substrate, helps keep tile lines straight and prevents tiles from rubbing against one another and cracking. Grout is porous and lower than the surface of your tile floors or counters. This makes it highly susceptible to staining and discoloration. Many home and business owners believe painting the grout lines is the best solution to restore the appearance of their tile surfaces. There are many products such as grout pens, epoxy paint, traditional paint, and other grout colorants that are advertised as a quick fix for your unsightly stains, but are any of these actually a good idea for your home? The honest answer is no. Applying the grout paint over dark and dirty grout lines is just placing a thin layer over germs and bacteria. Our team are tile and grout cleaning experts. We can restore your sealed or glazed tiles grout lines without a paint job. We have specialized equipment and training to not only clean the tiles but to ensure your light colored or white grout lines look fresh and new. Contact Modern Stone Care in Houston today to learn more about how we can help you restore the look of your tiled surfaces. Safe Stone Floor Cleaner Modern Stone Care Stone & Tile Floor Cleaner is a neutral (ph 7) marble safe floor cleaner which is to be used for regular maintenance on any hard surface not harmed by water. It was originally made to protect calcite based stones, such as marble, limestone, & travertine, which are alkaline in nature due to the mineral content, from chemical etching. It’s no rinse, streak free properties make this

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Why Does Grout Stain So Easily?

What Is Grout? Grout is a thick emulsion made of water, cement and sand, which hardens over time. It is used to fill the voids between tiles on floors and walls, and to help secure the tile to its base. In doing so, it makes the floor stronger by bonding the tiles together and helping to prevent the edges and corners from chipping or cracking. Grout lines are spongey and porous making them extremely susceptible to staining, as well as mold and mildew. If you have stained or black grout lines in your home, this is more than an unsightly aesthetic issue, this is also a cleanliness problem for your space. Removing the stained grout can be expensive and time consuming, while cleaning the grout yourself may leave you with less than satisfactory results. You may see things online about how white vinegar, hydrogen peroxide, baking soda, and warm water are enough t restore your floors, this is not the case. The best way to remove stubborn stains from your stone and ceramic tiles grout lines is by working with a professional floor cleaning company. Our team specializes in tile cleaning and grout cleaning. We understand how to restore the color of grout without having to remove the grout lines in your space. Contact us today to restore the cleanliness of your grout lines and to stop mold and mildew from developing in your home or business. Our team will work with you to get the results you are looking for without breaking your budget.   Safe Stone Floor Cleaner Modern Stone Care Stone & Tile Floor Cleaner is a neutral (ph 7) marble safe floor cleaner which is to be used for regular maintenance on any hard surface not harmed by water. It was originally made to protect calcite based stones, such as marble, limestone, & travertine, which are alkaline in nature due to the mineral content, from chemical etching. It’s no rinse, streak free properties make this cleaner ideal for any hard surface, as it does not leave a dulling film or residue. Special organic slats in its formula act as “moisturizers” thus preventing natural stone from “drying out.” It also contains optical brighteners to enhance the finish of the surface on which it is used. If you have any questions or concerns about this cleaning product contact us today. Our customer service representatives will be happy to

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Do I Need To Regrout My Floors?

Do I Need To Regrout My Floors?

