
Common Household Products That Could Be Damaging Your Tile Grout
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Grout often goes unnoticed, but it plays a vital role in protecting your home. It holds your tiles in place, keeps moisture out, and ensures the integrity of your wet areas.
However, it is surprisingly easy to damage your grout by using the wrong household products. Many everyday cleaning products that seem harmless can cause long-term damage, leading to discolouration, erosion, or cracks.
To protect your grout (and save yourself a headache), it’s important to know what to use to care for your tiles properly. Here’s why professional care is key to protecting your grout—and the common mistakes you should avoid.
1. Bleach Based Cleaners
Bleach is often seen as the ultimate solution for stubborn stains and mould. Its whitening power can feel like an instant win, but what isn’t visible is the gradual damage it causes to your grout. Repeated use can discolour the grout, weaken its structure, and lead to cracking over time.
Consider safer alternatives designed specifically for tile and grout. Better yet, a professional grout specialist can clean and protect your wet areas without compromising their structure.
2. Ammonia-Based Cleaners
Ammonia is also a common ingredient in many household cleaners due to its ability to cut through grease and grime. However, regular use can strip away grout sealants, leaving the surface exposed to moisture and dirt. This not only weakens the grout but can also lead to staining and discolouration.
3. Vinegar and Acidic Solutions
Vinegar has earned a reputation as an all-purpose natural cleaner, but its high acidity can eat away at grout, especially cement-based varieties. This can leave your tiles loose and allow moisture to seep in—a recipe for water damage and mould.
While vinegar may seem like a budget-friendly solution, it often leads to costly repairs down the line. Opt for natural cleaners like our very own Megaclean Green, designed for grout and tiles, or consider using professional-grade cleaning solutions.
4. Abrasive Scrubbers
When faced with stubborn stains, you might be tempted to grab a steel wool pad or a stiff-bristled brush and apply some elbow grease. These abrasive tools could be doing more harm than good.
Aggressive cleaning also wears down grout, creating tiny grooves where dirt and moisture collect. Instead, we recommend using a soft-bristled brush or washcloth with gentle cleaning motions for your wet areas once a week. This regular schedule will also help to prevent the build-up of grime and mould that can become too difficult to remove.
Trust The Experts for Long-Lasting Grout Protection
While DIY solutions might seem convenient, they often cause more harm than good. At Megasealed, we’ve spent over 27 years perfecting tile grout repair and maintenance, so you don’t have to guess.
Whether it’s cleaning, resealing, or completely regrouting your tiles, our team can help keep your wet areas in pristine condition. Your tiles will look better, your grout will last longer, and you’ll have peace of mind knowing the job has been done right.
Get in touch with Megasealed today for a free inspection and let us take the hassle out of grout care.
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