Tile and grout floors can easily become damaged and stained, making them look unclean no matter how hard homeowners try to remove deep black stains. It can be a source of embarrassment for homeowners, having tile floors with eye-catching and dirty grout lines. In many cases, people believe they have no option for transforming their floors except to regrout, or even worse, paint over the grout lines. Regrouting your floors can be a long and expensive process that can lead you right back to where you started, with stained grout lines. Painting over grout lines will not be a long term solution and can oftentimes make your floors look cheap and strange. The team at Modern Stone Care in Houston is here to help you quickly and effectively remove these dark stains from your tile floors.  We are floor cleaning and grout restoration, experts! From annual deep cleaning to more extensive restoration treatments, the technicians at Modern Stone Care have got you covered. We understand that even in homes that stay on top of their cleaning practices that it can be difficult to keep grout clean and unstained. This is why we provide affordable, simple, grout restoration solutions for homeowners in Houston. Don’t entertain the idea of painting over your dirty grout lines, instead work with our team to restore your grout lines quickly and effectively. Our services are much more affordable than the cost of regrouting your tile floors and surfaces. Schedule your grout restoration appointment today to have your floors looking great by Thanksgiving! You may feel like you have tried everything to remove the stains from your grout floors only to have the dark stains remain. The good news is that while your stained grout lines may seem like a permanent issue that cannot be corrected, this is rarely the case. The tile and grout experts at Modern Stone Care in Houston have the tools and experience needed to reverse even the worst set-in stains affecting your grout lines. We restore grout by deep cleaning these lines and bringing all of the dirt, grime, and debris straight to the surface. Once we are able to do this, your grout lines can be restored to their original color, giving your floors a major makeover! Schedule your grout restoration with our team today! Stained Grout Cleaning in Houston TX At Modern Stone Care, our team of highly knowledgeable technicians

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Can Stained Grout Be Restored?

Can Stained Grout Be Restored?

Grout is a soft and highly absorbent material and will easily become stained from spilled liquids and other materials such as impacted dirt, and grime. Whenever you take the steps to properly protect and preserve your tile and grout flooring, it can last for decades and decades. However, if you have grout lines that are already deeply blackened and stained, your grout will need to be restored by professionals with experience tackling stubborn stains. Schedule an appointment with Modern Stone Care in Houston to protect your floor and keep them looking great. Our team will help you come up with a treatment plan for your floors and grout lines that keep it looking great for years to come. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you protect your space and keep your floors looking great. Since 2009, our grout restoration experts have been providing tile and grout cleaning and restoration services to the Greater Houston area. In this time we have maintained an excellent reputation throughout the communities we serve as an honest and reliable floor maintenance company. Don’t let deeply stained grout lines affect the way your residential or commercial space looks any longer, contact the experts at Modern Stone Care in Houston to bring you a fresh and clean appearance to the tiled surfaces in your space. Make sure that you are doing everything you can to keep your floors looking great, by keeping regular cleaning and maintenance.  Even when you have tried everything from scrubbing the grout with a toothbrush and bleach to paint over your darkened grout lines, only to have the dark stains remain. However, there is good news! While stained grout lines may seem like a permanent issue that cannot be corrected, this is rarely the case. The tile and grout experts at Modern Stone Care in Houston have the tools and experience needed to reverse even the worst set-in stains affecting your grout lines. We restore grout by deep cleaning these lines and bringing all of the dirt, grime, and debris straight to the surface. Once we are able to do this, your grout lines can be restored to their original color, giving your floors a major makeover! Dark grout lines can make the cleanest space feel dirty. Work with our team to avoid an unclean appearance in your home or business. Marble Surface Maintenance in Houston At Modern

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Slate Tile Cleaning in Houston

Slate Tile Cleaning in Houston

Standard floor cleaning businesses are able to clean most tile and grout floors effectively. However, whenever it comes to cleaning natural stone tiles, you will want to work with a natural stone specialist who understands how to help you get your natural stone in excellent condition so it can last you for decades. Natural stone materials are not cheap, these materials when used as flooring should be considered an investment into your future because when these floors are properly cared for they have the ability to last the homeowner’s lifetime. However, whenever natural stone materials, such as slate tiles, are neglected or improperly cleaned, issues may arise, leading to damaged flooring that may be weakened. At Modern Stone Care in Houston, not only are our technicians experts at cleaning natural stone surfaces, they also have experience restoring and cleaning grout lines. If you have natural stone tile and grout floors or surfaces in your home, schedule your annual slate tile cleaning in Houston with our team!   Grout Restoration in Houston Stained grout lines have the ability to throw off an entire room. This is because no matter how clean you keep your home or business, black grout lines will attract the eye, leading to an unclean and unhygienic appearance. At Modern Stone Care in Houston, we understand that grout lines can be difficult to keep clean and require special attention from professional cleaners to avoid staining. Even in residential and commercial spaces that are regularly cleaned, keeping your grout lines from staining can be quite difficult. If you do not scrub the grout lines between each tile every time you clean your floors or slate surfaces, it is likely you will be experiencing deep stains. At the first sign of your grout lines darkening, contact our team! We will clean each space between your tiles, restoring the original beauty of your floors. We specialize in reversing even the deepest and darkest stains, to leave our clients with the best results.   If your slate flooring has become stained or damaged, the slate tile restoration experts at Modern Stone Care in Houston can help you. We specialize in restoring natural stone floors and surfaces in order to bring them back to their original beauty. The best way to avoid damaging your slate floors and surfaces is to stay on top of annual floor maintenance. Schedule your slate cleaning and slate

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Reversing Stains On Grout Lines

Reversing Stains On Grout Lines

Many individuals believe that once the grout lines on their residential or commercial tiled surfaces get to a deep level of tarnish, the stains cannot be removed or restored. This can lead to unsatisfactory practices such as painting over stained grout, or removing the tiled surface entirely. The natural stone and tile and grout restoration experts at Modern Stone Care in Houston specialize in restoring even the darkest stains on grout lines to leave our customers with a fresh tiled floor or surface. Our staff has the knowledge and experience necessary to deep clean and restore your tile and grout quickly without breaking your budget. Don’t let stained grout lines define your space, instead, contact Modern Stone Care today. We are the tile and grout cleaning experts of Houston and surrounding areas. Make your floors look as good as new with the help of our tile and grout restoration experts in Houston today!   Even in residences and businesses that stay on top of routine cleaning, grout lines can be hard to maintain and keep from staining. The grout lines will require more attention and time in order to keep them looking fresh than the tile itself. If you do not scrub the grout lines each time you clean your floors, it is likely you will be experiencing deep stains from sweeping the dirt and grime on the surface of your tiles into the low grooves of your grout. If you begin to notice your grout lines are darkening, contact Modern Stone Care in Houston! Our team will clean each space between your tiles, restoring the original appearance of your floors quickly and efficiently for a price that fits everyone’s budget. Schedule your maintenance today.   The tile and grout cleaning experts at Modern Stone Care in Houston work to eliminate even the most stubborn stains and damage to grout in order to help our customers get the longest life out of their tiled surfaces. Our team has been providing tile and grout cleaning and restoration services to the Greater Houston area since 2009. During the last 11 years, we have maintained an excellent reputation throughout the communities we serve as an honest and reliable floor maintenance company. Don’t let stained grout lines impact the appearance of your residential or commercial space any longer, contact the grout restoration experts at Modern Stone Care in Houston to bring a fresh and

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Is Stained Grout Permanent?

Is Stained Grout Permanent?

For home and business owners with tiled floors, keeping the grout looking clean can be extremely difficult. This is not a reflection on the cleanliness of the space though, as even in the most well-kept homes and businesses, avoiding stains from penetrating your grout lines can be quite the task. This is due to the fact that the grout lines lay lower than the actual tiles themselves. Whenever you sweep or mop, it is easy to push the dirt, dust, and grime from your floors directly into these lightly colored grooves. Add water when you mop the floors, and you have got the perfect recipe for deep set-in stains.   You may have tried everything from scrubbing the grout with a toothbrush and bleach to painting over the grout lines, only to have the dark stains remain. The good news is that while your stained grout lines may seem like a permanent issue that cannot be corrected, this is rarely the case. The tile and grout experts at Modern Stone Care in Houston have the tools and experience needed to reverse even the worst set-in stains affecting your grout lines. We restore grout by deep cleaning these lines and bringing all of the dirt, grime, and debris straight to the surface. Once we are able to do this, your grout lines can be restored to their original color, giving your floors a major makeover! Dark grout lines can make the cleanest space feel dirty. Work with our team to avoid an unclean appearance in your home or business.   The professional tile and grout restoration team at Modern Stone Care in Houston cares about bringing affordable cleaning services to all of our clients, in order to help them get the longest life out of their tiled floors and surfaces. Our company is insured and certified with the special knowledge and training required to care for even the most sensitive surfaces, such as natural stone tiles or floors. We have been offering our tile and grout cleaning and restoration services to the Greater Houston area since 2009 and have maintained an excellent reputation throughout the communities we serve as a hardworking and reliable floor maintenance company. Do not live with dark and tarnished grout lines in your space, trust the experts at Modern Stone Care to bring you a fresh and clean appearance to your tiled surfaces today!   Tile and

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Do I Have To Regrout My Floors?

Do I Have To Regrout My Floors?

Do you clean your tile floors regularly but still have deeply stained dark grout lines? Do you feel like these blackened lines leave your home looking unclean even after you scrub your floors? Luckily all hope is not lost! At Modern Stone Care in Houston, we help home and business owners find solutions for their space that are affordable and quick! Schedule a tile and grout cleaning service with our team today to get your floors looking fantastic!   Regrouting your tile floors and surfaces may seem like the best option whenever you are faced with severe staining and deeply impacted dirt and grime. The issue with regrouting your floors and surfaces is it is extremely time-consuming and may be costly depending on if you remove the tiles or not. Many companies will charge you the cost of redoing your floors entirely, when there is no issue with the tiles in your space, only with the grout lines. Instead of paying several hundreds or even thousands of dollars to redo the floors in your home or business, contact Modern Stone Care in Houston. Our team of tile and grout experts can help you to quickly restore the damaged grout lines in your space and make your surfaces look as good as new. We have many photos of our grout line restoration services in Houston that you can see for yourself. When it comes to making your floors look great, our team of highly experienced flooring specialists can help you! Schedule your maintenance with Modern Stone Care today to have your tile and grout floors looking great in no time.   The tile and grout cleaning experts at Modern Stone Care in Houston work to eliminate even the most stubborn stains and damage to grout in order to help our customers get the longest life out of their tiled surfaces. Since 2009, our team has been providing tile and grout cleaning and restoration services to the Greater Houston area. In this time we have maintained an excellent reputation throughout the communities we serve as an honest and reliable floor maintenance company. Don’t let filthy grout lines affect the way your residential or commercial space looks any longer, contact the experts at Modern Stone Care in Houston to bring you a fresh and clean appearance to the tiled surfaces in your space.   Tile and Grout Cleaning in Houston   At Modern

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Professional Tile and Grout Cleaning

Professional Tile and Grout Cleaning

Many home and business owners believe that once their grout lines get to a certain level of tarnish, they cannot be repaired or restored. This leads to bad practices such as painting over dirty grout, or removing the tiled surface entirely. The natural stone and tile and grout professionals at Modern Stone Care in Houston specialize in restoring even the darkest grout lines to leave our customers with a fresh tiled surface. Our team has the tools and experience needed to deep clean and restore your tile and grout quickly without breaking your budget. Don’t let darkened grout lines define your space, instead, contact Modern Stone Care today. We are the tile and grout cleaning experts of Houston and surrounding areas. Make your floors look as good as new with the help of our tile and grout restoration experts.   Even in homes and businesses that stay on top of regular cleaning, grout lines can be difficult to maintain. They will require more attention and time in order to keep them looking fresh. If you do not scrub the grout lines each time you clean your floors, it is likely you will be experiencing deep stains from sweeping the dirt and grime on the surface of your tiles into the low grooves of your grout. If you begin to notice your grout lines are darkening, contact Modern Stone Care in Houston! Our team will clean each space between your tiles, restoring the original beauty of your floors quickly and efficiently for a price that fits everyone’s budget.   The dedicated team at Modern Stone Care in Houston cares about bringing affordable tile and grout cleaning services to all of our clients, in order to help them get the longest life out of their tiled surfaces. Our company is insured and certified with the special knowledge and training required to care for even the most sensitive surfaces. We have been offering our tile and grout cleaning and restoration services to the Greater Houston area since 2009 and have maintained an excellent reputation throughout the communities we serve as a hardworking and reliable floor maintenance company. Do not live with dark and tarnished grout lines in your space, trust the experts at Modern Stone Care to bring you a fresh and clean appearance to your tiled surfaces.   Tile and Grout Cleaning in Houston   At Modern Stone Care, our team of

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